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TURBY DECEMBER 13, 1921.
SPECIAL CABLES.
SHANGHAI VISITORS,
AMERICAN JOURNALISTS
ENTERTAINED,
[China Mail SPECIAL.]
SHANGHAI, Dec. 13. Dean Walter Williams, of this S.bool of Journalism and the University of Missouri accompanied by other American journalista, arrived at Shanghai from Peking. They were entertained by journalists and other local bodies.
FULL COURT APPEAL.
CECIL HUMPHREYS BANKRUPTCY,
Jede
[China Mail SPECIAL.}
· Shanghai, Dec. 13, In the British full court yesterday counsel appeated regarding derision against the Bank of China in the Cecil Humphreys bankruptoy. Deci- sion was reserved.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Several railway cars were derailed on the lanton Hankow railway a few days ago,
Several new maloos have been planned for Saikwan. Tha recent fire has made unnecessary much demolition work,
Members are reminded of the dance at the Victoria Recreation Club on Saturday, Applications for tickets should be made to the Hon. Secretary. The cost is members $2, non-mam- bers $2.50. This includes an invita- tion for a lady.
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The 88th Company R.G.A. held their fortrightly Whist Drive in the Theatre at Seven-and-sixpenny Hill last evening. Over 150 Ladies and Gentlemen enjoyed a pleasant even- ing. The following were the prize
Winners,
Ladies. (1). Mrs. Wilkinson, score 170.
(2). Mrs. Williams score 164. (3) Mrs. Holman, score 162. Hidden Number, Mrs. Linuery acore 144. Gents. (1). Mr. Farr, score 180. (2).
Mr. Reir, score 178.
(3). Mr. Harding, score 177. Hidden No. Mr. Perkins score 161. Q.M.S. Williams carried out the duties of M.C. and at the close of the game distributed the prizes to the winners,
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
HE Offices and Stations of the
Chinese Maritime Customs for Kowloon and District will be OLOSED to public business on THURSDAY, the 22nd December, (Winter Solstice), on MONDAY, the 26th December, (Christ- mass Holiday), and on MONDAY, the 2nd January, 1922, (New Year Holiday). On SUNDAY, the 25th December, and 1st January, the Stations will also be CLOSED.
C. B, W. MOORE, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Chinese Custome in chargead interim
Kowlcon and District. York Buildings, Hongkong, 12th December, -1921.
NOTICE.
will be
______TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS:
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB,
NOTICE:Members
are advised
that the ballot for starting times at Fauling will be applied to Holidays as well na SUNDAYS in future
Members should advise the Treasur ere of their desire for times on the 26th. and 27th December, not later than 10a.m. FRIDAY, 23rd December.
By Order. Hongkong, December 11, 1981.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From EUROPE and STRAITS.
THE Steamship
"MISHIMA MARU," having arrived from the above Parts, Consignees of Cargo sro horsby informed that their Goods are being Isudod aud placed at thoir risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GoDown Co.'s Godowns At Kowloon, where ssoh consign. ment will be sorted out mark by mack and delivery can be obtained as soon Goods are landed.
the
Optional Goods will be carried on unless instructions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 20th Decom- ter, 1927, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages must be left in the Gedowns for examination by the Consigneo's. and the Co,'a representatives at an appoint- ed hour on TUESDAY and FRIDAY. All claims must be prosented within ton days of the steamer's arrival bere, after which date they cannot be recognized. No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowas.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
Agents. Hongkong, December 13, 1921.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
7 K Undersigned have received in- structions to sell by Public Auction
"
¡FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED},
on.
WEDNESDAY,
December 14, 1921, at 12 noon,
at their Salsa Rooms,
No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner
of Ice House Street,
One 6-Cly. Hudson Speedster, 4 Sea- ter Magueto Ignition Electric Lighting Wire Wheels, 2 apare Wheels and Tyres used about 8,000 miles guaranteed excellent running order.
condition self startor.
One 4-Cyl. Buick Roadster in good
Electric Lighting ready for ues.
One 6-Cyl, 5 Seater Buick self-starter
One 43 B. S. a. Motor Cycle and Side Car in good running condition.
..
Can be seen and Trial run by appointment.
TERMS: --Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)
оп
MONDAY,
December 19, 1921, at 10.30 am., at 6 Monisou Bill,.
Valuable Housshold Furniture,
&
K
therein contained. Comprising:-
Bed Room and Dining Room Suites, Blackwood, Overmantles, Mirrors, Oak Hall Chairs, Electric Fittings and Lamps, Stoves, Shanghai Bathe, &c., &c.
Terme-Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.. Hongkong, December 13, 1981,
TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS,
ALL preliminary notices of forth-
coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for Insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each,
AN INTERTAINMENT Institute (as sunsunced in May and June of
Praya East, TO-MORROW, WEDNES DAY, December 14, at 8 pm. by a Concert Party from St. Stephen's Girls' College. All Seafarers, Seamen and friends welcome. Admission free. Hongkong, December 18, 1881.
In
last year) providing that they do not. occupy more than four lines. future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevalling raten.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S
GREATEST PICTURE
"THE KID"
Don't Ask Dad-Ask a Lady
what happens-
ONCE TO EVERY WOMAN"
THE CHINA MAIL.
copy of this Prospectus In English and Chinese has been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The Subscription list will open on 15th day of November, 1921 and will close on or before 15th day of December, 1921.
THE HONGKONG HIDE AND LEATHER
COMPANY, LIMITED.
(INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1911-1921)
SHARE
CAPITAL
$1,000,000,00
Divided into 100,000 ordinary shares of $10 each.
Of the above shares 18,710 are to be issued and credited as paid up, and as hereinafter mentioned, 56,290 of the remaining shares are new offered for publio subscription, payable as follows:-
$5 per Share on Application. $5 per Share on Allotment
It is not proposed to issue the balance of 25,000 shares until it shall appear necessary or advisable to do so (in the interests of the Company) and for the purpose of the further development of the Company's undertaking.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Mr. LAU CHU PÁR, Gentleman, Caine Road, Hongkong:
W. A. DOWLEY, Exchange and Bullion Broker, Room 6, Post Office Buildings, Hongkong,
M. CHAN HABR, Managing Director, Sincere Company, Limited, Hongkong.
HỌ JAGE WIn, Partner, Kwong Bang Lee, dong song
W. M. HUMPHREYS, Partner, W. G. Humphreys & Co., 5. Duddell Street, Hongkong,
BANKERS
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Bank of China.
SOLICITORS.-Wilkinson and Grist. SECRETARY-Sydney Humphreye.
"AUDITORS--Porey Smith, Seth and Fleming. REGISTERED OFFICE—5, Duddell Street!
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.
Object-This Company has been formed to purchase as a going concern the business known as the Humphreys Hide and Leather Works carried on by the firm of W. G. Humphreys and Company of No. 6, Duddell Street, Hongkong.
Business-The business comprises the manufacture of all kinds of Leather, and the dealing in of hidas and skins, and of all descriptions of goods and merchandise incidental to the business of such nature, and is carried on upon 'extensive, well-built, commodious, and modera premises situated at Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon, on Kowloon Premises at. Inland Lots Nos. 1267 and 640, which contain avaran of 110,942 square feet, held under Ma TAT Hok· A Crown Lease for 75 years with an option of a further 75 years from the 18th day of - December, 1911, subject to a Crown rent of 9506.00 per annum. Theso premisse are within the Offensive Trade. Area as defined by the Sanitary Authority and a licence has been granted by the Government to carry on the business of a Tannery in all respects thereon.
Bite. The Site is ideal for the purposes of the business, its area is ample for any future extensions that may be necessary, it is situated on the main road between Hok Un and Kowloon City, and is in close proximity to the *ses front.
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Buildings.--The extensive buildings erected on the Property are constructed of the best solid brick and conorate with tiled roofs, and concrete pits and floor, this type of construction ensures a low rate of Insuranes against Firo.
Machinery and motive power,The Tannery is equipped with the most up-to-date Hide and Leather working machinery. The motive power is supplied by a 100 B. H. P. Crude Oil Bolinder Engine with Generator direct connected, the various processes in the Tannery being operated by separate Electric drives from individual Motors
Water supply-There is an independent supply of water from a specially constructed Well on the premises which is ample and suitable for the business.
Labour-A plentiful and healthy supply of cheap country labour both male and female is always obtainable. The expansion of the business will therefore provide employment to a large number of Chinese labourers whose increased efficiency and development is in itself sufficient to commend this undertaking to all those who have the interests of Chiness and British trade at heart. From the foregoing facts it is asserted that from its equipment and position the Tannery has few equale."
Purposes of Formation The Reasons of the Vendors in turning the business into a limited liability Company, are:-(0) To procure the necessary additional Capital required, in order to meet the increasing demand for their Leather. () To further develop the business along sound progressive lines.
Applications will be received by:-Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Chartered Bank of.
India, Australia and China and Bank of Chine.
And Prospectus and forms of application can be obtained at the above Banks, or from :-Members of the Hongkong Stock Exchange, Members of the Hongkong Share Brokere Association, The Registered Office of the Company, or at the offices of the Company's Solicitors, Messrs, Wilkinson & Grist, 9, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong.
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION LIST
CLOSES ON
Thursday, 15th December, 1921.
Kindly forward applications
on or before that date.
WISEMAN'S CAFE.
TEMPORARY PREMISES
A SECURED,
CONSIGNEES NOTIDES
NOTICES
COMMUNITY PLATE
The ideal. Christmas
Gift
WHAT
more exquisite gift
for her. Christmas than COMMUNITY PLATE either a new outfit for her table, or perhaps those few special pieces she wants for occasions. Let COMMUNITY" solve!" the problem of what to give för Christmas. We cany' a com- plete line.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
NEW MUSIC
NEW RECORDS
JUST ARRIVED;
FOX TROTS,
ONE STEPS,
AT
WALTZES,
ETC.
ANDERSON'S
TRIALS SOLICITED BY JAMES STEER
THE CHRONOMETER AND WATCH MAKER (Contractor to E. M. Naval Yard,)
9, lex. Housk Stener, Honorowo.
ROYAL SILK STORE.
Just Received New Consignment of Benares Real Gold and Silver
BROCADE for Trimming Dresses, Shoes and Scarfs...
We are the Only Dealers for the above Articles & Invite Your Inspection.
D. OHELLARAM, 36, Queen's Road Central.
DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.
(THE EUROPEAN GARAGE)"
Open and Closed
In Hongkong and Kowloon,
CARS FOR
TEL
482 2014 8552
ONE WARREN 0.0.
HIRE
TEL.
3552
LTD.
EXFERT BANITARY ENGINEERS. TEL NO. 370.
Ofice, 30-32, Des Voeux Bond Bowroom & Godown, 184, Wanchal Road, Hongkong, Sanitary Bopsin Carried Out Neatly & Quickly.
STOVES STOVES
“Davər”. Štovës "Regal" Stoves - "Fairy" Onk" - Stoves,
Comrade" Stoves Fawlett Stoves.
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And many other different makesAlso a very large stock of open Gmtes for
* Dining and Drawing Room Bequirements.
We call attention to a large number of slightly damager Baths, which we are.
of at greatly reduced prices--rarying from 30 per cent to 60 per cont
below present market price.
Alao Bath Room Elttings Opal and Nickel Plated Towel Rail. Mirrors - Sony Hollers Glam Shelves a day by dis OE WARREN CO LTD.
GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
TEL. 135
NS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, DEG notify Customers that Absorted Hampers suitable for the Bestivo be won may be obtained from us at the following reduced raten.
No 1 HAMPER.
10t Most & Chandon Champagne "Crown Brut
1 Blackberry Brandy
Ft. DOM.
Qt. Martell's XXX
FX Brandy
King George
IV White Label or Perfection Whisky
1 Superb Tawny Porter
St. Julien Claret
Old Brown Bherry Red Beat D.CL. Old Tom Gin or Dry Gin Edrgoyne's Australian Burgundy phia Pomeranian Bitters:
Guillemart Uhampagne.
HAMPER
ustralian Burgundy.
Roka,k";'nob: NEAR CASETAWAY Dry Port
them to continue their present Bervice without interruption or
imitation
that the Cargo from the as handsome
áleared by to day will be subject being
Agents-Java China Japan erected in Des Voeux Road under the Cargo from the Ship merger scheme with Messrs Lane, not created by Dec. 18, will
Ltd. In other to ront. Damaged cargo amino kt 10 min; da Pác. full serviceToro Rison Kapha
Under notice from the Public Cha Works Departinent to quit their words, Messrs Wisen premises in Des Vinux Road owing to will.
fault having developed in ope of the walls, Mesars. Wiseman Ltd. have in th bien fortunate in socuring” tuo, present engineering department of Mokyt id: Tomes bhid for their
ant buisitiosa. Fas therold promiser the now quarters will enabl
will be housed
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DAINOL:Tom
Grid Víño de Pasto Yellow Heat Sherry. Bitter Dalal Pomoradan, I
Burgoyneustralian'
Super
$80,