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WEDNESDAY,
March 1, 1922. at 5 p.m., at the Jockey Club Stables. A large number of well knowna Race Pontes (Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms --Cash.
HUGHES & Hongu.
Auctioneer. Bangkong. Fobruary 22, 1927.
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THE Undersigned bave 16vad astro stons to sell by Pablle Anstion.
ON
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the 7th, 8th and 9th March, 1922
INTIMATIONS.
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TO LET.
TO LET-3 NEW OFFICE ROOMS,
on or before February 28, 1922, Hongkong, February 6, 1922.
in Central Incality from 1st April. THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD Apply SANG KEE c/o Comptadore!
STORAGE CO., LTD. Department, Hongkong & Shanghai: Bank, Des Voeux Road entrance.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. E Sets of 1000 K. W. 1250 S.H.P. and 3 ests of 625 K.W. 760 8..P. Ljungstrom Turbo engine with generators and motors complete specially constructed for marine work, each est complete with gear boxes, shafting and propellers.
These wat were originally intended for conversion of Bailing vessels to vessels of full power during the War Owing to changed circumstances they are no longer regnired for this purposo. All are new and in first class condition
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THURSDAY, 21 March, 9 pm to 6 pm Admission
81. (Children balf price), LADY STUBBS wi presont the Prizes at 5 pm.
Military Band will play during the afternoon and Ten Supied by flom g kong Hotel, will be clainable at cents.
HONGKONG HOTED CO, LTD
Proposed Now Jesue of Shares to
Members on the Register on 17th Februarģy 1982.
HE TRANSFER BOOK of the THE
Company will be CLOSED from JOTIDE 13 HEREBY GIVEN that the 18th to 25th February, 1922, bob
the Transfer Books of the Cong-daya inclusive.
Dated the 7th February, 1922. pany will be CLOSED from WEDNES DAY, the 22nd of February, to TUES By Order of the Board, DAY, the 28th February, 1922, both days inclusive, during which period no transfers of shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
M. MANUK,
THE HONGKONG
Secretary.
FACTURING CO., LTD.
H. N. BEAUREPAIRE, Secretary. Hongkong. February 7, 1922,
HONGKONG HOTER CO., LTD.
the ORDINARY
TRADE REVIVAL
EARLIER TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters Service to the China Mufl.)
BIR WALTER RUNCIMAN'S VIEWS.
„BOULOGNE' MEETING,
a
LONDON, February 27th.
Sir Walter Runciman, Bart, con- French newspapers express undisguisedtributes the following artice to satisfaction at the results of the Boulogne Home paper-- meeting and the agcord attained has likewise evoked general approbation in
GENTLER SCHOOLBOYS.
NOT SO MANY CALLOUS BULLIES.
The Rev. A. G. S. Raynor, for more than 30 years master of the King' Scholars in Westminster School, retired at the end of last term. Mr. Raynor has fecep'ed a living in Berkshire, where he will begin work
When the picture of improving Britain though Independent Liberal trade is built on the babble of scrappy organs are inclined to be critical, the nothings, it arouses the feeling of false Daily News torming the roule a diploma pretancus and that is just what some tic victory for M. Poinoare. The Chroni people are doing to day, but in ea oit shortly. cle is of opinion that the prospect for the should be thought that my opinions future of Anglo-French co-operation wast
PARIS, February 20th.
In Mr. Raynor's view there
left brighter than at any time since the are superficial or the reflection. of has been but little change in the abrupt collapse at
at Cannes. It reports other people's, I think it may be as characteristics of the public-school that M. Poincare is making less exacting well to state that during a long hoy in the 35 years he has it own him demands regarding the proffered Anglo- Anglo-French pact which he is disposed seafaring and business career I have
"Perhaps the boy of the eighties," to accept with the duration extended to always acted on my own initiative he said, "took himself more seriously. twenty years.
tand formed my own judgments, You must remember that those werS. A French official communique states regardless of the views boldly, though the earnest days of Gladstone and that M. Poincare and Mr. Lloyd George rarely practically, expressed by people John Bright. It was less rate then to get yesterday at the Sub-Prefecture of who love to style themselves or be des find boys harbonning eet ideas as te Boulogns in a talk of more than three cribed in the imposing and hackneyed their futures. Certainly the averagé hours, during which they examined in a terms of "pessimiste" or "optimists." graduate at the end of last century
shall most cordial spirit a certain number of
further preface problems now being discussed by the
was often a very serious person. Of Allies.
Temarks by stating that I am, like course the war has made a great: The two Premiera discussed particularly many other people who are not un- difference. Young people cannot be the Genoa conference and agreed entirely acquainted with vicissitudes that have expected that political guarantees be secured to had to be fought and overcome, not uninfluenced to-day by the pervading entirely prevent encroachments upon either the Lagu v Nations rights, the treaties by mo ning and grossing, but by atmosphere of uncertainty." signed snow peace, or the Allies' rights fierce struggle, and I think I am With regard to bullying. Mr..
reparations.
entitled to say that in soting as my Raynor would not admit that the Experts will meet in London soon to instincts directed me, I have been public-school boy was an altogether examine eonomic and technical quesoft per right than wrong, though I changed creature. tions, and to ask the Italian Government
10th.
Genoa conference: The Soviets will be
my
to
remain
to call the Genon conference on April am very conscious of the errora I bave
"You will never rid a bop:” he re- committed, and am consoled by the marked, "of the inclination to make Mr. Lloyd George and M. Poincare lessons and invaluable experience a batt of a companion who lends agreed in a very friendly spirit on all adversity has from time to time taught himself to such treatment; but it [the points discussed. Both felt confident
that the Anglo-French entente may be me. Of course, I know that these certainly is a rare thing now to fod ixpected soon to produce the best results, personal touches may be matched at that callous brutality among boyis- Both gave assurance that no political dif by the subtle minded critics and which was possibly too common TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that+ficulties will prohibit the two allied termed feats of egotism. Very well, twenty-five years ago. ROPE MANU NO
YEARLY nous from working together in full then, if that be the verdict I MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS tal confidence for Europe's shall not complain, for I have age can remember being bullied in our "I suppose most of us of a certain in this Company will be held at the reconstitution and peace consolidation.
The question of the recognition of the bean asked to write my views, and own boyLood," Mr Raynor added THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY Company's Hotel, Hongkong, on Suviet will be reserved fill the end of the not other people's, on the present reminiscently, "and no doubt the
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE-NESDAY, 8th March, 1922, at NOON, -; HOLDERS in the above Company will for the purpose of receiving the Report answerable for State loaps of former and future of shipping. Without bully of those days was a very brutal be held at St. George's Building, Chater of the Board of Directors, together Russing Governmente.
any effort at restraint I have thought individual. But really I do not know Bod. Victoria, on FRIDAY, the 3rd with a Statement of Accounts for the
The European disarmament problem it jnt as well to give my credentials that it did us any great hatin. March, 1022, at 11 O'clock am. for the year ending 31st Degember, 1921. will not be stated at Genoa, because Ger- and the infallible prophets may read purpose of receiving a statement of The REGISTER of SHARES of the many has not totally fufilled her or not read or think in superlatives-
counts and the report of the General Company will be CLOSED from Eabilities.-lavas..
of approval or disapproval, according Fall particulars obtaion'sle from The Managers for the year ending 31at THURSDAY, 2nd March, to WED:
to their mentality. AND SURPLUS NAVAL Asiatic Petroleum Co., South Chin December, 1921, and electing a Consul-NE-DAY, 8th March, 1922, (both days-
Led. MARINE DEPT, King's Building Committee and Auditors.
inclusive) during which period transfer of shares can be registered. iuga, Hongkong.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
H. N. BEAUREPAIRE,
Secretary. Hongkong, February 25, 1922.
at. H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, and at Kowloon Naval Depot, commencing rach day at 930 8.m. with an interval from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m.
CLD
&c..
&c.
STORES,
Comprising:- Life Boats, D'ogies, Whalers, Cells and Electrical Fitting. Electric Cable, Cooking Stoves, Ships Fittings, Iron Beds, Mattresses and Fittings, Ice Cheats, Steel Tanks Lift Rafts, Life Belta, Motors, Carpets, Rugs, Mate. Table Covers, Blankets, Canvas lloses. Old Cordage, Canvas Rags, Old India Rubber, Old leather, Old Asbesto", Old Iron, Brass, Copper, Lead. Gun
They would be suitable for shore light or power plants and are at present stored at Singapore. The larger sets originally cost £18,000 the smaller about £13,000. No reasonable offer, however, will be refused.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned bave received in
structions to sell by Public Auction, {FOR 2000UNT OF THE COROFANED) ON
WEDNESDAY,
March 1, 1922, at 11
0.
Metal and Steel, Coal Sacks, Firewood, at No. 1, Mindes Villas, Mody Road,
Iron, Wood and Gun Metal Blocks, Lamps, Searchlights, Gouges, Pro- pellers, Fan Engines, Steel Tubes, Steel Wire Rope, Oil, Chain Cable, Compasses & Compass fittings, &c.
Also
A quantity of Structural Steelwork sufficient for 3 complete sheds, 60 feet by 255 feet and sundry other steel- work, and rain water pipes, gutters, &o.
Lots may be inspected on Monday, the 6th March, 1922.
Also sale of Old and Surplus Victualling Stores at Kowloon on Tri- day, 10th March.
Comprising:--
Corned Beef, Tinned Rabbit, Salt Pork, Роль, Вeans and Biscuits for cattle or poultry food, Serge, Flannel, etc. Remnants, Hammocks, Bedding and sundry Articles of Clothing and Mess Gear.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
JC.
500 Comprising:
க.
Planu, Sewing Machine, &o, &c
Also
Enamel Iron Bath. Termon:-Cash on delivery.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WED- NESDAY. the 22nd February, 1922, until FRIDAY, the 3rd March, 1922, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TCMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 17, 1922.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LTD.
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THE
PUBLISHED ANNUALLY.
with Provincial & Foreign Sectiora, enables traders to communicate direct with
MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS
There
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penses in every department, and of KEMALIST MISSION.
First, then, let me say at once that the enormous and prohibitory cost of CONSTANTINOPLE, February 27th.
damaged vessels, Yusuf Kemal, the Nationalist Foreign it is not only silly, but may be a crime repairing
immediate esentials. Minister, with other members of a mission for uninformed politicians in or out of to Entente capitals, is leaving on Monday office, or anyone elas, to make many that need repairing, but no for Marsillos.
Yusuf, who bas openly misleading statements that they son declared that the only Government in Turkey was the Angora Government, signs of improvement in trade. succeeded, despite the opposition of the would ask them where are the. igas long, secret that indicate anything but stagnation Cabinet, in obtaining audience of the Sultan. It is not yet clear in every part of the world. with a whether the Kemalists succeeded in what British Bu 'get deficit of about they covet, namely, Imperial endorsement
The latest sensational development of
the
LIMITED, will be held at the Hongkong are classified under more than 2,000 trade London bas telegraphed orers who have not reached the lowest depths of
EXPORT MERCHANTS
owner in his senses is going to incur outlay that may far exceed the market value of a new vessel. Hence drydocks are empty and ship repairing is am anaemic industry. Shipyards are unde bate poles, and the few that are
LONDON DIRECTORY of the Mission, which would enable chant £100,003,000? In my opinion. the net soon will be. We have, in fact, to speak in the name of the whole of publfe should be told the truth if they overtu it. I question if there is a Turkey.
are to be told anything. The hundreds single shipbuilding concern that has of thousands of worthy men and escaped having to cancel contracts at EQUITABLE INSURANCE AFFAIR. women who are workless, and will great loss. The stagnation in the LONDON, February 27th. ing to do anything rather than shipping business is reflected on all NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
Pother industries. The Lancashire and and Industrial Centres of the United an EXTRAORDINARY GEN London and in the Pivincial Towns. ERAL MEETING of HUMPHREYS Kingdom and the Continent. of Europe. the Equitable Insurance affair in the accept charity, may well ask why Workabira mills are feeling the draught Dining Room and Bed Room Buites, ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, The names, addresses and other detaila Mail's Naples correspondent's report that they are not employed if trade badly, and so are the coalkelds every revival has set in. The truth is that wehete. Still the panic stage has not arrest of the Chairman, Mr. Bevan, Hotel, on FRIDAY, the 3rd day of headings, including March 1922, at 11.30 o'clock, in the with detailed particulars of the Goods was last seen in Naples where he is re- depression, and the slide cannot be yet been reached. Financial chaos ported to have tried to got a vise for Con- forenoon when the subjoined Resolu- shipped and the Colonial and Foreignstantinople. Meanwhile the Official Re stopped by the use of metaphor such and probibitive taxation have knock- tions will be proposed se Extraordinary Marlists supplied;
ceiver has stated that it appears, that the as were used at the Mansion Houred the spirit out of enterprising men, What encouragement. is there for Resolutions.
diffealtive were caused by some days ago. It is the cutting of solvent traders to run financial risks, Company's highly speculative dealings entered into by waste, reduction of prices, the creation in view of merely increasing their the Company, largely by the act and under the direction of Mr. Bevan. "Ho of confidence, the re-establishment of
burden of taxation, and having adda that the balance sheet, issued in the gold standard, the awerping away February, 1921, did not disclose the true of all obstacles to free exchange, and left to carry on with 2
I see Sir Robert Harne the Chan position of affairs.
the opening up of international trading cellor of the Exchequer, has also been that the world wants. Flowery PROHIBITION.
metaphors of a ship climbing up the informing a Manchester audience, and WASHINGTON, February 27th.
therefore traders generally, that be The txecutive committes of the Fedora. ascending sea with a slant will not sees the dawn, of better trade. He tion of Labour has issued a statement bring us back to trading possibilities admits that to him.it is still dim, but
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 25, 1922.
(for account of the concerned)
ON
FRIDAY, March 3, 1922, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Fales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
106 House Street,~- Chinese Porcelains, Curios, Lacquered Ware. o., &e. Including a variety of 5-coloured and coloured Vases and Jars, Wall Plates, Table Screene, Blue and White Vases,
3
Terms of Sale:--As detailed in Incense burnera, Old Bronze and Brass
Catalogue.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
By Appointment Auctioneers
to the Admiralty. Hongkong, February 10, 1922.
THE KWONG KWUI CO. PHOTO SUPPLIES.
00 Queen's Iload Central. Telephone No. 2170,
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SPECIAL DEPARTMENT DEVELOPING & PRINTING FOR AMATEUS.
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STEAMSHIP LINES
"That Article 105 of this Com-arranged under the Ports to which they pany's Articles of Association be altered sail and indicating the approximate
Sailings. One-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firms
as follows:-
(a) By the insertion of "$10,000 in
the place of $8,000 in the fifth desiring to extend their connections, or
Trade Cards of ling thereof.
DHALERS SEEKING AGENCIES
(b) By striking out in the ninth and
can be printed at a cust of £1. 10. Od teath linen thereof the words "for for each trade beading under which they each financial year of the Company" are inserted. Larger advertisemente and inserting in place thereof the trom 22 to £16. words in every year wherein such
profits shall not exceed in the A copy of the directory will be sent hy, appealing for a campaign for the repeal and to nature's laws. What fippancy it is there. I wish to heaven he aggregate the sum of $150,000 parcel post for £2, nett cash with order of prohibition and the substitution of a it is for people so console themselves would let me know in what part of and a commission of ten per cent THE LONDON DIRECTORY CO., LTD... and heer.. It denounces the act as a social with the notion that we shall never the globa it is visible, because I-have-
per annuma on all the net profite of
the Company in excess of that BUM."
25. Abchurch Lane, London, E.0.4. England.
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2. That the above Resolutions (No. Figures and Vases, Kakemonos, Luc- quered Cabinels. Chairs, Screene, 1 to be retrospective and take effect Tables, Ivory Ware, Jade. Agate and from the 1st day of January, 1922. Crystal Ornamente, Mandarin Pieces.
Also many Green Jade Ornaments, Bead Hand Bage, Embroidered Baga, Amber Neck-lacea, Golden Breast Pins, Fcart Pine, Sleeve Buttons, Bracelets, Brooches, &c., &c.
Should the above Resolatione be passed by the required majority, they will be submitted for confirmation sẾ Special Resolutions to a farther Extra ordinary General Meeting and suck
TAI KOON YUEN.
RESTAURANT 137, Queen's Roid Fast, Warcraf
measure permitting the sale of light wines..
a large staff of experts in each of my! and moral failure and contends that there know pre-war conditions again. Of has been general disregard of the law course we shall, and it is because we branches who are scouring the which has created an army of bootleg resist nature's lows that we romp from universe in search of employment gers," has increased amazingly the traffic one financial disaster to another. A that will yield a profit, and neither in poisons nad drugs, increased uuem-
sed soon as we give up the folly of trying they nor myself can discover any ployment and raised taxes dollars annually.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
LONDON, February 27th. The conferences with the Irish dele gates seem to have reassured the members
to regulate nature, instead of comply-
ing with its fame, the turning point of thing but so impoverished com-
mercial world human affairs will show signs of com ing, but not until we bave corrected our errors.:
Decidedly the present condition of
The above stock recently arrived from Meeting will be hold on, MONDAY,Close to Spring Garden Lane, Hongkong, of the Caburet regarding the significance shipping is tragic, & gigantic part of
the North and includes pieces from the Ming, Konghi, Kienlang and Tow kwung Periods.
The bulk of which will be sold with-ing auch Kesolutions as Special Resolu-
out reserve.
Full Particulars from Catalogue). Term-Cash on delivory,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctionsrs.
Hongkong, February 22, 1929,
ILL THROW ME HAT AN COAT OUT OF THE WINDOW
THEN I'LL WALK PAST MAGGIE AN' 40-OUT IN, THE YARD GIT ME HAT AN COAT AN BE ON ME WAY TO DINTY MOORES
the 20th day of March 1922, at the same time and place for the purpose of considering and if thought it confirm-
tions accordingly.
Dated the 15th day of Fobruary. 1922.
By Order of the Board, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers.
DON'T RISK PNEUMONIA. -- ET rid of every cold as quickly as G possible It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may devolop in a few hours. Tako Chambor lain's Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is matiellous.. For sale by all Chemists and store keeper
· ·. BEWARE OF COLDS. NBILDERN are much more likely, to "contract the contagious diseases of postponement of the Irish elections. It is reported that Mr. Griffith was able to it is over capitalised, and hundreds of when they have cold Whooping cough, convince them that the truce with the vessels are laid up in every important diphthen, soatlet fever and consump Do Valeraites was a step in favour of the river and port in the United Kingdom what the child has a cold. That is
that are often contract ion aro-di-eaSUS peace party in Ireland. It is anticipated and in other parts of the world why all medical authorities say heware the the Free Stato Bill will be proceeded at ruinous cost To describe it of colds. For the quick cure of colds
will and with in a slightly amended form.
nothing
better aban Chie Griffith in an interview said the British as a shipping depression would be a Government was standing by the terms will description of the situation. The ain's Cough Remedy. It can
upon and is pleasant and depended of the Treaty which he and his colleagues retum along the hand load to sound to take. For sale by all heraints and also intended to carry out in spirit and finance, the reduction of working ex-sorokeepers, in letter.
UP FATHER.
BRINGING UP
I'M GLAD TO SEE YOU LL ARE HAPPY AT HOME - BUT I WANT YOU TO
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