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THURSDAY, MARCH 8 1923.
INTIMATIONS
WANT
HONGKONG DOG, CAT, POULTRY ADVERTISEMENTS
AND PIGEON SHOW.
BY kind permission of the Officer
Commanding The Hongkong Defence Corps, a Show will be held at
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Every additional word & Cents
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TO LET.
SATURDAY, 10th March, 1923, TO LET Two Alty Office Rooms on top floor of 6. Queen's Road Central. Apply to Gande, Price & Co., Ltd.
from 3 to 6 p.m. Besides the usual classes for Dogs, there will be classes for puppies from 6 to 12 months old, for a litter of Puppies under 3 months old on the date of the Show, and for cross-bred Dogs.
Entry Forms may be had from the Undersigned.
FRENCH LESSONS
G. MOUSSION
15, Morrison Hill Road,
THE CHINA MAIL.
VON MOLTKE'S HISTORY endeavour, to parent, France from
уод
making war provided that Germany pledged herself not to undertake a hostile action against France. The Kaiser said: "We shall therefore march to the East with our entire
The ring procured from Mr. Bert; jeweller, 3 Vigo Street, is set with three stones, a sapphire in the centre and a diamond on either alda.
THE BUTURS HOME
GERMANY'S CONFUSION ON EVE OF WAR
The centre stone is considerably larger than the others, and is a gam "Recollections and Letters of Count army."
of great beauty. The jeweller, with von Moltke,” which his widow prepar- Count von Moltke describes the ex-long experience to draw upon, de ed for publication in 1918, and whose cited scens which saned. Tte.clared emphatically that he had never isan has been prevented by the effort Sohlieffen plan had been for years, the seen a more beautifal bus. The of certain quartore, has appeared. cherished hope of the General Staff, sapphire came from Kashmir. Count
Moltke, who had and had pow been discarded in a The ring is what is sometimes called been against his will entrusted by the second. To the narrow-minded, duty a half-hoop, but among experts that Kalser with the responsible post of loving officer this seemed to be an ap-term is not neually applied unless the Chief of the General Staff, was side-palling mistake. He attempted to setting reaches hallway round the tracked after the retreat from the dissuade the Kaiser; was abrupt; hoop, say, fva stones at least. Marne, which had been ordered by sharp words followed; and after The three stones are in an exceed. him, and in November, 1914, in the a "long debate 61 answer ingly light platinum setting, so light embittered solitude of his sick room, to the telegram was drafted, in which that when it is in wear practically he wrote bis recollections.
it was stated that" Germany sccepted nothing is seen beyond the three These reflections give a vivid the English offer gladly, but that the gems, the rich blue of the sapphice picture of the confusion existing in already planned march to the French predominating, the flanking brilliante, the days of the declaration ci war, frontier would have to be carried of great lastre, emphasising the effect The political creed of Count van out."
of the principal stone. Moltke was in sharp opposition to Heartbroken, Count von Moltke that of the Chancellor and to the left the Palace, "and wept tears With reference to the fatore re- reokonings of the diplomats who were of despair." At eleven o'clock sidence of the Duke of York and his endeavouring to bring about an on-that evening be was again called to bride, it has already been stated derstanding with England. Ha the Palace. The King of England authoritatively that they will live in
had wired that he had no knowledge or near London. our of the guarantee given by England The hope entertained by diplomacy of establishing friendly re- to prevent France from making wat lations with England, which has been The telegram of Prince Lichnowsky for years the guiding principle of our must have been inspired by false PARTICULARS and Conditions of the
letting by Public Auction Bala, to be policy, will be proved to have been information, The Kaiser closed the A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. held on MONDAY, the 19th day of false as soon as the brutal English in dissuasion, exclaiming excitedly:
March, 1923, at Sp.., at the Olsestereat show themselves. England.hasNow you may do as you please." TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that of the Public Works Department, by Order, always been known to hide her selfish Moltke's confidence in the Kaiser concerns on returning to London from
of His Excelisory the Governor of the THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNU- Lot of CROWN LAND at Causeway Bay actions under the cloak of morality, was shaken. AL ORDINARY GENERAL MEET in the Cotony of Hongkong, for storm of and so the violation of Belgian ING of the Company (aiaco ita75 year, with the option of renewal at
neutrality must here serve as An registration) will be held at the Hong Crown Rant to be fixed by the farroyor of
excuse for her to declare war. kong Hotel, Hongkong, on MONDAY, His Majorly the King, for one further the 12th March, 1923, at 11.00 A.M., term of 70 years. for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended atat October, 1929.
No Entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the Entrance Fee. Dog $2, Cat $1. Poultry and Pigeons, 50 cents per pen.
ENTRIES CLOSE ON 7th Inst.
B. L. FROST,
Hon. Secretary,
C/O THE EASTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH Co. Hongkong, March 5, 1923.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company
wi bo CLOSED from Tuesday, the 6th day of March, to Tuesday, the 13th day of March, 1923, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREY 3 & SON, General Managers,
Hongkong, February 28, 1923.
BETTER EDUCATION FOR BRITISH CHILDREN IN HONGKONG.
A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM,
CITY HALL, TO DAY (THURSDAY), March 8th, 1929, at 5.30 p.m. sharp
To discuss The Better Education of British Children in Hongkong, The Chair will be taken by Hon. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK, K.C+, supported by
Hon. Mr. P. II. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. E. V. D. Parr, Mr. II W. Birl, Mr. Montague Ele, Mr. A. O. Lang, and Mr. A. R. Lowe.
The meeting will to ndirossod by Mr. N. Teesdale Mackintosh, M.A.
The subject is of grave importance and all parents and others intorested are earnestly requested to attend.
Hongkong, February 20, 1023,
· HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY, LIMITED.
(Incorporated in the United Kingdom)
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COLONIAL (Hongkong) REGISTER of Company will be elozed from TUESDAY, 13th March 1923, to WEDNESDAY, 11th April 1923, both days inclusivo.
By Ontor of the Board of Directors,.
W. E. ROBERTS,
Becretary. Hongkong, March 5, 1923.
R. A ATHLETIC MEETING.
22ND AND 23RD MARCH, 1923.
USR.C. GROUND, KOWLOON.
AT the above Meeting there will be a Mile Race open to the Services and all British Residents in the Colony.
The Race is limed for 3-20 PM. .on the 23rd instant.
Hongkong, March 7, 1923.
HONGKONG HEIGHTS.
For the information of visitors 41 following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published
Bignal Station
18LAND,
Fost
1:74
Mi Parker
1734
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Byrie
- 1725
Peak Hotel
1805
Taikoo Banatoriam
1000
SMAAD VIR
877
Bowen Rd. (8lterbada) 893
MAINLAND
Tainoskaa
Kowloon Peak
Lon Bock fibatis Pass, Custom Pa Ford's Peak
3124
· ·· 1815. 1000
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Registry No.
Locally.
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boat
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180,410 021
Bu
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS and Conditions of the hold on MONDAY, the 19th day of March, 1923 at 3 P.M. at the Omes of the Public Works Department, by
by Publio Auction Saic, to be
Order of His Excellency tha, Governor of one Lot of CROWN LAND at Lo Lung Hang Valley in the Colony of Hongkong for a term of 76 yours, with the option of renewal at a Crown flent to be fired by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further torm of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT,
No. of Bale,
Registry No.
Locality.
Lot No. 1327
At La Luna
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Here is evident dimension between diplomacy and the heads of the army. While the General Staff had reckoned, as Von Moltke unhesitatingly acknow. lodges, with "war on two fronta," and the Schliefien plan of march through Belgium and even through part of Southern Holland bad been worked out in all details, a plan which would Cecessarily draw England into the wat, the diplomats had been acting on a different supposition.
DUKE OF YORK.
APRIL 25 THE PROBABLE
WEDDING DATE.
While the official announcement of the date of the marriage has not yet been made, sad is not expected to ba known for a few days, there is (according to the Daily News) anth ority to state that Wednesday, April On August 2 von Melike was sum-25, has been chosen tentatively as be moned by the Kaiser to attend a con- ing moat convenient to the King and ference in the Palace in the presence Queen. of the Chancellor and the Minister of War. A telegram from Prince Lichnowsky, German Ambassador in London, had just arrived:
White Lodge, Richmond Park, has been mentioned in this connection. Earl Farquhar is the present occupier of White Lodge on, it is understood, s life tenaney. It is significant, per- haps, that one of his Lordship's first
Castle Rising, Norfolk, was to get into touch with the controller of the Duke of York's Hansehold. It will be only in keeping with his characteristic gen. erosity if he has placed White Lodge unreservedly at the disposal of His Majesty.
Earl Farquhar, who has been Lord Steward since 1915, is 79 years of age, and has no heir. He was Master of the Household of the late King Edward.
WILL THE DUKE VISIT CANADA? Reuter's Agency learns that great hopes are expressed in Canadian ciroles in London that the Daks of York will be able to accept the invitation extended to him to open
the Canadian National Exhibition in It has also been decided that the Toronto naxt September. It is un- ceremony shall take place in West-derstand that the Daks. himself had minster Abbey, and that the Archbis for some time past bean most anxious hop of Canterbury shall officiate.
at
to visit Canada.
The Chancellor, who considered as
In place of a "best man," the Duke It was hoped that HL. R. H. would the chief goal of his policy an under- of York expects to be attended at the go to Canada this winter in response standing with England, and who still altar by his three brothers as "ap to an invitation to open the Toronto believed that a world war, or at least Forters," and this will be na anusual Horse Show. Owing, however, to hie the participation of England, might feature of the wedding, which, as having to proceed to Rumania to be avoided, was apparently much present arranged, will take place in reprosent the King at the wedding of pleased with the telegram. The the forenson.
King Alexander-of-Jugo-Slavia, and Kaiser also. The telegram announced
to the fact that winter is not the most that the Secretary of State, Bir
suitable time for seeing Canada under Edward Grey, had informed the
the most favourable conditions, this project had to be abandoned.
Ambassador that England would
THE ENGAGEMENT RING,
The Duke of York on Friday pre souted to his betrothed a diamond and sapphire engagement ring.
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