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FRIDAY APRIL 27. 1983.
COMPANY REPORT.
LANE,
CRAWFORD, LIMITED.
The report for presentation to shareholders at the First Annual Ordinary General Meeting on
Saturday May 5 at noon, states
Annexed the Directors have pleasure to lay before shareholders a statement of accounts made up to 28th February, 1923. The balance at credit of profit and loss account after allowing for:- Dividend a 51 pet
stare...... Depreciation
General reserve
Bonus to staff.
LOCAL TENNIS:
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES.
OKINEDE PAIR KEEP TITLE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
UNCHARTED CHANNELS."
COMEDY-DRAMA'S SERIOUS
THEME..
Some of the glaring economic Upon a court that was far too fallacies of the day are admirably slippery for a correct exhibition of lampooned in the delightfully first-class tennis, Ng Sze-kwong original film "Uncharted Channels and Wei Wing-lok last evening re- which is being shown at the Star tained the trophy for the Open Theatre, Kowloon, this week. An Tonnis Doubles for another year by interesting feature about this enter- defeating the challengers (E. R. S. taining comedy-drama is that in Dode and A. B. Raworth) by three H. B. Waruer, whose roles have hòcomo Inmana us "dress suit
vets to one.
$ 125,000,00 The scores were 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-6. parts," is seen in the garb of a
14.271.84 Ng Sze-kwong never seemed, at
12,500,00
50,000.00 home on the wet court. The Chal- Working man,
But overalls and a jumper de not lengers won the first set with ease, remains at $16,264.94 which is and early pulled the last set out by any means hide the popular proposed to carry forward to the of the fire after the folders had star's great talent and is engaging Credit of next year's account.
won the first three games The versatility is displayed to very "Board of Directors. The existing Board of Directors consists of Mr. score was 1-3 and 5-4 in favour of decided advantage. The story deals J. Scott Harston (Chairman), Mr. A. xls and Raworth, then 6 all and with some of the deadliest forms of S. D. Cousland, Mr. A. R. Lowe, Mr. all before Ng Szo-kwong and Wei labour unrest, the machinations of M. Manuk, Mr. J. H. Taggart Wing-lok pat un end to a lis- parlour anarchists and agitators of H (Directors), Mr. R. L. Bridger, Mr. appointing exhibition, for which the more purposeful type. Againet this F. M. Crawford, Mr. W. A. Eustice state of the ground was largely background is finned a love story full of thrills and with a tang of responsible. (Managing Directors).
adventuro,
in accordance with the Articles of Association Mr. M. Manuk retires. but offers himself for re-election.
Auditors.--The accounts have been audited by Messrs. Linstead and Davis who offer themselves for re-election.
CANTON PROPERTY.
RECENT LAND SALES.
OTHER RESULTS.
In the Mixed Doubles the two Another notable picture included semi-final matches were decided. in the Star's current progtaine They resulted in victories for Mr. and one which everybody will want and Mrs. C. Stark and Mr. G. W. to see is a Topical Budget with the Sewell and Miss H. Irving. Wea- first pictures of Tutankhamen's ther permitting, the final will be Tomb, played on the apnd court to-day.
Detailed results were im
C. C. Stark and Mrs, Starke +13/2) heat E. Grimble and Mrs. Grimble (kr.), 644, 54: G. W.; Sewell and Miss H. Irving-h+16)- heat A. D. Ball and Mrs. Bevan (-1/6), 6-4, 6-2.
The Chukekong Hill and the! One of the semi-lituls of the Taif Buddhist Temple were both mt up for public sale on Wednes- lay by the Municipal Department
Finance at Canton.
The Chakszekong, at an upset price of fifty dollars a cheng, failed to find a bidder.
Men's Handicap Doubles was also played off which resulted in R. M. Henderson om A. Brealey (-1/6) Treating F. A. Reshitond and 3. H. Roffey (2:0, 7-5, 62.
This afternom it, also imped to deride the final of the Handicap Taifu Temple was fixed at two Doubles and Handies Singles hundred and ten dollars a cheng. "B," after which the presentation The highest bidder offered two of prizes will take place, hundred and forty dollars and the land was solt. Taifu Temple has an area of over a thousand heng, and as decided by the authorities the centre part of the temple, where the idols are located; is to be preserved
HUMAN HEARTS."
The section GREAT PRAMA AT CORONET.
sold was only some seven hundred Cheng in all,
1
The yachiumtions of a city siren The Bureau of Fire has issued who weds the here in order to a tideation to the effect that a obtain the deeds of his father's ar piece of public and gi Pek War wer which lie great coal deposits Street, which consists of 1,251 cheng, will be sold on the 30th, to the basis of the highly The upset price for each cheng is dramatic story of "Human Hearts" $80. The highest bid will be he which is the new attraction at the crmed. Prospective purchasers Coronet att is being shown to-day must deposit $5,000 at the Bureau of for the first time. Fiance.
SECOND GYMKHANA.
ENTRIES AND HANDICAPS.
House Peter's has the star role the picture and the excellence of his performance fully justifies his wlec tion for the difficult part of Tom Logan, a simple son of the outdoors who goes about the world with a wonderful confidence in mankind.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE,
TO-DAY'S : ADVERTISEMENTS.
HONGKONG ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
NOTICE OF CALL.
WE hereby beg to notify our Customers that 'our retail prices have been altered and the revised prices will come inte force 5UE OF 95,000 SHARES OF THE
on and after the 1st prox. .New Price Liste may be had on
application.
THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD
STORAGE CO., LTD. Hongkong, April 26, 1923:
NOTICE.
THE REV. J.T. HOLMAN, M.A., has been appointed Acting Registrar, with authority to sign on behalf of the University, from May 1st. to November 30th, 1923, or untli further notion.
N. TEESDALE MACKINTOSH,
Registrar, Hongkong, April 27, 1923.
The Fruit Sonson. Bowel complaint is sure to be preva· lent during the fruit soon. Be sure to keep a bottle of Dambe lain's Colic and Diar: how only at band. It may Ar & life For sale by all Choriste and Storekeepers.
OVERLAND CHINA MAIL
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cts.
Contains all the News of the Week,
259 PER COPY
CONTENTS.
Domestic Occurrences Leading Articles Local and General Social and Perconal Why the Flags ?". Correspondence... Prob.bly Pirated.
Dreams of Wealth Obituary Suddin Drath Property Room Land Sale Murder Trial
NOMINAL VALUE OF $10 EACH. (82.50 FAID UP). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SECOND CALL of $2.50 per Share on each of the 95,000 Shares allotted on the 8th day of November, 1922, has been made by the Company, and that such Call will be payable to the Company's Bankere, THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkong on the 15th day of May, 1923.
ENGLISH BOTTLED FRUITS
for Pies & Tarts
Greengages
из
Black Currants-
per bottle $1.60
Gooseberries
.85
115,
1.50
1.65
100
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.85
.70
.60
For and on behalf of the HONGKONG ENGINEERING &
CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD. J. S. EASTERBROOK,
Acting Secretary, Dated the 24th day of April, 1923.
SECOND CONCERT
WELFARE WORK IN LONDON,
IN AID OF
GOVERNMENT HOUSE (by kind permission of II, E, tho
Governor)
MONDAY, May 7th, at 9.15 p.m.
PROGRAMME-will include-
Songs by Miss Millicent Nicholl
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Collett Mr. G. H. Piercy, Violin Solos by Mrs Aubrey, Piano Solos by Mr. Eric Rice.
TICKETS $3. each obtainable from:→ LADY STUBES, Government House, THE ANDERSON MUNIC COMPANY,
Ice House Street,
From 'EUROPE
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"CITY OF SINGAPORE"
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Kawladu Affairs
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Sarprised Defendant
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6-7 Mercantile Bank
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Cousing at Law
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Housing Problem
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Hongkong University
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Carpenters' Disputa
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St. Joseph's College
16-17
Junk's Armoury...
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Pickpocket's Choice
** ELLERMAN" LINE
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Hongkong's Health Elsewhere"
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8bangbai Suicide
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Social Intercours
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Shomren Wedding
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Ilon kong Yam Market,
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St. George's Day
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THE
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Soldier Baudits
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Un uly Chauffeurs
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Rosinter Sentence]
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Lull at Canton
Airways for Chinn
Canton Finansre..
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Electric Cable Tits
.22
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Detained Witness
.12
Tiracy Flot
.12
Dr. C.A. Wang
22
No claims will be almitted after the Goods have left the Godawns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after Br May, 1993, will be subject to roat.
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Found Drowned.
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Company Meeting
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Sport....
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Juj ten v. Boxing.
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Back Again
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Passengers
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Exchange
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Lucai Blare Mlaza
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Carton Marotis....
28
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¡China Mail $.8. Co.
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Political Reprisal ***
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New Hot.... "Don't Take Life! Cminal Sessions Arts on Junk. Barrack-Boom Thefts Court Martis! Opium Seizaro "Tell Story" Valedictory Held By Pirates
A city woman wish in the ways of Workless and Foodless the world comes inter his life and The following entries have been plans to get control of the fortune received for the second gymkhana she knows to be in store for him. of the season, to be held on Satur, After she has made him thoroughly day, May 5:
miserable she elopes with an
1st. Race, Half Mile Daybird, convict, and in niteunting to stof Snodgrass, Cassia River, Palm-o-pair the herois, aged, father is Leaf, The Discard (late Undaunted, killed. Believing his wife guilty King), Have-a-Snack, Fairyfoot. Tom takes the blaine and from this
"A" Class Handicap, 1 mile - Orient Dallia 164 lbs., Oak Leaf point the story, which is marked by suspense and dramatic interest, the
Cate Sportsman Dahlia) 162 hs., whole way through moves forward Strathfarray 159 lbs., Petrol King to a starting climux.
156 lbs., Roman Warrior 155 h., Satisfaction Dahlia 12 lbs., Yellow River 155 lbs., Royal Crusader (Jate Starland) 155 lbs., Arlington 153 Hs, Tutankhamen 152 lbs., King Charlie 152 lbs., Nastaran 150 lbs.,
STREET FOOTBALL.
SMACKING FOR SMALL BOY.
Dainty Dahlia 148 lbs., Blue. Tile STATUE SQUARE NUISANCE. (late Bullfinch) (47 lbs., Roman Law 147 I., Knockuh Leg 143 lbs.,
3rd Gymkhana Stakes.-Orient Dahlia, King Garlie, Yellow River, Strathfarrar, Speckled Mouse, Pet-
For playing football in Statue : rol King, Roman Warrior, Oak Leaf Square, a boy was this morning. Clate Sportsman Dahlia), Arlington, cautioned by Mr. C. D. Melbourne, Royal Crusader, Royal Conqueror, who also ordered his grandmother In Spite Of, Knockuh Lege to administer chastisement al home. His Worship also pointed
Nastaran.
4th. Race Polo Scurry. Mr. out to the grandmother the danger Davies, Surprise; Mr. Kemmis, the boy would be in if motor traffic Kileen; Mr. Lake, Exchange; C. C. happened to be passing. Boyd, Springer; C.C. Boyd, Deven-
According to Detective Sergeant port; C. C. Boyd, Pickpocket; J. Bar Elston, who made the arrest, the holomew, Sleepy; J. Bartholomew, Captain Superintendent of Police Winterlight; W. T Stanton, had received no less than six Harkaway; A. R. Esler, Whistling complaints about the misance of Kafus; Dr. Lyon Brown, The Dunboys playing football in Statute. lin; Graham and Harriman, Bull Square and plain-clothes men had dog Drummond; H. C. Macnamara, been sent down to discover the Rice Bird.
culprits. Sergeant Elston added that the enthusiasts gave, consider able trouble to motor-car drivers.
"B" Class Handicap i mile. Spite Of 158 lbs., Veteran King 156 lbs., Pickpocket 155lbs., Dandy Kid 53 lbs., Cassia River 152 lbs, Fairyfoot 153 lbs., West River 153
lbs., Dempsey 152 lbs., Autumn THE PEACE-MAKER'S LOT"
Time 151 lbs., Royal Earl 150 lbs.,
Jaldi-Jaldi 150 lbs., New Year Gift
150 lbs. Ridge Tile 149 lbs., Boat BLOWS FOR WOMAN WHO
manflate East River)147 lbs., Palm
Leaf (late Gallowgate) 146 lbs.
INTERFERED.
6th. Race Three-quarter mile.— Two women appeared before Mr. Dainty Dahlia, Manifesto, Ridge | C. D. Melbourne at the Magistracy Tile, Blue Tile (late Bullfinch), this morning in an assault case. Thothemes, King Charlie, Satisfac-The older woman, who was the tion Dahlia, Rivergrass (late Prior complainant, alleged that defend Muir), Juidi-Jaldi, Veteran Kingant, who occupied a neighbouring Royal Conqueror (late Pawnshop) cubicle, cha tised Khockah Leg, Boatman (late East nephew too severely, Out of pity. River) West River, Dempsey, she interceded and was assaulted Nastaran.
for her pains. Aus de
orphan
7th. Race 14 Mile Handicap- His Worship remarked that com Orient Dahlia, Dainty Dahlia, Mani plainant had no business to inter "Testo, Tutankhanferre Laundy Kids Here, to which complainïnt replied
Yellow River, Strathfarrar, Speckle by painting to a black eye and i ed Mouse, Petrol King, Arlington, other injuries, she had received, ag Roman Law, Royal Crusader (late: Both women were bound over in Starland), Nastaran, Oak Leaf (late sums of $50 sach to be of good be Sportiman Daklis).
haviour for three months.
New Far East Line Looking Ahead Weat River Storm Homeward Bound Rival of Bridge. Hongkong Electric Meeting..11
"Crushed in California for the Good of the World."--".
SUNCRUSH
ORANGE
having sirived, Consignees of cargo by bor are informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardouă. 19-21 and/or extra bazardoda Godowns of 21-22 Holt's Wharf, whouco delivery may bo
obtained.
All elsims against the Steamer must he presented to the Undersigned on or 23-20 bofore 10th May, 1923, or they
"'SUNCRUSH' contains the maximum amount of orange vitamines, the elements that scientists have recently discover-
ed are of such importance in building up the luntat body and fortifying it against the onslaughts of disease."
SOLE DISTRIBUTORS:
GETZ BROS. & Co., (Of The Orient) Ltd., Duddell Street.
will not be recognised.
All broken, chafod and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be emmined on any Tucedays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 .m. and Noon, withiu tho free storage period of one week,
No Fire Iusnminco has been affected. Bijls of lading will be countersigned | by.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED, General Agents Hongkong, April 27, 1923,
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