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FRIDAY, JUNE 1 143
LOCAL TURF."
TO-MORROW'S GYMKHANA
MEETING.
SOME POSSIBLE WINNERS.
[By Argus.]
WEST RIVER PERILS. HONGKONG'S FOOD SUPPLÝ AFFECTED.
NEW RENTS BILL
CHINES
THE CHINA MAIL..
OPINION BEING. `CONSULTED.
The Hon. Mr. R. H.Kotewall,
TODAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Scorclarity:
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOTATE OF HONGKONG, MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF
-HOMUSONI & CANTON, Hongkong, June 1, 1993.
: "FOR SALE.
THE Undermentioned plant, in
stalled. at the Generating Stellon. Hongkong, is for sale of the Hongkong Tramways." Ltd.,
Two Yator & Thom'a borizontal cross
compound Steam Engines, each of-418.
ahoria power. Coupled direct to two 300 Kilowatt Direct Cherent "Dick Kerr Generators, 630 voits, Revolutionė 100.
INSURANCE OFFICES, ESV HONGKONG: TRAMWAYS, LED:
KING'S BIRTHDAY. - STEAM-DRIVEN BLECTRIC GEN- Small quantities of poultry
ERATING TRACTION PLANTA arrived by the ss, Tai Ming' and the present senfor Chinese, repres NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that "Ka Chow" but none of the birds
Pall FIRE & MARINE INSUR was up to normal grade Dealers sentative on the Legislative Coan- ANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for Thew, wifi be seven events at the admitted that most of the cratescil, when asked by a China Mail the Transaction of FUBLIO BUSINESS Hongkong Jockey Club's Third had been Tyfhg in junks for up-reporter to lay as to his opinion of og SATURDAY, 2nd June 1923.
the amending Rents Bill which
By Order, Gymkhana Meeting to be held at wards of a month awaiting ship came before the Council yesterday, LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Happy Valley to-morrow. The firement to Hongkong. As a junk is
said that he was keeping an open not by any means the ideal place event in 5 furlong for maidens and for rearing poultry, it was only to mind as he had already invlied should be won by Mrs. Bernard's be expected that the birds would Views not only from the Chinese Rivergrass. The most dangerous deteriorate in quality but the deal from all sections of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, but also opponent in The Discard if hefers could not bring them back to makes up his mind to gallop their farms on account of the community. Strathfarrur or Yellow River should dangers and "safe conduct" levies win the second event the "A" Class en route. Handicap (Once Round). For the Gymkhan Stakes one cannot say any entry likely to beat Petrol King. The fourth event is a Bending Race, to be run off in three hate, but it is impossible to point to the prob- able Winner until the names of the ponies are known. The "B" Class Handicap may full-to Tromp éinte Dempsey). For the sixth event West River Jools the best. In the Jast event there are Hoinations, of which Yellow River appears the most likely to wing
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WHAT WILL WIN.
"Oracl" makes the following dections for Ching Mail renders :-
1.—FIVE FURLONGS RACK.
4. Rivergrass.
2. Bulldog Draninond. 3. Satisfaction Dahlia, 2--A CLASS HANDICAP ONCE
ROUND.
1. Austral Boy.
2. Pawnshop.
3. Oak Façaf.·
5-GYMKDANA STAKES.
1. Orient Dabliu.
2. Petrol King.
3. Roman Pride.
4. BENDING BACE.
1. Capt. Spinks.
E. Mr. Bartholomew.
3. Mr. Harriman.
+
5.-"B" CLASS HANDICAP.
ONCE ROUND.
1. Roman Sparrow.
2. Kunckul Leg.
3. West River.
Notwithstanding poor quality, the average price fetched by the recont shipments was about 85 cents wholesale per calty. This means that at the markets; the birds would have to be sold at abom $1.00 a catty or 75 cents per pound,
written statements as to the Bil He added that he would welcome both from property owners and tenants so that he would be in, a position to present the facts and opinions to the Government.
AUSTRÁLÍAN GROWN
ORANGES.
The dealers state that they still have large stocks at Witchow and other points ready for shipment | GOOD MARKET IN AMERICA, but freight spacé is difficult to obtain. The farmers also have large stocks on hand but they are not bringing them to the markets
An Australian urseryman, Mr.. Charles Griffith, has returned from declares that Washington Navel a visit to the United States. He
PUBLIC AUCTION
[*HE· Undersigned have received to
structions to soll by Public Auction
קט
BATURDAY, Juss 9, 1923. commending at. 19,30 mm.
at the Offices of The Chlon Mail Steam. ship Co., No. 1 Prince Buildinga Ios House Bireet
(for account of the concerned) -
A.Quantity of Valuable Office Furniture
Teak deals and chous, Books, Desk Lamps, Chairs, Typewriting Ceiling Fans, Inverted ceiling lamps,
Two complate ants of Wheeler Surface Condensing Plants for above,
Ono Bellia vertical compound Engine, coupled dirent to 'n 200 Kilowatt Direct Current "Dick Kerr Generator, 550 volta, Revolutions 250.
Oas complete set of Worthington Surface Condensing Plant for above.,
One W. H. Allon Tandem compound Engine, coupled direct to a 20 Kilowatt Direct Current" Disk Kerr' Generator, 110 volta, Revolutione 500, for depot lighting.
Ons Dick Karr" Motor Genentor Set, Motor B50 volta, Generator 110 for depot lighting. volte. 20 Kilowatt, 500 Revolutions,
oil Engine, direct coupled to 15 Ona Bomington two cylinder crudo
On the upward, trips, the West Oranges grown in the River Murray tables, Tenk counters and Railings eto Kilowatt Direct Current Chandess03
'."
Dao Asbestos lined Fireproof Com- bination Safe Cabinet
Generator, 125 volts, 400 Revolutions.
Two Babéoble & Wiloo Boilers sch Que Fine Special Combination Safe
having approximately 3,664 square feat Six Underwood Typewriters with cur-rate Stakers, motor driven.
of hauling surface, Bitted with Chain riages of various lengths
Two Weirs' Feed Pampa completo with water strainers, &c.
as there is little demand owing to the scarcity of ships. River steamers carry large quan- districts are much superior to the tities of rice for consumption in- best American fruit Australian, aud. As very little has gone up, grown pranges are exported to inferior to medium grades of England, where their quality is Saigon and Siam rice are sold at establishing a reputation that pro- Wuchow, Do Sing and Tak Hing
encourage extensive at $18 per pical (Canton silver cur annual shipments from the Com rency) Great hardship has been monwealth to Great Britain and rings of various lengths
Trial shipments caused to the poor classes and the the Continent. scarcity is all the more felt in the have been made to Canada, and interior where native crops can
reports indicate that important market will be established in that never suffice.
Dominion.
Trade in other merchandise is practically at a standstill.
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EMPIRE EXHIBITION.
GOVERNMENT ASKED FOR
$500,000.
mises vo
Mr. Griffith reports that the United States is ready to absorb all the oranges Australia can grow, even if vigorous planting be carried out in the Commonwealth for the next 50 years. This authority has pointed out that
the sanie quality of citrus land that is worth £250 ah acre under bearing in Australia is The question of the financial | worth £1000 in California. - Mr. assistance to be given by the Griffith urges direct shipment to Government in connection with the Eastern American Ports, via the British Empire Exhibition wasPanama Canal. The marketing of dealt with by the acting Colonial | Australian grown' fresh fruit does Secretary at yesterday afternoon's not clash with the American grown K-ONE AND A QUARTER meeting of the Legislative Council product, since Australian oranges
6--ONE MILE RACE.
1. Tuwashop.
2. Austral Card. 3, Tromp.
MILE RACE.
1. Roman Pride.
2. Yellow River.
3. Roman Woodcock.
SMILIN THROUGH."-
FRAWLEY COMPANY AT
ITS BEST.
потратит
Finance Committee. He said:-
There is one other matter which
can be landed in the United States at a time when American fruit is I wish to put before the Finance out of season. There may be a check Committee. It is the question of as regards the markets of the Unit the British Empiré exhibition. Weed States, if the authorities in that have been in constant communic- country persist placing an exi- ation with the two Chambers of bargo, AB the importation of Commerce,-and-the-Government Australian oranges, but outside the now has a letter, dated 28th May, United States there is a wide field which I will read to the Committee. | to be exploited by Australian fruit It says:-
We have the honour to acknow- ledge receipt of your letter of the 18th May and to state that a further meeting of the Joint Committee of the two Chambers of Commerce was hold on May 25 when more definite proposals were shaped for Hongkong's participation in the British Empire Exhibition.
exporters. Great Britain, Europe, Canada, and the East can absorb quantities far in excess of the Com monwealth's exportable surplus. To meet the demands of this ever- increasing trade opportunities are offered to prospective seitlers on large areas of virgin land in touch with the mammoth irrigation schemes of the Murray and Murrun
OBITUARY.
MR. F. J. V. RIBEIRO.
It is the glorious uncertainty of the nature of theatrical fare that makes the subject of the theatre so immensely interesting. "The Cat and the Canary" and "Lawful Larceny are plays which have excited the lighter moments of our pen. But the same critical standards that may have operated in our writing on these plays cannot pos- sibly be used in any reference to "Smilin' Through which the Frawley Company gave last night. It is difficult to label the story which may be described as an incident in Hate, which has many moving moments in it and which 35 they werc unfolded by these splendid Frawley people, inclined us to tears. The scene I of act II was 3 moving piece of acting on the part of all concerned. The 1870time of crinolines was faithfully done, and as the incident of the shooting of the bibition, to the amount of appro sympathy will be felt for his family about-to-be bride was done, we ximately $400,000 that, in which is grown-up. came to realise the nature of addition, the Government give the The funeral takes place today, the hate stored in the heart Chinese Chamber or its representa leaving the family residence, No of John Carteret from that time to the year of the action of the tive syndicate a vote of $150,000 11 Morrison Gap Road, at 5.30p.m. towards the cost of freight, passages play 1920. That scene was very and maintenance; and that the moving. It perhaps eclipsed the Goverment be further asked to others. It is difficult to say, for
put up a guarantee against loss to the amount of $100,000 against a guarantee fund to be pat-up by the Chinese Chamber of $50,000,
In the first place, financial as-bidgee Rivers, pects were considered with a view to delimiting the nature and extent of "Government assistance. It is believed that the method of promoting a Hongkong Section in the Exhibition, which will be most satisfactory and economical from the point of view of the Gotern- | ment, will be to vote a definite The death has occurred of a sum and to put up a limited much-respected member of the guarantee against loss. After very Portuguese community,, Mr. F. J. careful deliberation, the Committee V. Ribeiro, who has been employ passed the following resolutioned by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson That the Government be asked & Co., Ltd. for over thirty years. to undertake the entire cost of the He had been in failing health for erection of buildings for the some time but remained at his Hongkong Section of the Ex-duties till quite recently.
all.
Much
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Three Royal Typewriters with car
One Burroughs Adding Machine Four Filing Cabinota
And
One Fine Teak Counter and Partition Torm-Cash on delivery
On View from Friday the 8th Jaso 1923.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, June 1, 1823.
ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL.
Queen's Road Central
NEW DINING RƆÓW opovci for Meals a la Carte. .Excellent Cuisine. Monthly Ticrets for Tifins & Diapers. For further particulars apply to
THE MANAGER. Fongkong, May 1, 1993.
|
Ono Green's Economiser, motor driven.
All necessary piplog, valves etc., for above.
One 10 ton Hand Crane 40' 3" span between mil contres. Lift 98 foot. the other for heavy loade Two speeds of lifting, one for light and
The plant is in first-class condi tion, and can be inspected at any time.
Offers to purchase the whole or any portion of the plant should be addressed to:-
R. J..WILTON, Acting Storetary & General Manngor. Hongkong, June 1, 1923.
Bowel Complaint in Children.
During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child a bowels. Whon given prompt attention at this tiranterious trouble may to avoided. Chamberlain's Colie and Diarrhoes Remedy and always be deponded upon. For sale by all Chemists and Storokoopera
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Theatre Notas
Whoss Was It? Saturday's Gymkhana.
.10-11 Local Wedding 11 River. Perila 11-12 anton Conflict
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West River Flotilla Linobang Captives.
America's Dend
Asleep on Duty. Obituary
Shanghai Solicitor Arrested
Empire Exhibition
Mystery Ship
Sport
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"16-17 | London's Beat Dressed Wo
Old Man Assaulted Street Blacked.". The annual meeting of wor Harbour Scheme.... "Smilin' Through" has few weak
shippers at the Peak Church was Hongkong Trade.......... movements about it. To those who
held on Friday, May 25th, when Canton Importa helped us to come away from the
the annual statement of accounts Hongkong Tarh Mark Theatre a little better than we en-
That is to say, the Governmentis was presented. The Committee. Kowloon Transport tered it, a word of unstinted praise. asked to vote $500,000 in cash and was elected for the ensuing year Our War Memorial Miss Adele Blood played havoc to pay another $100,000, if need be, as follows: The Trustees Mr. with
.our feelings
Union Insurance,. with her in the event of loss-this to be J.W.CBonnar, Mr. P. Jacks and wondrous voice. Her dial role the total extent of the Govern- Mr. W. L. Pattenden) The Lord Land Companies was an arduous ordeal. The spirit ment's liability.
Bishop of Victoria, Rev. J.. Kirk Union Church: of the true artiste shone through it
The Committee is quite prepared Maconachie, the Hon. Mr. H. E Which Is Worse for a stipulation by the Government Pollock, KC, and Dr. Sanders. Rev. Tenta: 0.dinance 4 Mr. Herbert Light used, his re that provision of instructive and H. Copley Moyle was elected Hon. Far East Mail ..... sonaut voice good effect. This was an artistic portrayal. Mr.not directly renumerative exhibits, Secretary, and Mr. P. Jacks Ho Bogus Banknotou 18.
such as demonstrations of manu-Treasurer The Annual Report Daniel Frawley made a welcomic facturing processes and native stated that infants worg appearance, whilst Bernard Nedell industries is an absolute Christened in the Churchi amed our sympathy. These bore condition. of Government, as during the year and 9. már the burden of the play on their sistance. It is considered riages were celebrated. The Holy capable shoulders, being ably sup- that the vote of $150,000 mentioned Communion had been celebrated ported by colleagues whose roles in the resolution will be not only every Sunday morning and a seri were less exacting. Te-night contribution towards freight, vice of Intercession had been held
Anga Christio
passages and maintenance but to every Wednesday, at 10a.m. Thi wards the cost of nori-renumerative | Church has been repaired during but essential features of the Ex- the year and an electric heater his hibition.been installed in the vestry to keep I put these figures before you the books and frontale dry daring with the intimation that it is the the wet weather
in intention of the Government, sub
-C.G.
WAICHOW FALLS.
SUN YAT-SEN ALLIED FORGES TRIUMPH.
An official announcement has been made in Canton to the effect that Whichow, the capital of Wal chow prefecture, has been captured by Sun Yat-sen's allied forces, The anti-Sim forces hitherto hold ing Steklung have retired on Toung Shing in an effort to preserve theit aligament:_____
ject to any representations, that may be made to it, to ask the A marria Council to vote the money accord- and will
do bers ingly at its next meeting.. not ask for any special express of opinion now but to give Ders of the time to ta before the next mee matter will be d This conclud
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