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NOTICE OF MEETING.
by himself. It must have been s matter of pride to our Chief Justica that in two contested elections he actively assisted his father, with gratifying results, and that even- tually the mantle of the father des cended on the son. The ability he displayed in the House of Com moas soon attracted the notice of that great Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir William Harcourt, who made him his NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN private secretary. A few years that the Second Ordinary afterwards he was appointed Yearly Meetlog of Shareholders of Attorney General of the Bahamas, the Hongkong Engineering & Con and during this term of office he struction Company. Limited, will be administered the Government on held in the Offices of Messrs. Shewan, one occasion, He was next trans-Tomes & Co; St. George's Building, ferted to Cyprus as King's Chater Road, Hongkong, on THURS Advocate, and from that ancient DAY the 10th day of April, 1924, at island he came to Hongkong 12.00 Noon for the purpose of re as our Attorney General. Sir ceiving the Report of the Board, of William seems to have shown Directors and Statement of a strong partiality for Islands. Accounts for the Half-year ended on Perhaps the Celtic legend of the the 31st December 1923, and of islands of the Blessed had attracted afecting Directors and Auditors" him to these three Island-colonies. "It was seventeen years ago that Sir William first landed in this Colony, and six years afterwards he rose to the high and responsible position of Chief Justice here."
The Transfer Books of the Com. pany will be closed from the 4th to the 10th April, both days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board, 1
S. COURTNEY COOK, Secretary,
Hongkong, 27th March, 1924.
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME.
"In short, the qualities, which the Chinese Classics tell us are essen. tial for a good judge, and which are embodied in the four characters printed on the front cover of the menu before you, are exemplified in the person of Sir William Rees- Davies. Hongkong has fadeed been fortunate in having as its chief law officer and afterwards as the head of its Judicature an official who has had parliament- WE, THE SHUN TAI S.S. CO. (HONGKONG) LTD. of 114, ary as well as administrative Wing Lok Street, Hongkong, hereby and judistal experience.(Applauso.) "Though we shall soon part from give notice that in consequence of work will long live change of Ownership, we hava him, his good work wil long dive applied to the Board of Trade, under in the
laws Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping many beneficent which he helped largely to make Act, 1894, in respect of the ship during his tenure of office as our Attorney General. We all wish him many years of retirement years of restored health and renewed vigour, of tranquil, rest and unclouded happiness, Gentle mea, I give you "His Honour Sir and to have her registered in the William Rees Davies (Applause). new name at the Port of Hongkong Replying, the Chief Justice saides owned by THE SHUN TAI S.S. ho could assure the Chinese CO. (HONGKONG) LTD. merchants that the occasion would, Any objections to the proposed forever remain in his mind change of name must be sent to the He bade farewell to the Chinese Registrar of Shipping at Hongkong. communit with sincere regret within seven days from the appear- and he wished them with all ance of this advertisement, his heart continued prosperity. Dated at Hongkong this 29th day (Applause).
of March, 1924.
The Hon. Mr. Chau Šiu-ki pro- posed the health of the guests
that on the occasion, of their bidding good-bye to His Lordship the Chief Justice, His Excellency many the Governor and so distinguished personalities should honour them with their presence, to all of whom they extended a very hearty welcome.
..and co-operation
NIPSIC" of Manila, Official num- ber 153537 of gross tonnage 2163.19 tone, register tonnage 1296.77 tons, heretofore owned by MADRIGAL & CO. of Manta for the permission to 'BORNEO" change her name to
THE SHUN TAI S.S. CO.
(HONGKONG) LTD. (Signed) PANG KOKSUI, Secretary.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
020
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 1024, commencing at NOON.
their Sales, Rooms, Daddell Street,
6 Commercial Radio Receivers (De Forest)
And
Also
One "Bungalite Electric Light- Jpg Set
On behalf of the guests, H.Eons be sell by Public Auction,
THE Undersigned have receiTOO INSURE. the Governor thanked the Chair- man and all the hosts for the entertainment. He was pleased to see such a large gathering assembled to bid farewell to the respected Chief Justice, whose services to the Colony had been so well set out by Mr. Kotewall. As Mr. Chau Svi-ki had 'said, this A Quantity of Coils, Racks, was án indication of the Vacuum Tubes, etc., etc,, friendliness between the two communities, which all of them should endeavour to cultivate to the utriost. His Excellency said his own relationship with the Chinese community had been most friendly, and he took this opportunity of ⚫expressing his keen appreciation of the assistance given, in every way by Mr. Chau Sie-ki, his predecessors; and the Tung Wah Hospital and District Watchmen's Committees. On behalf of the Government he wished to thank the Chinese community. (Ap- plause).
SIR WM. REES--DAVIES, Kemp, Hon. Mr. C. Mcl. Messer.
CHINESE MERCHANTS'
TRIBUTE:
CHIEF JUSTICE'S VIRTUES.
Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood, Hon. Mr. H. ‘E. Pollack, Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, His Honour Mr. Justice Gompertz, Hon. Mr. E. D.C. Wolfe, Hon. Mr. P. H. Holyoak, Hon. Mr. A. R.
TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
(LADIES' SECTION;):
Lowe, Mr. R. HR. Wade, Rev.(1) UNATTACHED LADIES. H Copley Moyle, Dr. G. M.
As from Ist May 1924, all Harston, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, Mr.
"In him are united the Six Virtues of a good judge." This C. G. Alabaster, Mr. Eldon Potter; permits already granted to ladies Inscription in Chinese characters Mr. F. C. Jonkin, Mr. S. B. B. Mc other than wives, daughters or written on the ment card in honour Elderry, Lieut. Commander C. sisters of members of the Club, to of Sir William Rees Davies K. C., Hake, Mr. T M. Hazlerigg, Mr. use the Golf Courses and Clubs was fully in keeping with the H. A. Nisbet, Mr. N. Smith, houses, will be withdrawn. spirit of the big gathering of Mr. E. W. Hamilton, Mr. A: Dyer Unattached ladies who desire 10 Chinese who entertained the Ball, Mr. C, D; Melboume, obtain the privileges of the Club retiring Chief Justice at a farewell In proposing the health of the should make immediate appll- dinner given at the Yee Woo retiring Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. Cation to the undersigned, giving restaurant, West Point last night. Kotewall said it was probably the full particulars of their case and The hosts were the Chinese General largest Chinese dinner ever, given addresses, such applications being Chamber of Commerce and in in honour of a public official in endorsed as recommended by cluded Mr. LiPo-kwal (Chairman), Hongkong and that fact alone was a member of the Clab. Mr. Ho Kwong (Vice-Chairman), sufficient testimony of the admira (2) ATTACHED LADIES. Hon. Mr. R. H. Kolewall, Hon. tion and esteem in which the Members are requested to Mr. Chau Slu-ki, Mr. Ho Fook, Mr. retiring Chief Justice was held by forward forthwith to the under Ho Kantong, Mr. Ma Chilung, the Chinese community After a signed particulars of lady Mr. Li Yau-trun, Mr. Fong Flog: strenuous and successful, career members of their familiea. This is necessary to enable a register han Mr. Mok Kong sang, Mr. extending over the long period of
Kwok Shiu-lau, Mr. T. N Chau, about thirty-seven years and to be prepared showing ladies Mr. M. K. Lo, Mr. H. K. Hung, spent in various parts of the entitled to used the Club premises.
H.K Woo, Mr. M. W. Lo, Mr. Empire, Sir William Rees-Davies per By Order,
E. Hall, Mr. H. CLyson, Mr., was now seeking the rest which he
In Tak-fan, and Mr. Chau Pak- had so well eamed, in honourable
(Secretary)
Among the guests were E
Governor, Sir Edward Stubbs,
retirement (Applause.)
Sir William's career it as re
markable as it is distinguished"-
C.M.G. and Captain: Nevill went on the Hon Mr. Kotewall.
His Honour Sir W The first public office he
E the General was, boliava that of distici
Siri Jónn the Peace and Deputy Leutens
arley Cons of Peorokenaires, which
Paymaster for some gearen
Hament by
EMD. MATTHEWS;
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of the
STEAMSHIP “KWANWA” -now lying at Shamsuipo to be sold by Order of the Mortgagees
•by• PUBLIQ AUCTION
on
WEDNESDAY.
The 0th day of April 1924,
at B o'clock p...
IN ONE LOT
by
Mesere. LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneera
at their Auction Rooms in Daddell St. The Ship is of 697.9 Tone Gross and
402. Net Tonnage
Length 165 feet 8 inches or thera abouts
Beam: 27. feet 8 inches or thereabouts Draft 14 feet or thereabouts Homo Power 228
For orders to view, apply to Mesare. Lammert Bros., the Auctioneers.
For further particulars
Apply to
Mr. FE Nash,':
Solicitor,
No. 10 Queen's Road Central or to Messrs. Lammert Bros.
the Auctioneers,
Daddell Street.
Hengkong, 29th March, 1924.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
THE Undersigned have received instrus-
tions to sell by Public Auction,
SATURDAY, April 6, 1996,
commencing at 11 mum. at No. 6 Catchick Street;: Kennedy Town "Atlas" Combined Rice Mills with Huller Scouring Cones and Fan with Aspirator
4
"Hindustan Rice Holler and
Polishers Complete with spares.
I
Portable Crane-lift 2 tons,
height of lift 6′ 6′′
3
4
Automatic Knitting Machines.. Electric Fans.
Quantity of Electric Grills, Sectors, Dishes, Bar Grills, etc., etc. 5 Pressure Gauges
ALKO
10 Electric Motors from. 1/4 to
H.P.
Complete with.
and Start Sliderails}}
and
A Large Assortment of Paints, Varnlikes and Patent-Dryers. Terms -Gab og delivery.
CAMMERY BROS... Ausdenoorn,
on
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 1924,
at 3 o'clock p.m.
at No. 6 Calchick Street, Kennedy Town
Two Complete Sets Rattan and Cano Splitting Machinery
to be put up in two Loti
Lot
Lot
1 Machinery consists of 2 Splitters and 4 Shavers complete with Shafting. and Pedestals and a Quantity of Spare Cant Spliting Cutters (New)
2 Machinery consists of 2 Splitters and 6 Shavers with a Quantity of Spare Cane Splitting Cutters
N. B. The Machinery comprising Lat t has been in use for
6 months and is in first class and serviceable con
dition.
The items comprising Lot
2 are new and are still in. their original cases
For Further Particulars apply to the Undersigned.AVAI
Terms 30% of the purchag price on fall of hammer
LAMMERT BROS. | Auctioneers, Hongkong, March 28, 1924.
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