FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1928.
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Twenty-five Words three inser-
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS,
-Public Auctions
NOTICES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
NOTICES.
COUNCIL QUESTIONS. THE CANTON VISIT. INDIAN WATCHMEN.
THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.'
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
SECOND EXTRA RACE
AERODROME TO COST 21⁄41⁄2 MILLIONS.
COLONY'S THANKS TO HIS EXCELLENCY.
12
No that
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE MEETING will be held (Wes COLONY'S WATER SUPPLIES. ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
THIRTY-NINTH ther permitting) at Happy Valley
the
A COUNCIL TRIBUTE.
WHEN THEY MAY ACT AS MONEYLENDERS.
| REGISTRATION BILL CHANGED.
tions prepaid $1. Every addi- . Undersigned have received Offices, P. O. Building, on FRIDAY, frat bell will be rung at 2 p.m. for civil aviation under construe- at the Legislative Council yester-men, the Bill providing for their
tional word four cents for three insertions.
WANTED.
WANTED, Smart Chinese Piece Goods and Yarn Broker. Apply with references Box No. 597, c/o "China Mail."
WANTED TO RENT small un furnished flat or two or three rooms. Preferably in Central. Must be in Hong Kong. Apply Box No. 636, c/o "China Mail"
WANTED. European Nursery Governess wanted for child of nine, Peak district. No teaching required. Apply Box, No. 634, c/o "China Mail."
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.-Four Show Cases in
and
firat-class order
condition;
removable
Ginss sides and ends, plate glass shelves: Appily Box No. 530, c/o "China Mail."
FOR SALE. Onu brass "Hung Ming" pau of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic aprings. Price $1.000,00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "China Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS. -
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed."Chinn Mail" Office, No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
HOME TUITION,
TESTOVER — STEVENAGE.
WWithin an hour from London.
In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb, Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS
Small 3-Bank Portable Model New 4-Bank Portable Model and
Standard Office Machines
Every Size always in stock
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Suitable for all requirements.
SOLE AGENTS –––
Queen's Building,
DODWELL & CO. LTD.
Ground Floor, Opposite Ferry Wharf. Tel. 1080 Central.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaka and Cameras. Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order in Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459,
26A, Des Voeux Road C.. Hong Kong.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c. "
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis-
faction.
Please phone or call: K.661-No. 2. Saigon Stract, Yaumati or
C2560 No. 36 Tung Man Stressf
THE
Auction
on SATURDAY, 17th March, will be held at the Company's 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The Instructions to sell by Public16th March, 1928, at 12 Noon, for the purpose of presenting the Re- port of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st | December, 1927, and electing Direc
tors and Auditors.
ON
SATURDAY, the 17th March, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m..
nt their Sales Room; Duddell Street..
1 Feather Press,
The Register of Members of the Company will be CLOSED from 1 Electric Motor and Switchgear 3rd March, 1928 to 16th March, -1B.H.P., Single Phase, 2001928, both days Inclusive, during Volte.
which period Transfer Shares can be registered.
I "Sachsenwerck" Electric Motor 9 KW, 12.3 H.P., 200/350 Volt, 1.450 Reve, per minute.
2 Colls Electric Copper Wire,
NRA, SWG 18.
3 Cases Clocks.
1 Case Aluminium Pots,
31 Pairs, Boots, Shoes and Slip-
'pers.
10 Sun Helmets:
34 Tins Espanall's Wood Filler. 13 Cash Boxes.
33 Iron Tower Bolts.
42 Padlocks.
124 Trunk Locks.
396 Drawer Lucks.
17 Electric Horna.
2 Cases Cigarette Boxes.
6 Boxes Hosiery Needles.
11 Drums. Celit.
9 Brums Fixem.
27 Electric Excess Indicators.
21 Pieces Black Sateens,
.1 Case Books,
3 Bags Parafin Wax.
I Case Quaker Oats.
180 Brass Valves.
1 Trunk containing Oki Clothes. 5 Cases Electrical Fixtures.
And
A Quantity of Confectionery and Miscellaneous Goods.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 15th March, 1928.
ON
SATURDAY, the 17th March, 1928, at 12 o'clock Noon,
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. One Studebaker Motor Car- 5 Seater.
One Cadillac Motor Car-7 Senter. In good condition.
On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delively.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneera.
Hong Kong 13th March, 1928.
THE Undersigned have received THE
instructions from the Official Receiver, Supreme Court, to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY, the 19th March, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m.
at the godown of Yuen Mow Hong
(in Bankruptcy), Praya, Kennedy Town.
248 Bags Rice,
991 Bags Bitter Nuts.
174 Bags Fertiliser.
25 Cases Shells.
3. Bags Iran Nuts.
3 Cases Hide Cutting.
177 Cases Clover.
6 Bags. Shelled Peanuts.
35 Bags Sago.
5 Bags Fish Maw,
25 Cases Purifying Liquid.
220 Bags Powder...
3 Cases Feather. Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 15th March, 1928.
KNOW THE /COUNTRY YOU
TLIVE IN BY VISITING THE 'CHINA' EXHIBITION
STANDREW'S HALL & GROUNDS, MAR. 28th 29th 30
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of
By Order of the Board of Directors, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
Hong Kong, 24th Feb., 1928.
water supplies and the aerodrome Canton was the subject of reference tions on behalf of Indian watch- Questions relating to the Colony's The visit of H.E. the Governor to As on outcome of representa-
The charge for admission to the tion at Kal Tack were put by Sir day when at the outset, Sir Henry registration and regulation was Public Enclosure will be $1 for all Henry Pollock at yesterday's Coun- Pollock, K.C., Senior Unofficial presented in a modified form at
cil meeting and answered, by the Member, spoke as follows:- persons including Ladies.
yesterday's meeting of the Leglo- Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax,. acting As thie le the first meeting of this lative Council when the Second
Council which has taken place reading was carried, since your visit to Canton, I de- The Attorney-General, the Hon. sire, as the Senior Unofficial Mem-Sir Joseph Kemp, in moving the
half price.
.'
Members are advised that they ust show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members" Enclo- sure.
Each member has the right to Introduce 2 non-members to the for Membere Enclosure, tickets whom
be obtained from Mesara. Linstead & Davis at $5
сал
each up to Friday, 16th March,
Colonial Secretary.
The questions and answers were as follows:-
1. What information can the Gov-ber, to express the deep gratitude Second Reading, said that under of this Colony to your Excellency the amended draft private watch- for your labours on our behalf.
men would not be subjected to
ernment lay before this Council an to the steps which are being taken in connection with the con- struction of the new reservoir in the Aberdeen Valley?
We are indeed fortunate to have police discipline and their pay would as the head of the Executive, at not be regulated under the Ordin- Answer: A Sessional Paper No. this present time, one who comance. All watchmen when the Bill 10 of 1927 on this subject has been bines a profound insight into Chi- became law would have to register 1928.
issued and was laid on the table on nese character with a genuine sym-as such but it would be for each to choose pathy with the aspirations of the individual watchman The charge for admission for the 22nd December last,
whether he would register as n Ladies to the Members' Enclosure The Secretary of State has been Chinese people. will be $2. Each member naked by despatch dated 30th You have rightly interpreted the private or public watchman.
Another alteration in the draft can obtain, upon application to the January, 1928, to give early sanc- sincere desire of all sections in this
was in regard to watchmen acting THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC
Secretary, Badges for admission of tion for this scheme, which, it is Colony for the restoration and con-
The original 2 Ladies free of charge. COMPANY, LIMITED.
proposed, to charge to Loan Ac-tinued maintenance of friendly as moneylenderɛ.
Bill provided that "no watchman Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, etce-count. The approval of the Secre- trading relations with TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tera, will not be permitted to tary of State is now being awaited. vince of Kwangtung, and in all the shall act as moneylender, etc." but 2. What steps is the Government steps which you have taken and it was now provided that this clause should not apply to any pri- Hong Kong Jockey Club during taking by leaflets or notices to are taking for the purpose of GENERAL MEETING of the Com-the Race Meetings.
instruct houroholders and others strengthening and extending those vate watchman who was register- pany will be held at P. & O. Build-
as to the imperative necessity of tles I can assure your Excellencyed as a moneylender on January 1 ing, Victoria, in the Colony of
conserving the water supply, of the wholehearted and unanimous of this year and who then after a Hong Kong at 12.10 o'clock in the
ed notices, in English and Chin-support of every section of the com certain time satisfied the Captain afternoon on FRIDAY, the 16th' day of March, 1928, for the pur
esc, be sent out to householders munity of Hong Kong. (Applause). Superintendent of Police that he periodically? Is it not possible pose of considering, and if thought At, passing the following Resolu-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN operate within t be permitted to
Hong Kong, 12th March, 1928.
NOTICE.
tion as an Extraordinary Resolu- THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA | tion:-
DOCK CO., LTD.
of.
this Colony? Why cannot print-
that some economy in consump- tion might be effected by reduc-
the
Governor On His Visit.
pro-
was actually and bona fide employ
ed as a watchman at the commence-
ing the amount of the free al- In reply, H.E. the Governor said:ment of the Ordinance.
The Ordinance to amend the NB- lowance of water to household-3 appreciate very much what the Cre?
Senior Unofficial Member has said to provide for the revocation of turalisation Ordinance, 1902, and Answer: The Government has hi and I cordially endorse his hope naturalisation rights in certain "pany be increased from its pre- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN therto. taken no such steps except that the friendly ties between this
"That the capital of the Com-
The Council adjourned
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
until
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH ÇO., LTD.
"sent capital of $3,000,000 (Hong N that the ORDINARY YEAR- on occasions of great urgency. Colony and the Liang Kuang pro- cases was read a Second and Third "Kong Currency) divided into LY MEETING of SHAREHOLD- Notices in English and Chinese vinces may be strengthened with time and became law. *300,0th, shares of $10 each to ERS, will be held in the Office of could be printed and distributed to every passing day, and that trade Thursday, March 29. "$6,000,000 (Hong Kong Cur the Company, 2, Queen's Buildings, house-holders periodically, but it between Hong Kong and Canton "rency} divided into 500,000 Hong Kong, on TUESDAY, 20th is not considered that the result of may flourish exceedingly.
The thanks of the Colony. for the "shares of $10 each and that March, 1928, at Noon, for consi-such action would justify the cost "such additional shares. shall deration of the Directors' Report of printing and distribution.
happy results so far achieved are "rank in all respects pari passu and Statement of Accounts for the
Arrangements will however be due first to Mr. Brenan, who has "with the original capital of the year ending 31st December, 1927.
made for the publication from time striven whole-heartedly ever since "Company"
The SHARE REGISTER and to time in the newspapers of the his appointment as Consul-General Colony of notices drawing attention at Canton for the improvement of TRANSFER
BOOKS wili be CLOSED from the 14th to the 20th to the importance of avoiding waste Anglo-Chinese rolations; next to March, 1928 (both days inclusive).
of water.
Mr. Shenton, lately a member of Some economy in consumption this Council, for establishing per- grams are lying at the office of the By Order of the Board of
would result from the reduction or sonal contact of a very friendly Great Northern Telegraph Com- Directors,
abolition of the free allowance of kind with Marshal Li Chaf-sum:pany (Limited) of Denmark: water, though it is doubtful whe-but above all to Sir Shou-son Chow, ther the saving would be sufficient Dr. Kotewall and Mr. Li Yau-ta’un' to justify the extra burden on the for paving the way by their in- community. The question will formal visit to Marshal Li for the be further considered.
recent mutual and cordial exchange
AND
NOTICE
IS
HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a further Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the same place at 12.30 o'clock in the afternoon on MONDAY, the Second day of April, 1928, for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, confirming the above Resolution as a Special Resolution. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a further
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 6th March, 1928.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE 39th ORDINARY ANNUAL
it, passing the following Resolu- Read, Victoria, Hong Kong, en
tions, namely:-
1.
3. In connection with the answer of official visits.
given to the Hon. Mr. Bernard It was also a fortunate and very at the last meeting of this Coun opportune circumstance that, short- cil to the effect that the Imperially after the informal visit which Government
WAS contributing
of
4
OF DENMARK.
The following unclaimed tele-
Beatty, Police, from Shanghai, Lehingaeng, from Amoy. Kokichi Inomate, c/o Okura, Praya East, from Penchihu.
Mrs. K. F. Chen, Kowloon Hotel, from Shanghai.
Hoobinkuo, from Amoy. Songul, from Hankow. Wardley, from Shanghai,
E. V. JESSEN,
Superintendent. Hong Kong, 15th March, 1928..
THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held at the same place on MONDAY, the
£100.000 towards the Kai Tak these three gentlemen paid to Can- Second day of April, 1928, at 12.40) o'clock in the afternoon or so soon
TESTING OF SHAREHOLD Aerodrome, what is the estimat-ton, H.B.M.'s Minister, Sir Miles ed sum of money which the Hong Lampson, called officially on Mar- thereafter as the above Meeting ERS in the above COMPANY will Kong Government will have to shai Li and communicated to him shall have terminated for the pur-be held at the Offices of the Com-
contribute towards the cost of such aerodrome?
in person the warm invitation of pose of considering and, if thought
forming the Aerodrome site adjoin-Kong, pany, St. George's Building, Chater
Answer: The estimated cost of this Government to visit Hong Personal and friendly in- WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of
tercourse 80 established cannot "That the Directors be, and March, 1928, at Noon for the pur- ing Kowloon Bay is as follows:-
fail to be of great value to the "they are hereby authorised, to pose of receiving a statement of (a) Resumption
Government as well as to the "capitalise the sum of $1,500,- accounts and the report of the area from the Kai
people both of Hong Kong and of Tak "000 profits of the Company Directors for the year ended 31st
Development
Canton. It will remove misunder- "standing to the credit of the December, 1927.
Co.
$1,001,250.00 Btandings. It will promote co- "Company's Reserve Fund and to
of THE TRANSFER BOOKS of (b) Resumption
operation. It will, strengthen the "allot to the members holding the Company will be CLOSED from
Lands and Pro-
forces of law and order; and itgate. "shares of the Company as on TUESDAY, the 13th March, 1928,
perties
185,000.00 will, I hope, mark the beginning "the 1st day of July, 1928, in res-
until WEDNESDAY, the 21st (e) Completion of Re-
of an era of peace, happiness and "pect of the net amount capitalis- March, 1928, both days inclusive.
clamation including
prosperity in South China. "ed fully paid shares of the Com-
surfacing, etc...... "pany of equivalent nominal
(d) Covering Nullahs, "value in the proportion of one
Road Construction "share for every two shares of
and forming Com- "the Company then held by such
ber "persons respectively and that "such shares so allotted shall "rank for dividends as from the "Ist day of July, 1928."
2.
"That if, on such distribution
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managera. Hong Kong, 1st March, 1928.
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
798,000,00
606,000.00
$2,529,250.00
"as aforesaid, any person would NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. LIVERPOOL ROLL OF HONOUR "be entitled to a fraction of a "share, the Directors shall, in
It has taken over eight years' THE FIFTY-NINTH ORDIN- "Hieu of issuing fractional certi-ARY GENERAL MEETING of work to complete the Roll of "ficatea, cause the whole share Shareholders will be held at the
Honour which is to be placed in "to be allotted to a person Offices of the undersigned on
Liverpool Cathedral and which "persons to be named by the MONDAY, the 26th March, 1928, Liverpool men who fell in the of 40,000 contains the names Directors and such share mayat Noon, for the purpose of re- "at such time as the Directors ceiving the Report of the General war. "ceeds distributed amongst the Managers, together with a State- "person entitled to the fractions ment of Accounts for the year end- "making up the share.”
"think it, be sold and the pro-
Dated the 3rd day of March, 1928.
By Order of the Board, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents,
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with order Boz No. 512
c/o “China Mat”
ed the 31st December, 1927.
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS- ED from the 12th to the 26th March, 1928, both days inclusive, JARDINE, MATHESON
& CO., LTD., General Managers, The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co, Ltd. Hong Kong, 5th March, 1928,
NOW is the time. The hatching sea- son has come. Don't waste time and money on Chinese poultry. Buy White Leghorn eggs and hatch them. In.8 months' time your pilllete will be lay-
NOTICES.
FANLING
HUNT
STEEPLECHASES.
EASTER MEETING. Saturday, 31st March, 1928.
DRAFT
FT PROGRAMMES and ENTRY FORMS for the EASTER MEETING to be held on Saturday, 31st March,
may be obtained from Dr. F. PIERCE-GROVE, Alexandra Buildings. ENTRIES close before NOON, Wednesday, 20th March, 1928.
HEALTH IS WEALTH
Does Mongy Make You' Happy?
Sometimes, but never unless you
ing The White Leghorn is the most have good health and enjoy it. If beautiful and the best layer of all you have poor health and lost faith breeds. Our eggs are from birds of in Medicine and other means, in- then the famous Barron-Tancred 250-300 vestigate and learn the truth of egg strain. Also
lively week-
old chicks, pullets and contre how the Poo On Herbs cured
sale. Right prices. Apply to POUL people. No drugs-Ne kne TRY SPECIALISTS. 60. Importers POO ON HERBS CO. and Breeders of pure-bred Arogria 66, Queen's, Road C., Jat danr. 2- Street, ground floor.io No. 0.7158;
The following Unclaimed Tele- grams are lying in the E. E. Telegraph Co, office, Hong Kong:-
Hinton, from Worthing Horshital, from Trujillo. Sergt. Selmes Queens, from Mar-
E. A. LEGGATT,
Superintendent. Hong Kong, 8th March, 1928.
NOTICE
OF REMOVAL.
We have This Day Removed into
Premises The more Commodious
whole Building situated in 3A, Wyndham Street and the Corner
of Wellington Street Exactly opposite our Old Building.
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PROPRIETORS OF THE'.
CHINA MAIL,
Hong Kong, 1st February, 1928,
8A, WYNDHAM STREET.