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NOTICES.
NOTICE.
KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN CLUB.
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THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AN- NUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held in the Clubhouse on FRIDAY", 30th March, 1928, at 6. p.m. prompt,
A.. CHAPMAN,
Hon. Sec. Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1928.
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NOTICES.
HONG KONG LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION,
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE ANNUAL MEETING will be held at the H.K.C.C. Pavilion on MONDAY, 26th MARCH, at 6 p.m. Clubs intending to participate in the League are requested to send representatives to this meeting.
Hong Kong, 22nd March, 1928.
THE HONG KONG FIRE. INSURANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE
;
FIFTY-NINTH 'ORDIN-
TARIFF AUTONOMY,
SPECIAL
COMMITTEE TO PAVE THE WAY.
FOREIGN EXPERTS.
Shanghai, March 16. The Kuo Min, which, of course, is the official news agency of the Nationalist Government, issued yesterday the following transla- ition of regulations governing the duties of the National Tariff Com- organisation and defining the
mittee of the Nationalist Govern- ment. These were adopted and promulgated at the 46th meeting of the Government Council held yesterday morning:-
Art. 1. This Committee, creat- ed for the purpose of hastening and realising tariff autonomy, shall be known as the National
Tariff Committee.
Art. 2. The Committee shall
Box No. 539, c/o "China Mail." PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
TARY GENERAL MEETING of APARTMENT TO LET. N NOTIFIED
Shareholders will be held at the that SEALED TENDERS Jn Triplicate, which Offices of the undersigned on consist of a limited number of should be clearly marked "Tender MONDAY, the 26th March, 1928, members to be appointed by the SAVARIN HOUSE, 15 Hankow for permission to obtain clay from at Noon, for the purpose of re Nationalist Rond, next Star Theatre, Kowloon.
Government, a parcel of Crown Land at CHA ceiving the Report of the General Ministers of Finance, Foreign the Large Airy Room, well furnished, KWO LING, S.D. III., N.T." will Managers, together with a State-Affairs, Industry and Commerce, enclosed verandah, private bath,
be received the Colonial Secrement of Accounts for the year end-Communications, and the Direc modern sanitation, excellent cuftary's Office until Noon of TUES-ed the 31st December, 1927. wine. Moderate Terms,
tors of the Auditing Department The SHARE, REGISTER and and the Customs Administration. DAY, the 27th day of March, 1928, K.1429.
for the occupation for a period of TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS- being members of the Committee one year from the date of notifica-ED from the 12th to the 28th tion of acceptance of tender of the March, 1928, both days Inclusive. piece or parcel of ground, contain-
JARDINE, MATHESON ing about one acre, shown colour-
FOR SALE,
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FOR SALE-Large Matshed at ed red on plan signed by the Ting Kau (about 10 miles on Castle, Director of Public Works and dat Penk-road) Rebuilt October, 1927ed 9th March, 1928, but subject to furniture and crockery. Apply certain conditions which can be Box No. 538, e/o "China Mail."
jascertained at the office of the
Director of Public Works. FOR SALE-One 35 h.p. twin Esch tender must be accompani- cylinder Gas Engine, with gas pro-ed by a receipt to the effect that ducer, complete. One 25 kw. the Tenderer has deposited in the free wire 100/230 V, D.C. gen: Colonial Treasury a sum of $50 as erator, with switchboard complete. a pledge of the Lone fides of his One 19 h.p. Gas engine, with gas offer, which sum shall be forfeited producer, complete. One 10 kw. to the Crown if the Tenderer re- 220 V., D.C.,
generator, with fuses to carry out his tender and switchboard complete.. For fur-comply with the conditions, should ther particulara, address: Stout the tender be accepted. Memorial Hoapital, Wuchow, Kwangsi, South China.
FOR SALE-One brass "Hung
Form of tender and further par ticulars can be obtained from the office of the Director of Public Works.
The Government does not bind
Ming" pan of the Chinese Han itself to accept the highest or any Dynasty with automatic springs. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, tender. c/o "China Mail."
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.--"China Mail" Office, No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
HOME TUITION,
WESTOVER
STEVENAGE. Within an hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood, SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boardera 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
(Nationsi Frodel Higher
Certificate).
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS.
HAROLD T.' CREASY, Director of Public Works. 9th March, 1928.
NOTICE. QUEENS COLLEGE OLD BOYS
ASSOCIATION.
HE EIGHTH ANNUAL DIN-
take place on SATURDAY, the 14th of Queen's College. April, 1928, at 8.00 p.m. in the Hall
& CO., LTD., General Managers, The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.' Hong Kong, 5th March, 1928.
ipso facto.
Art. 3. The Committee shall be presided over by a chairman, with the Minister of Finance concur- rently acting as such.
Art. 4. The Committee shall establish the following three Sec- tions to be constituted by the several members. and, according to the extent of business thereof, shall further establish Sub-Sec-
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. tion Committees with authority to
that the FORTY-THIRD AN-haraid resolutions; how TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pass resolutions as regards vari- ous proposals of members
ever, must be submitted to the entire Committee for discussion and adoption.
The functions of the three Sec- tions shall be as follows:
NUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th March, 1928 at 11.80 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Gen-1. Statement of Accounts for the year 'eral Managers, together with n
ended 31st October, 1927..
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 22nd day of March, to THURSDAY, the 20th! day of March, 1928, both days in- clusive, during which period no 2. transfer of shares can be register-| ed.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers, Hong Kong, 16th March, 1928.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.
TH Members desiring to attend and
THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Com- to invite guests are requested to
pany will be held at the communicate with the Hon. TreaCompany's Officea, P. & 0. Build- surer, Chow Ping-un, Esq., c/o Asg, on MONDAY, the 2nd of surance Franco-Asiatique,
April, 1928, at 11 am.
By Order of the General Committee,
SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
ANNUAL GENERAL
T MEETING will be held in the
Board Room of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on WED., NESDAY, the 28th day of March,
THE BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED.
IN that
the SEVENTEENTH
【OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
.
The First Section. shall take charge of:
(a). The National Tarift
Schedule. (b). The revision of the
Tariff Schedule. (c). All affairs not pertaining to the 2nd and 3rd Sec- tion.
The Second Section shall take charge of:
(a). Reorganisation of the
national loans.
(b). Abolition of Likin, and
increase of the Tariff.
3. The Third Section shall take
charge of:
(a). Tariff Policy. (b). Deposit of the Customs
Revenue..
(c).
All matters relating to the organisation and re- gulations of the Customs: administration,
Art. 5. All resolutions of the Committee shall be executed upon approval by the Nationalist Gov- ernment.
AFTER WE SELL
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850 HOMELESS.
TWO DISASTROUS FIRES IN
PHILIPPINES.
Manila, March 17.
NOTICE.
TELEPHONE SERVICE
BETWEEN HONG KONG AND KOWLOON.
J. P. SHERRY,
Manager. Hong Kong Telephone Co., Ltd.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of
A fire, destroying 135 nipa homesROM 17th March, 1928, until the Company will be CLOSED | Art. 6. The Committee shall be and leaving approximately 600 per- C. G. ANDERSON,
from the 29th of March to 2nd of authorised to invite and engage sons homeless, swept the barrios of vice between HONG KONG and further notice, telephone ser- Hon. Secretary. | April, both days inclusive. such Chinese and foreign tariff San Antonio and Santa Monica, KOWLOON will Hong Kong, 21st March, 1928. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., experts as may be needed to form Pampanga, yesterday morning ac owing to harbour dredging opera- be restricted General Managers.
Technical Committee to inves-cording to a message received at tions necessitating the removal of Hong Kong, March 21, 1928.
tigate and discuss various techni-American Red Cross headquarters our submarine cables and result- cal mattera as they may arise. here last night. Members of the Technical Com-
ing in a reduction in the number The message telling of the blaze of junctions available to carry the mittee. whenever called upon for came from Sotero Baluyut, gov Telephone Traffle consultation, may attend meet-ernor of Pampanga, and although it above mentioned places.
between the ings' of the Committee to explain failed to give details concerning the
: their recommendations.
A full service will be restored disaster, it stated that there was immediately dredging operations Art. 7. The Committee shall an urgent need of aid and appeal cease. appoint a Chief Secretary, and ed to the Red Cross for help. other secretaries and staff-mem- ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL
Inquiry made last night at Con- bers as may be required. MEETING of Shareholders of the
Art. 8. The Chief Secretary, little further information.
stabulary headquarters furnished Company will be held at the lead acting under instructions from Office, No. 6, Des Voeux Road, the Chairman of the Committee, from Pampanga reported that they Autoists returning to Manila Central, Hong Kong, on WEDNESshall direct and supervise the had heard of a fire north of Mt. DAY, the 4th April, 1928, at 2.30 secretaries and staff-members in Arayat but likewise could furnish p.m. for the purpose of receiving all matters. the Report of the Directora to-
little or no information. Art 9. Regulations governing gether with a Statement of Ac- the functions of the Sectional
The Red Cross took steps upon HEALTH IS WEALTH.
counts for the year ending Slat Committee, the Technical Com receiving Governor Baluyut's mes- December, 1927.
to the fire Does Money Make You Happy?
mittee, and the duties of the age to send relief The TRANSFER BOOKS of the secretaries and
victims. ataif-members
Dr. T. Abad, chief of the Red Sometimes, but never unless you Company will be CLOSED from shall be drawn separately. have good health and enjoy it. If the 20th March, 1928, to the 4th Art. 10. The foregoing regula- Cross dental division and a relief you have poor health and lost faith April, 1928 (both days inclusive), tions shall become effective from worker together with R. E. Riordan In Medicine and other meane, In- during which period no transfer date of promulgation.
and A. Barbayto both of the local Red Cross offices, left the city vestigate and learn the truth of of shares can bo registered.
about 6 p.m. motor for the stricken barrios.
-Public Auctions 1928, at 6.30 p.m.
All those interested in the work of the Society are invited to attend.
HE Undersigned have received T. Instructions to sell by Pablic
Auction
ON SATURDAY, the 24th March, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m.,
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street, 160 Piculs Glass Electric Cells.
180 Brass Valves.,
2 Casks Carbonate of Soda.
1 Acetylene
Searchlight
Cylinder complete.
2 Safes.
5 Electric Heaters.
5 Drums White Ant O
AND
and
(for account of the concerned.)
1 Case Soda Straws.
6 Cases Toothpicks.
1 Case containing Lead Pencils
and Rubber Erasers.
25 Dozen Antiphlogistine,
19 Pieces White Proofed Canvas.
1 Case Sanitary Napkins.
2 Cases Del Monte Sugar Peas.
8 Cartons Blotting Paper.
1 Sack Fungus.
(all more or less damaged.)-
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1928.
ON TUESDAY, the 27th March, 1928. commencing at 6.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Valuable Collection of
POSTAGE STAMPS,
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 26th March, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
Hong Kong, 23rd March, 1928.
B. O. BLAKER,
Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong, 22nd March, 1928.
how the Poo On Herbs cured people. No druga-No knife.
POO ON HERBS CO.,
66, Queen's Road C., 1st floor.
By Order of the Board,
LOOK POONG-SHAN,
Chief Manager, Hong Kong, 19th March, 1928.
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with order to Box No,
c/o “China Mall”
Chambers And Likin.
Peking, Mar. 14.
The Red Cross party will make a The vernacular papera state that the All-China Union of survey of the damage done and de- Chambers of Commerce have ad- termine the amount of food and dressed a communication to the clothing. supplies needed Tariff Autonomy
Committee morning.-
this
urging that likin should be abol-. Temporary relief quarters, how- ished simultaneously with an in-ever, will be erected. Immediately. crease of tariff and stating that Advices received by the Manila they will oppose any suggestion R. R. Company would indicate that contrary to this-Reuter.
the fire reported by Governor Ba- luyut was the second serious disas- ter that occurred in this province within two days, as the railroad company was informed that thirty houses had been destroyed in a con- fingration at Sexmonn, Pampanga, on Monday afternoon.
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Hong Kong, 17th March, 1928.
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