MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1929,
Phone C. 22
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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WANTED:
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
-AND-SURVEYORS.
Public Auctions-
THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON
TUESDAY, April 2, 1929, at 12 o'clock (noon), at their Sales Room, Duddell Street."
NOTICES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY (1918), LTD.
NOTICES.
BANK HOLIDAYS
TN- Accordance with Ordinance TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN No, 5 of 1912, the EXCHANGE
GENERAL MEETING of the above transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS. Company will be held at the Offices on FRIDAY, SATURDAY and of Messrs. Shewan, Tomes & Co., MONDAY, the 29th 30th instant the General Managers of the said and lat-prox. (Easter Holidays).
Hong Kong, 26th March, 1929.
Company "St. George's" Building, Hong Kong, on MONDAY, the 6th. day of May, 1929, at 12 o'clock Noon, when the subjoined Re- solutions will be proposed as Ordinary Resolutions.
NOTICE.
HK.W.G. & M.C.L. One Ingersoll-Rand 7"x 6", Type
1. That the authorised capital of 20, Fortable Air Compressor, Gaso- the Company (which is now THE ANNUAL GENERAL line Engine Driver, mounted on $3,600,000 divided into 720,000 MEETING of the Hong Kong WANTED.-English couple require wooden skide complete. Horse shares of the nominal value of $5 Women's Guild and Ministering small furnished house or flat, Heng Power 26, Air Pressure 100 lb. per each, the whole of which have been Children's League will be held at Kong central or Kowloon near Star Ferry.
Apply Box No. 592, c/o square inch gauge, Capacity 160 c. lasted) be increased to $5,000,000 the Helena May Institute on "China Mail."
ft per minute (for operating by the creation of 280,000 addi- THURSDAY, April 4 at 10.30 am. pneumatic rock drills, revetting tional shares of the nominal value WANTED. - English Woman seeks hammers, etc.) now stored at the of $5 each ranking as from date daily employmezt. Capable child's Hong Kong Engineering and Con- of allotment for dividend and in iarze. Apply to Box 580, e/o "China struction. Company's Yard, Chat all other respects pari passu with HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. Mall."
ham Road, Kowloon.
the shares constituting the Com- WANTED.--For Young English Girl For further particulara and in-
pany's present issued capital. passage or part, passage to England spection orders, apply to the under- in return for services, Reply: Mraigned.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
J. McCormack. The Bungalow, Quarr Bay.
FOR SALE.
Hong Kong, March 30, 1929, -
THE
THE SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING WW be held (wen- ther permitting) at Happy Valley on MONDAY, 1st April, 1929, commencing at 2 p.m.
2. That 80,000 of the said 280,- 000 additional shares be offered forthwith in the first instance (in LAMMERT BROS., the proportion of one new share Auctioneers. for every complete number of nine Hong Kong, March 30, 1929. existing shares held by them re-
spectively) to the members of the P.m.
FOR SALE. 1930 Opel Cars, 9/16! H.P. Four Passengers Touring and THE Undersigned have received 30/60 H.P. Seven Passengers Pullman instructions to sell by Public Limousine de Luxe. Apply Lycn Bros., Ching Bldgs. Phone C. 3813. Auction
FOR SALE-8 H.P. Rover Car in good Condition; Running expenses low. Owner leaving Colony, $450 or near offer. Box 691, e/o "China Mail."
A
FOR SALE-"Barkers," Sai Wan. fine 4-Roomed Bungalow with large Garden. For full particulars apply Box No. 595, c/o "China Mail."
ON
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 1929, commencing at 10.30 am..
at the Standard Oil Company's Installation, Laichikok
A Large Quantity of SURPLUS STORES.
"
The first bell will be rung at 1.30
The charge for admission to the
CHINA AND JAPAN
THE NANKING AND HANKOW
· INCIDENTS
^^ PROBABLE SETTLEMENT -
Tokyo, Saturday.
It is learned on good authority
ese Minister) will probably meet that Mr. Yoshizawa (the Japan-
Dr. C. T. Wang (China's Minister for Foreign Affairs) on April 1, for the purpose of settling the Nanking and Hankow. incidents.
It is understood that an agree- ment was practically reached in the preliminary negotiations between Mr. Yada and Dr. Wang. No hitch is expected.
No Meeting
Nanking, Saturday,
Dr. C. T. Wang and Dr. Yoshi- zawa did not meet to-day owing to the indisposition of Chow Lung- kuan, chief of the Asiatic depart- ment of the Foreign Office Reuter,
"TRUE" GOVERNMENT
REACTION OF THE PRESS IN
**WUCHOW
[From Our Own Correspondent]
Wuchow, Wednesday.
In view of the present impasse between the Nanking Government, Company who on the 6th day of Public Enclosure will be #1 represented by Marshal Chiang Kai- May, 1929, are registered in the Company's Share Register as the per day for all persons including shek, and the powerful Kwangsi clique, composed of Generals Li holders of the said 720,000 shares Ladies.
Tanng-jen, Li Chat-sum, Pel Hsung- Soldiers and Sailors in uniform hai and Wang Shao-hung, Interesti at par and so that on acceptance of the offer the full nominal amount half price.
two places, is centreing around Members are advised that they Nanking of $5 due in respect of each such
and the province of share taken up shall be paid not must show their Badges to obtain Kwangsi. Several days ago Gen- later than the 4th day of July, admission to the Members' Enclo-erals Li Taung-jen and Wang Shao-
1929.
sure.
for
UNIVERSALLY COOK'S ACCEPTED. TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
ISSUED IN STERLING AND US DOLLARS.
THE SAFEST & MOST CONVENIENT METHOD OF CARRYING FUNDS WHILST TRAVELLING.
12, PEDDER ST. FIRST FLOOR.
THOS. COOK & SON (BANKERS), LTD.
AND WAGON - LITS CO.
JUST RECEIVED
A new shipment of
TOILET ARTICLES AND
SOFT GOODS
at reasonable prices.
THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.
153-155, Des Voeux Road Central.
TO-DAY'S RADIO
BROADCAST BY Z. B. W.
ON 350 METRES
Each member has the right to hung arrived in Wuchow rather un- And that such offer be made by introduce 2 non-members to the expectedly. Their presence in the Comprising:-
notice specifying the number of Members Enclosure, tickets city was not announced through the Anchor, Brass Bushing, Burner shares to which the member is whom can ba obtained from columns of the local newspapers (complete Fuel Oil Burning Out- entitled and limiting a time within Messrs. Linstead & Davis at 35 until the following day : FOR-SALE.-Wharfedale Printing
The following programme will wt), Leather Belting, Watchman which the offer if not accepted by each per day up to Thursday, 28th Yesterday, they left by motor Press, in excellent condition. take Sheet Double Demy. Useful for Clocks, Westinghouse Dynamos, the member on behalf of himself March, 1929.
car for the provincial capital, be broadcast to-day from the Gov- ernment Broadcasting Station Small Printing Shop. Apply Box No. Engines, Faucets, Hydrant, S. G., or his nominee will be deemed to be
The charge for admission for Nanning, to attend to official bus 2.B.W. on 350 metres. 594, c/o "China Mail."
Revitting Hammers, Wire Wound declined, and that the Directors of Ladies to the Members Enclosure ness in connection with the dis-
1.48 p.m.-Weather Report.. Hose, R. H. Lace. Motor. Pipe the Company be at liberty to fix will be $2 per day.
patching of troops.
5:30-6.30 p.m. Programme Threading Machine, Rotary Pumps, such time and to extend it to auch
Each member can obtain, upon through Kwellin to
Contingents are being sent north
Chinese Music. (Records supplied Screw Drivers, Screws, Hand Taps, date or dates and upon such terms application
the Kwangsi- to the Secretary, Tees, Spar Varnish, Valves, Delen as they may think fit.
And fur Badges for admission of 2 Ladies Hunan border and on up north into through the courtesy of Messrs.
The Sincere. Co., Ltd.) Lighting Plant, etc.,
ther that any of the said 80,000 free of charge.
Hupeh province. Other units are
7.48 pm. Evening Weather shares which shall not be taken up
moving eastward overland to the Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men,
Report. by the Company's shareholders. In etc., will not be permitted to
North River area of Kwangtung manner aforesaid he disposed of
province with Shiuchau and the operate within the precincts of the
the Race Meeting."
TO LET.
TO LET GODOWN, 150, Praya East. -Apply: GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.
and
A QUANTITY OF FURNITURE including:
of
8 p.m. Evening Programme.
TO LET-One Front and One Back Room. Can be let together or separ- ately; use of kitchen and bathroom. boards. Washing Tables, Ward-times and upon such terras as the Apply to: Mrs. Chan, Orient Build-robes, Door Mats, Mattinge, Elec- Company's Directors shall in their ing, 687, Nathan Rd.
trie Ceiling and Table Fans, absolute discretion think fit. Tables, etc., etc.
8. That no shareholder shall On View from Tuesday, April 2 be entitled to. any offer of a fraction of an additional share Terms: Cash on Delivery.
in respect of any odd share LAMMERT BROS.,
shares held by such shareholder. Auctioneers, Hong Kong, March 25, 1929.
Desks, Dressing Tables, Side-in auch manner at such time or Hong Kong Jockey Club during Kwangtung-Kiangsi border as the Columbia Records supplied †
TO LET-Offices to be let in Queen's Road, Centret. Apply to E. D. SASSOON & Co. Ltd., French Build- ing.
ΤΟ LET.-"Norman Cottage" East, Seth's
Corner, Farnished 6 roomed house. Garage for Austin "." Early occupation. Apply to Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming.
TO LET OR FOR SALE.
TO LET or FOR SALE Nos. 1, 3 Complete with &B, Kennedy Road. Flush system. Apply Box No. 593, e/ó "China Mail."
EXHIBITION.
PICTURE EXHIBITION at Komor & Komor. Water colours, Pastels and Ollpaintings by the foremost artists will open TUESDAY, the 2nd April for ten days only.
MISCELLANEOUS.
1929.
THE
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction
ON FRIDAY, the 5th April, 1929, commencing at 11 a.m.
at No. 8, Aimai Villas, Kowloon. A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Comprising:-
or
4. That the remaining 200,000
shares be issued in such manner
Hong Kong, 25th March, 1929.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (Founded 1889.)
posts. →
through the courtesy of Mesara, Anderson Music Co.) Travellers attempting to go over-Merrie England". (E. German), land from Nanning to Lluchau have reported that all motor cars have been commandeered for troop move- ments, so that the road is therefore closed for public travelling.
Traitors to Party!
It is interesting to note the re-
of the said 280,000 additional A CONCERT of Light Music action of the local Press. Artleies
will be held in the Hall of at such time or times and. upon the Helena May Institute at 5.30 such terms and conditions as the p.m. on TUESDAY, April 16, 1929. Tickets, $2 each, may be obtain Company's Directors in their
ed from Members of Committee, at absolute discretion shall think fit.
the Anderson Music Co., Ice House THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the
Street, and at the Helena May Company will be CLOSED
from Institute. MONDAY. the 15th day of April, 1929, to SATURDAY, the 4th day
are appearing attacking Marshal Chiang and his supporters. These articles brand bhem as Communists, as enemies of their country, and as traitors to their party. They call for the overthrow of the National Government as represented by the Nanking officials, claiming, on the other hand, that the Government as represented by the Kwangsi faction
Selection, The Band of H.M. Grenadier
Guards. "Suite Iberia" (Albeniz),
Madrid Symphony Orchestra. No. 1 Triana. No. 2 El Corpus en Sevilla. No. 8 El Puerto.
N Danza Espanola-No. 66” .
(Granados),
• Madrid Symphony Orchestra. "Come, Silver Moon,"
Love's Dream," Duet,
Dora Labbette and Hubert Eisdell with J. H-Squire Celeste Octet. La Gioconda Dance Of The
Hours" (Ponchiellfy
of May, 1929 (both days in BEST COAL & CHEAPEST PRICE is the true Nationalist Government.It clusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be .re-
Teak Hatstand, Couch and Chairs, Large Arm- chairs, Blackwood Folding Screen, Blackwood Table, Blackwood Tea- poys. Blackwood Curio Cabinet, Curtains, Electroliers, Oil Paint- ings, Water Colours, Ornaments, Carpets, Coiling Fans, etc., etc."
Teak Dining Table, Dining Teak Sideboard Mirror, Teak Glass Cabinet, Crockery, Glassware, etc., etc.
Chesterfeldgistered.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and i promptly printed.-"China Mall" Office, No, 3A, Wyndham St. Telephone Cen-Chairs,
tra) 32.
HOME TUITION.
with
Teak Bedsteads, Double and Single Teak Wardrobes, Teak
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE. Within Dressing Tables wth Triple Mir-
an hour from London. In healthy rors, Teak Marble Top Washstand, i neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS
and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders
Teak
Chest of Drawers, Teak
received in the House of the Principal, Desks, Tables, Chairs, etc., etc. Individual care and attention. For
Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER (National Frodel Higher Certificate).
TANG YUK, DENTIST Snecessor, to
the late STEY TING. 14, D'Aguilar Street.
TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Ködals and Cameras
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate,
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Also
One Piano by F. Rachal & Co. One Iron Safe
and
One Cryetal, Refrigerator. On View from Thursday, the 4th April, 1929.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 30th March, 1929.
You have more assurance by taking OUR GENUINE CHINESE MEDICINE & PILLS.
on Sale at:
SHING CHAI TONG DRUG STORE.
Established 1892.
189, Queen's Road C.
Tel C. · 1853.
SPORTING
GUNS AND ACCESSORIES."
GUNS Greenor, Webley & Scotts, B.S.A. J. W, Needham & Ralck Freres ir Rifles - Revolvers, S&W-Rifle Accessories Aper- ture Sights Sporting requisites Cartridges to suit all bores. THE HONG KONG SPORTING ARMBAND AMMUNITION.
Dated the Twenty-eighth Day of March, 1929.
ad/- SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., ·
General Managers.
CLOSING SALE
at
FOOK WENG & CO.
China Building, Hong Kong
for
Canton Shawl, Swatow Linen, Shanghai Silk, and all sorts of ORIENTAL ART OBJECTS.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always bas available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c..
men
Our men are employed by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee satis- faction.
Please phone or call : —- K:661 No. 2, Saigon Street, Yaumati or
C.2560 No. 36, Tang Man Street.
PROMPT REPAIRS
FIAT GARAGE
67A, 67B, Des Voeux RL. C. Tel. C. 4921.
The papers are making much of the reported telegrams of General "Old KWONG HANG & CO. Feng Yu-hsiang and Marshal Yen
Tel. C.. 2736.
43, Des Voeux Road Central. Government and Admiralty Coal
Contractors.
HOUSE COAL
Peak
Upper Level
Middle Level Central Office
Kowloon
Shih-shan demanding of the Nan- king Government an explanation as of Marshal Li to the "detention" Chai-sum. Local supporters are interpreting this as meaning that the two Marshals, Feng and Yen,
at $23.00 per ton. will throw in their support with the
$22.60
52
$21.00
**
$20.00
+
+
1
» $17.00 The above prices include deli- very charges to destination.
“CHINA" LADIES' HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
Head Office:26, Des Voeux Boad Central. Tel C. 6234.
First Branch- No. 5, D'Aguilar Street. (For Ladles only) (Telephone No. C. 6284) Second Branch-
No. 22, Queen's Road Central.
(For Ladies & Gents.) (Bear Ground floor of Kayamaby Bailding).
Your Visit is cordially welcomed when you will see that our Train- ed Female Hair Dressers give you every satisfaction.
Business Hours
8 am to 7 pm. on weeks days. 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays,
Kwangsi faction.
[Feng is reported since to have
Court Symphony. rchestra- Don't Do Nothing But Rain" (Cock),
Fashioned Girls" (K. & G. Weston), Duet,
Billy Mayer & Gwen Farrar "Symphony No. 34 in C (338)" |
(Mozart),
Sir Thomas Beecham conducting The Royal Philharmonic Orch. No. 1. Allegro vivace. No. 2. Andante di molto. No. 3. Finale. "Sonny. Boy,"
thrown in his, lot with Chiang "For Old Time's Sake," American Kai-shek.]
Hong Kong Notes Favoured
Duettista,
Layton and Johnstone. The money market is very "Chant Sans Paroles"; unsettled, which is natural-in-view "Invitation To The Valse", of the state of affairs. Hong Kong
J. H. Squire Celeste Octet. currency has been quoted two for "Don Giovanni" (Mozart), one in terms of the provincial paper Selection, notes. The exchange rate to-day is a little steadier, being at 87. How ever, It is difficult to secure Hong Kong notes froz even the larger "At banks in the city. The reason for this is due to the fact that people
Sir Dan Godfrey conducting the Bournemouth Municipal, Orchestra.
The Races", Descriptive Sketch by
Clapham and Dwyer.
with large sums have hurriedly "Faust" (Gounod), Selection, bought up all available Hong Kong Classic Symphony Orchestra: notes, fearing that in the event of "In My Bouquet Of Memories", war the provincial netes would be "Little Mother", worthless.
Jean Lensen & His Orchestra.
Many officers In the army, on "Minuet" (Herman Finck), receiving orders to proceed to the "A La Gavotte" (Finck)," front, have immediately changed
Frank Tours & Placa their salaries Into Hong Kong
Theatre Orch. currency, howing that this is cur- 10.10 p.m.-News Bulletin.. rent throughout the various pro-"Aida-Grand March" (Verdi), vinces, and at a high rate of
Milan Symphony Orchestra exchange.
and Chorus, 200
WE CLEAN
PARTY
FROCKS
--and all other items of the dainty feminine ward- robe, with the same pains. taking
care you'd yourself. Our charges are so reasonable it's really a great economy. Call on us
tise
THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO.
HEAD OFFICE & WORKS:" Mongkok, Tel. K, 32. HONG KONG DEPOT:
16, Stanley St., Tel. C. 1279. KOWLOON HOTEL DEPOT. PEAK HOTEL DEPOT.
HONG KONG HOTEL (Visitors-
only). PENINSULA HOTEL (Visitors
only).
Write or Phone for complete Price. List.
When Greta Garbo went home to Sweden she chose sports costumes that might be practical both for the cessn voyage and the cold climates of her country.
comes to the Queen's Theatre of There is no disorder or trouble "On The Steppes Of Central Asia" Thursday. Mias Banky appears AS
HONG KONG HEIGHTS reported within the province, and
For the information of visitors the following list of some of the highest points on the Island and Mainland is published:
Island.
Victoria Peak
Mt. Parker
the Government is exercising every precaution to preserve peace and order.
SPEED
BEAUTY
Conservatoire, Faris.
(Borodine), AN
Marie, lovely, quiet, modest, whose Orchestre De La Societe Des virtues are the viage boast Into the ordered goodness of her life, a storm appears in the person of Captain the Count⚫ Karl von Hagan, with the troop of Uliana
10.30 pmClose Down
"THE AWAKENING"
COMING TO THE QUEEN'S
on their Spring manoeuvres, In the little Alsatian bamlet, indigna
tion mounts in the hearts of the The thrill of hard-riding Uhlans, peasants as they see Marie court the world-famous cavalry troops ed and won by this philanderen that were Germany's pride before Karl, whom they know is seeking the war comedy in quaint, rustic only conquest
SERVICEs, twilight courting in sle by
Fest.
1823
Signal Station
1774
1734
Mountain Lodge
1725
The Eyrie
1725
Peak Hotel
1305
Talkoo Sanatorium Mt. Davis
1000
877
Bowen Boad (fikerbede) 297
Mataland Taimoshan Kowloon Paak
YES SIR, IT'S. A—
Feet
PONTIAC
YOU WANT
1971
The Awakening,” tells of how country lanes; stern drama in «Janeir great romance almost grew shell torn convent; a wild ride for to equally great tragedy, and of the berty through ha storm of shrapnel adtent of the War that brought and bullet. •
them together. Lopis Wolheira There are among the high pots and Walter Byron, an English actor Vilma Banky's first starring new to the screen, are also among ure, The Awakening," which the principala.