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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FORTY-EIGHTH ORDIN CONDITIONS TRY
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SCIENCE CONGRESS
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB DELEGATES ABOARD THE
"HARUNA MARU”
NOTICE
THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of Voting Members
will be held in the Jockey Clab FRIDAY, 17th May, 1929, at 6.10
By Order,
PARTICULARS & CON Auction of SARY GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, the the Offices of the undersigned or 6th day of May 1920, at THURSDAY, the 23rd May, 1929. p.m. 3 p.m.
at the Offices of the at Noon, for the purpose of re- Public Works Department, by ceiving the Report of the General Order of His Excellency the Gov Agents, together with a Statement ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land of Accounts for the year ended at Prince Edward Road, in the the 31st December, 1928. Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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Hong Kong, 30th April, 1929.
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER. BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 9th so the 23rd HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB. May, 1929, both days inclusive.
LOCAL COMPOSERS
TO HOLD CONCERT IN THE CITY HALL
NATIONAL FLAVOUR MR. CROOK ATTENDING
The sis. "Haruna Maru" is due
Music lovers are promised a morning, treat at the Hall on Tuesday
Board.
at
“RIVER PIRATE
THRILLING FILM TO-DAY AT QUEEN'S
VICTOR McLAGLEN
Those who have read The
Pirate,"
Charles
9.15 p.m., when a gala concert Francis Coe, which recently parlia will be given by local composers, the Saturday "Evening Post" and among whom will be Mr. Harry which comes to the Queen's Ore, at the piano.
Theatre to-day and to-morrow,
passengers are the delegates from Japan and America who are on their way to attend the Pacific Science Congress to be held in Batavia from May 16 to 25,
The concert will be made more will recall, most of all, that it was, The steamer is leaving here to interesting by the fact that it will primarily, the story of a boy who morrow and the delegates will be have a national flavour. There never had a chance until he met joined by Mr. A. H. Crook, head-will be three Sonatas for piano- the girl who plucked him from a master of Queen's College, who is forte and violin, Lieut.-Col.life of crime. attending the congress as a re-Cardew will have his part in one The central figures are a pair of presentative of the Education and his tmay be said to be typical-boon companions, a hard-boiled ly Englism music, while Mr. sailor, and a mere youth, who en- and Among the Japanese and Harry Ore (strongly Russian in gage in river piracy, working in JARDINE MATHESON & DRAFT PROGRAMMES
ENTRY FORMS for the American delegates are:-character) will have the second the dark of the night and ever FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEET- Marquis and Lady Y. Tokugawa, one. The third will be distinctly pursued by watchful harbour
police ING to be held on SATURDAY, Marquis N. Kuroda. Viscount A. Scottish by Capt. Macnair.
This provides for just a 18th May and оп MONDAY, Tanaka, Prof. M. Miyoshi, and Mr. Ore will also play his 1st few more thrills than come to the 20th May 1929 (Weather per- Dr. H. Hattori, adviser to Sonata in one movement for usual motion picture.
pianoforte, and one or two smaller Victor McLaglen plays the mitting) may be obtained at the H. I. J. M.'s Scientific Research.
America is also well represent-pieces, among which will be his role of the river pirate with his Race Course, Hong Kong Club, and Causeway Bay Stables.
ed, those chosen being Dr. T. W. Chinese transcriptions. Mrs.companion enacted by Nick Entries will CLOSE at 12 o'clock Vaughan, Professor in the Uni Womack will also sing four of Stuart. Lois Moran is the girl in noon on WEDNESDAY, 8th May,versity of California, Dr.. Coville, Lieut.-Col. Cardew's songs. the case, and Earl Foxe takes the
Mr. and Mrs. Cooke and several
part of the double crossing. others who have already passed.
"shark." through Hong Kong or are on
CO., LTD., General Agents,
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1929.
N°
11929,
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1929.
their way to Batavia for the Con- OPERATIC CONCERT ference.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON. LTD. Encorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-SIXTH OR- DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at the
The "Haruna Maru" will be Head Office, Union Building, "Hong
joined here by Dr. and Mrs. Kong, on FRIDAY, 24th MAY, Notice is hereby given that Mr. Edward M. Ehrhorn, of Honolulu, 1829, at 11 o'clock_a.m., for the ARCHIBALD RITCHIE, Chartered who arrived by the s.5. "Korea purpose of receiving the Report of Accountant, has been admitted a Maru" the Directors and the Statements partner in our Hong Kong basi-Ehrhorn is also attending the;
Dr. time ago. of Account to 31st December. ness as from 1st January, 1920. Pacific Science Conference. 1928, and of declaring Dividends, LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,
Chartered Accountants. 1st May, 1929.
PUBLIC AUCTION. ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS etc.
of the Sale by Public Auction
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of
CLOSED
to be held on MONDAY, the the Society will
be
6th day of May, 1929. at from 6th MAY to 24th MAY;
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near Prince Edward Road, Kowloon, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929.
Arenewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
fine 4-Roomed Bungalow with large hy the Surveyer of His Majesty the Garden. For full particulars-apply King, for one farther term of 75 Box No. 595, c/u "China Mail."
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The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the E. E. Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong:
COMPANY, LTD. (lncorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Union Building, Hong Kong.
on FRIDAY, 24th MAY, 1929. at 11.15 a.m., .for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1928, and of declaring Dividends.
etc.
THE TRANSFER ROOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 6th MAY to 24th
MAY Both Days Inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong),
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTY-THIRD OR-
Chowsetra, from San Francisco. N
Mra Lee Keng-tye from Singapore.
Thys, from San Francisco.
S. LACK,
Superintendent.
Franho, DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 24th MAY, 1929, at 11.20 a.m.. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1928, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1929,
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD. OF DENMARK.
The following unclaimed teic grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com- pany (Limited) of Denmark:- Manila Hotel, from Kobe. Honbunseon from Anoy.
Wonko Ahilouki,
Fung, from Shanghai. Chebros, from Tokyo,
E. V. JESSEN,
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Hong Kong, 2nd May. 1929:
You have more restrance by taking
OUR GENUINE CHINESE MEDICINE & PILLS.
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THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 6th MAY to 24th MAY, Both Days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 1st May, 1929.
“CHINA” LADIES' HAIR DRESSING SALOON.
NOTICE.
CHINA UNDERWRITERS LIMITED.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
Our Offices are now situated at: HONG KONG BANK BUILDING (4TH FLOOR),
·la, DES. VOEUX ROAD, CENTRAL.
HERBERT R. STURT, Manager.
Hong Kong, 20th April, 1929,
KAI TÁCK MOTOR BUS CO., (1926), LTD.
A
Route No. 9, Nathan Road.
TEN MINUTES' SERVICE of Buses will be operated on Route No. 9 (Star Ferry-Argyle Street) Between 3 and 9.30 am.. 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.. and 430 and 7.30 p.m. on and from Satur- day. May 4.
KAI TACK MOTOR BUS CO., .(1926), LTD.,
1. C. F. BELLAMY,
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AT THE STAR THEATRE SUNDAY
ITALIAN ARTISTES
An operatic concert will be given at the Star Theatre, Kow- loon on Sunday, "by the leading members of the Carpi Italian Grand
Co. Favourite Opera items from the operas already presented will be selected to make up the programme.
Tentatively the programme ta as under:er
"Andrea Chenier" Signor Frera 2. "Aida"
Signor Bodini
3. "Pagliacci"Signor Realli .4. "Barbiera di Siviglia"
5. "Mignon"
Signorina Ferlito ...Signorias Agorino
€. "Pagliacci"...Signor Giovannoni
7. "Le Perio du Brazil"
Signorina Ersanili
8. "Ritorna Signorina Impalomem
9. Pescatori di Perle"
Signor Gilletto
10. Selection from "Rose Marie"
1. "Ernanl"
Madame Henkina
Interval
.Signor Impolemen! Signor Giovannoni Signor Reali
2. "Italian Songs" Signorina Ferlico
3. Ballet
4. "Ay Ay" Spanish Song
Signor Gilletto
5. "Caro Noma" Madame Benking
6. "Fanciula del West" Signor Frera 7. "Neapolitan Bong
Signorina Agorino
8. Quartette from "Rigoletto"
Signorina Ecsanili Signor Agorino Signor Giletta Signor Realli
WAR IN SHANTUNG
Chefoo, Yesterday. Fushanhsien is still held by Northern troops under Chu Yu- pu, owing to the Nationalist Gen- eral Liu Chen-nien not accepting Chu Yu-pu's demand for freedom in return for surrender.
Mary Pickford-one of the latest snaps.
TO-DAY'S RADIO
BROADCAST BY Z. B. W.
ON 350 METRÈS
The following programme will be broadcast to-day from Govern- Nationalist casualties are re- ment Broadcast Station Z.B.W. on ported to be heavy. Liu Chen- 350 metres.
of
nien is unable to bombard the 5.30-6.30 p.m.-Programme of city owing to Chu Yu-pu station. Chinese music, (Odeon records sup Since the raising of the eming civilians in front of the sol- plied through the courtesy bargo upon arms for China many diery on the city walls. Reuter. Sincere Co., Ltd.).. orders have been received in Lon- don for the insurance of arms and ammunition to China.
It is understood that the man-
agements of many large British insurance companies arc of opinion that such insurances are inimical to British trade interests in China, and might jeopardise | the lives of Europeans-Reuter,
What U.S.A. Is Doing
Washington, Yesterday.
In spite of the raising of the arms embargo in China and re- gardless of the action of other Powers, from now on the United States announces that she will maintain a strict embargo on such the future. This shipments in course is described as an "exam- ple to other Powers," and as an
The Tale Her Tongue
Tells.
7.48 pm. Evening weather report.
8 pm. Evening programme, (Columbia records supplied through the courtesy of Anderson, Music Co.).
10.30 p.m.-Close down.
RADIO IN HOSPITAL
INSTALLATION ORDERED FOR THE “MATILDA”
Radio as a means of entertain- ment of hospital patients is by no means a novelty in other parts of the world, therefore it is interest- ing to learn that at least one of Hong Kong's hospitals is falling
This enterprising hospital is
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FENG YU-HSIANG CHIANG'S CHIEF OF STAFFS MISSION
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Feng Yu-hsiang.
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Messre. L. C. Admiraal, Arniot. Messrs. A. Brese, A. M. Birchall, C. W. T. Barker.
Dr. Baker Carr, Mr. J. M. Dal- garno, Comdr. and Mrs. T. E. Docksey.
Messrs. C. P. Foster and L. M. laxative, thus cleansing the system Foster, Mr. and Mrs. G. Foreman,
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Mr. J. E. Joseph.
Mesars. F. Kulka, Pierre Kahn.
Mr. Loong Kwai-lum, Miss H. Lillie.
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