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TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1930.
COMPANY MEETINGS
FOR
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'Phone' 20022
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE.
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TO LET.-No. 5, Dragon Terrace. Causeway Bay, 1st, 2nd and 3rd doors. Each flat has three bed rooms, dining room, servants' quarters, kit chen, bath room, and water closets, Bultable for Europeans. Apply Clark
Tu. 10, Dea Voeux Road C
GODOWN TO LET.
A GODOWN at Whitfield Road con- wisting about 2,500 sq. ft. next to Kwong Sung Hong Glass Factory. Please apply to Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the ANNUAL ORDIN ARY GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders will be held at the Hong Kong Hatch Hong Kong Đ
CLASSIFICATION LIST,
THE CHINA MAIL.
WEDNESDAY, the 7th May, 1980, | THE CLASSIFIED LIST
THeadings, under which all
of at 11.30 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc-goods imported to and exported tors together with a Statement of from Hong Kong must be declar Accounts for the year ended 31sted to the Statistical Branch of December, 1929.
the Imports and Exports Depart The TRANSFER BOOKS of thement, ander the Registration of Company will be CLOSED. from Imports & Exports Ordinance MONDAY, 28th April, to WED-1922, is now ready and may be NESDAY, 7th May, both days in obtained at the Statistical Branch (1. & E. Department), Beacons field Arcade, price 50 cents.
clusive,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hong Kong, 22nil April, 1930.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE
FORTY-NINTH ORDIN- ARY GENERAL MEETING
W. SCHOFIELD. Assistant Superintendent, Imports & Exports. Hong Kong, 3rd May, 1930.
GENERAL NOTICES
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RAFT PROGRAMMES and
DENTRY FORMS for the
of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on FIFTH and SIXTH EXTRA RACE FOR SALE OR TO LET.
FRIDAY, the 16th May, 1930, at MEETINGS to be held on SATUR- Noon, for the purpose of receiv-DAY, 17th May and on SATUR- CHEUNG CHAU-Attractive four-ing the Report of the General DAY. 7th June and MONDAY, roomed ungulaw for sale or to let Agents, together with a Statement 5th June, immediately. Completely furnished. of Accounts for the year ended mitting) may be obtained at the (weather per- garden and tenis court. Apply the 31st December, 1929. Lowe, Ringhum & Matthews, Charter-
Race Course, Hong Kong Club and er Bank Building.
Causeway Bay Stables.
EXHIBITION.
SPRING EXHIBITION of WATER COLOURS & OIL PAINTINGS at Mesura, Komor & Komor opens for ONE WEEK ONLY, WEDNESDAY. April 30..
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WANTED. The United Directory of Canton, Hong Kong & Macno for the year 1930-1931 will be issued soon, Those who wish to advertise in the said Directory are requested to apply Ste Iling & Co., China Building.
TUITION
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 16th May, 1930, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents.
Hong Kong, 25th April, 1030.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, LTD. A (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING ol the Society will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, CANTONESE AND MANDARIN
on FRIDAY, 30th LANGUAGE and characters TAUGHT lung Kong, by Mr. SIIIU. Special notes and books. MAY, 1930, at 11 o'clock A.M., for Twenty-three years' experience. Rapid the purpose of receiving the Report progress ensured. Special explana-of the Directors and the Statements tions in English given to beginners.of Account to 31st December, 1929, Particular coaching in pronunciation. Terms moderate. First class refer-and of declaring Dividends, etc. спсея. Numerous
at The TRANSFER BOOKS of the examinations. No. 16. Wyndham Society will be CLOSED from 12th Street. Top Floor.
MAY to 30th MAY, Both Days
SUCCENSES
SPECIAL PHYSICAL CULTURE CLASS.
MME. BARONELLI.- Special atten- tion given to stout and still ladies who desire to regain their youthful; figure. Special treatment given to
inclusive.
By Order of the Board,. PAUL LAUDER
General Manager. Hong Kong, 5th May, 1930.
1930
AUTOMATIC "PHONES IN SHANGHAI
ENDORSED BY BRITISH EXPERT.
DIRECTORS' REPORT."
system
CHINESE CUSTOMS.JUDICIAL SCANDAL. MURDERED ITALIAN
2 Chinese Commissioners Changlu Salt, Merchants'
Appointed.
POLICY APPROVED.
Nanking, April 15.
at the
Case.
ARRESTED 20 MONTHS AGO.
Nanking, April 22.
PRIESTS.
MINISTER'S TRIP TO CANTON,
COMPENSATION DEMANDED,
سجده
The Shanghai Mutual Tele- the Maritline Customs Service have Administrative Council to-day an Three senior Chinese members of the regular conference of the shareholdes a statement concern at Cou begin met ta chl-hui authorities ordering them to cancel that the recent visit of Signor phone Company has issued to its recently been promoted to the rank ander was issued to the judicial North China Daily News, Bays A correspondent, writing to the ing the negotiations which have becomes Commissioner at Hang the ball offered for the release of Vare, the Italian Minister to de been proceeding for some corchow; Mr. Ong Shou-sherig, Cont the five Salt-merchants of Changlu mand compensation for the mur- siderable time. The statement missioner at Yangchow; and Mr. Tientsin), and to have them ar- der of Bishop Versiglia and deals ut considerable length with Ting Kuei-tang, the history of the introduction of Sucretury
Chlef Chinese rested again pending a thorough in-Father Caravario occasioned the automatic
Inspectorate-vestigation and trial. The five Salt-something of a sensation in Can- Shanghai, and an outline of the Commissioner.
into General, is also given the rank of Monopolists were arrested some ton. argument in support of the Rotary
wonty months ago and brought to When Signor Vare telegraphed system which the company de-
With these, promotions, there are Nanking for investigation on the that he was coming up to the cided to install in 1924, and a
now four full Chinese commissioners charge of irregularities in connee-Kuangthing capital on an Italian statement of reasons why the Chi-heng, Commissioner at Chaing-salt in connection with the "National companied by his daughter, Gov- in the Service Including Mr. Chaw tion with the levy of a surtax on gunboat, the Sebastian Caboto, ac- adoption of any other system king. Satisfaction is expressed in Salvation Fund" during the last enor would prove inconvenient.
Chen Aling-shu got Reference is made to the ap, the Inspector-General who, it is Kuanghsu.
Chinese circles with the policy of decade of the reign of Emperor ready to give the Minis pointment of an expert to inves-
ter a royal welcome. A weknowledged, is doing everything The authorities have so far failed suite of rooms was yeserved at the possible gradually to improve the to produce any evidence to substan- New Asia Hotel, a car placed at welfare of the service and to elevate tiate the charge on account of the the visitor's disposal, and a pro the position of qualified Chinese remoteness of time, while archives gramme of receptions and ban- members of the staff.
this matter are unobtain quets was tentatively made up. It is also learned that the Minis-able after the repeated political, try of Finance has decided to turn changes during the last decade. visit was to be taken as an official Asked by radio whether the over a number of Chinese inland Finally the five salt merchants were one or not, the answer came that Custom houses to be administered by allowed to be released on bail two it way left to the Kuangtung the Maritime Customs. So far, four months ago on the plea of illness authorities to decide what form inland Customs barriers have thus and age. been transferred, the Yangyu Kwan,
the reception should take, but in The Hopei Provincial Guild in Italy it was the custom to salute Fengyang Kwan, and the native Nanking, who offered bail on their & Minister with 17 guns. Ut customs at Wenchaw and Wahu. behalf, however reported to the questionably it was to be infer The change is reported to be proving Government last week to the effect red, then, that this was an official satisfactory AN revenue receipts that since the arrival of Lin Tain-call, Forts and ships of war, were huve more than doubled during the chen, short period of trial-Kuo Min.
former Manager of the given their orders: colours were Changlu Salt Monopoly, in Nanking to be dipped and the proper merchants had salute given the Italian Ministèr, been plotting secretly and engaging at the programme was made "The in reactionary scheming. As Lin more elaborate than ever. Tain-chen was a notorious reaction-banquet hall at the Provincial agent for whose Arrest Government House was made & warrant hnd been issued ready, and cards of invitation sent by the
A number of the invited were to be ladies, wives of Kuang-
tigate the company's methods on behalf of the Municipal Council, pointing out that while the com- pany was criticised to a certain extent, a recommendation was made supporting the company's policy.
Expert From London. After reviewing the history of the systems, and recounting the delay experienced, the statement continues:-
The suggestion was made that an expert from the British Post- Office in London should visit Shanghai and report.
Whilst the Company did not ob-
Entries to CLOSE at Noon on THURSDAY, 8th May and at noon or THURSDAY, 20th May, 1980,ject to this procedure, it consider-Į
ed that no useful purpose would be served thereby, since in Its opinion an expert's report, if ob-
tained, could only support the LAMMERT BROS. policy of the Company, in that the Company was irrevocably committed to the Rotary System, on which it has built up its en- gineering programme, and in the study of which it had trained its staff.
.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS,
Public Auctions-
ON
FRIDAY, the 9th May, 1930 commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
at their Sales 'Room, Duddell Street."
A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
DOUBLE MURDER. Amazing Confession of Indignant Husband.
was
the
relating
the five .sait
ary
authorities, the Ho out.
pei Provincial Guild
-request-
POLICE RESERVE
Week
ladies.
A HUMAN HEAD.
ed that they be allowed to withdraw tung officials, to act as hostesses Peking. April 17.'. the bail. Today's decision in the since the Minister's daughter The police station at Wu Li Tien Administrative Council was reached would grace the festive board. -Chun outside Kwanganmen received in compliance with the above de-
Boit from the Blue! Farther negotiations followed, an unusual visitor early Wednesday mand.-A.N.A.
Unexpectedly on Friday, April THE Undersigned have received resulting in the Company agree morning, No Booner
11, the Sebastian Cabot dropped instructions to sell by Publicing that the Council should ab- stranger admitted to the presence of:
anchor off Shameen, and the Gov- Auction
tuin an expert from the British the officer in charge, than he opened
ernor's aide went aboard to wel- Post Office in London to advise a cloth bag and out came a human
come the distinguished visitor on the Council generally on the tele-head. The man gave his name as Orders for the Current The. Minister, it was for the first behalf of General Chen Ming-shu. phone system in Shanghai, on the Chiang Yu-wen and his recupation) understanding that the Company as a restaurant keeper in the Feng-
time disclosed, objected to Miss should not be called upon to meet tai railway station. He said he had
Vare taking part in any official the expenditure thus involved.org suspected the fidelity of his
Orders by the Hon. Mr. E. D. Cleft to do but cancel the invita
reception. So there was nothing The expert sent by the British wife, and that early that morning Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector-General of tigen that had been sent to all the Post Office was Mr. R. O. Anson, when he returned home from, Police, state:- who arrived in Shanghai on Fenglion, he found a man, named, Revolver Fractice.-The regular October 18, 1929, and duly issued Fan Tal-in her room. In a fit of weekly revolver practice (volun- shortly thereafter the Minister his report, which was dated indignation he slew the couple and tary) will take place at the Bowen arrived at the Provincial Govern
Without waiting on ceremony, November 20.
hacked the head of the man. He tond Revolver Range to-morrow,ment House, and demanded to see admitted his guilt and said he would from 9 pm to 10.30 p.m. It General Chen at once. He had will be open to all ranks of the most important business to dis H.K.P.. Special Constables, and all cuss with the Governor, and it persons holding permits to earry could not wait. Having over-". arms and also to the Chinese Com- exerted himself horse-back rid pany, Police Reserve.
ing, General Chon had had to take to his bed. "You say I cannot see, The weekly classes for Police the Governor? Well, then, gentle. School, Kowloon, will be held to- not be at your luncheon," and ly been introduced in the Com- of the Chinese and Indian Com-marched out of the building,
day, at 5.30 p.m. All membera turning on his heel the Minister pany and there was every pros: pect of benefit being derived therefrom.
Comprising:
Teak and Glass Cabinets, Glass Bookcases, "Cottage Pianos, Gramo phones, Records, Desks. Chester- field Couches and Armchairs.
Criticised But Supported. Xylophone, Typewriters, Wardrobe Mr. Anson's report, whilst criti-elve whatever punishment the Trunks, Electric Table Lampe, Pic-cising the Company to a certain court might mete out to him. tures, Carpets, Water
The officer later visited the scene Colours, extent for what had occurred in Curios, etc., etc.
of the double murder with Chiang the pust, mede à recommendation Teak and, Iron Bedsteads with supporting the policy of the Com-him into custody. An Inquest was and after a brief examination took elderly ladies for renewing the youth- THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE mattresses. Teak Double Ward-pany und emphasising that there held by the leent Court this morning, robes, with Mirrors, Chests of Drawers. Dressing tables, Toilet Rotary System, which had been when a neighbour testifed-KuReservists at the Police Training man, I bid you good day. I will Crockery, Linen, Curtaine, Wash- adopted, should in any way be stands, Hatstands, etc., etc.
discarded. The "Company's ex- Tenk Dining Tables. Diningpectation that any expert_report: TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Chatra, Ice Chests. Teak Side-must approve the Rotary System SIXTY FIRST boards. Dinner Waggons, Dinner was accordingly amply confirmed. Within ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING Crockery, Glass Ware, Electric
ful appearance of the face. This treatment can be accomplished in six
daya. Peking Bldg., 27a, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
HOME TUITION,
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE
COMPANY, LTD.
(Incorporated in Hong Kong),
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No that
the
an hour from London. In healthy of the Company will be held at its Tables Fans, Ceiling Fans, Vases, neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS
Ed SMALL BOYS, A few Hoarders EAD OFFICE. Union Building, Cameras, Violin, Mandoline, Sew received in the House of the Principal. Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, ing Machine, Books, etc., etc. Individual care and attention. For 1930, at 11.15 A.M., for the purpose Particulars apply to:
ot receiving the Report of the Direc- tors and the Statements of Account
MISS RUTA CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher Certificate.)"
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed. "China MallTM Ofice, No. 34, Wyndham St. Tele- phone 20022.
ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE BEAUTE
For the best Permanent Finger & Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies & Gentlemen. Pedder Bldg. 1st floor. Room 3 Tel. 25169. Opposite entrance KK, Hotel.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras. Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and * Enlarging, vy
ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. 23459. 264, Des Voeur Road. C Hong Kong,
to 31st December, 1929, and of de- claring Dividends, etc.
and.
A quantity of BLACKWOOD FURNITURE
including:
On View from THURSDAY, the
8th May, 1930.
was no reason whatever why the
for the solving of the telephone The expert's recommendations probleme in Shanghai were to the following effect:
Wen.
8.
Police Training School
panies and of the Flying Squad who have not yet passed Part 2 of
$100,000 Indemnity Asked. Rather than have a further
That a vigorons policy of con- Training Course are requested to scene, a secretary followed the re version to full automatic attend. working should be adopted,
treating figure, and persuaded Chinese Company
Signor Vare to call upon Governor, Revolver Practice.-Members of Chen Ming-ahu at his residence. and that the entire system the Chinese Company, who have Sick as he was, with a tempera- 1. That the Rotary System as in- hould be completed within
stalled in Shanghai was found
two years.
pacsed Parts 1 and 2 of Training ture of 104, the head of the Pro- satisfactory and, there were |
Course, will attend at the Bowen vincial Government came down- From these recommendations Road Revolver Range to-morrow stairs to receive the Minister. no grounds to be found for its it will be seen that all the steps evening, at 9 o'clock sharp for supercession.
The Italian Government de- that the Company had taken:
Instructor E. Carpenter.
Jose Tables, Chairs, Jardinieres. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Cabinets, Teapoys. Opium Stools, 2. That the mixing of systems (under independent expert ne revolver practice under Muskerrymands $100,000 indemnity for Company will be CLOSED from 12th Overmantel, etc, etc. MAY to 30th MAY, Both Days
was certain to produce badi vice) for the installation of an
the murder by bandits of the service and could not be recom- autematic system in Shanghai,
Indian Company.
Italian Archbishop of Shiuchow, inclusive.
mended.
All ranks of the Indian Company Mgr. were endorsed and confirmed by
Verniglia and Father 8. That every step that could be the expert selected by the Coun- held at Police Headquarters under ment was called to task for hav- are reminded of the parade to be Caravario. And the local Govern- taken towards unification and eil for the purposes of investiga- P/Sergeant R. standardisation in the Com- tion.
J. Hunt to-day ling let the bandits commit so pany's plant should be made
Expensive Delays.
at 6.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-White dastardly a crime. effective.
Uniform, belt and cap with white consider that it should be stated, cover.
By Order of the Board.
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 5th May, 1980.
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BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GİVEN that the SIXTY - FOURTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, 1980, at 11.20 A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc- tors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1929, and of de claring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 12th MAY to 30th MAY, Both Days Inclusive..
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager.
Hong Kong, 5th May, 1980
ALL CARS REPAIRED
FIAT GARAGE
67A, 67B, Des Voeur Rd.
Tel:248212
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMENT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong 5th May, 1930.
JUST RECEIVED AND
FOR SALE
Fine. Assortment of
LOOSE - LEAF
STAMP ALBUMS with spring back and paten! stops from $2 to $22 each.
GRACA & CO., Dealers in Postage Stamps, Post Cards, Garden Seeds, Toya, etc., etc. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No. 620. HONG KONG.
4. That the final remedy was the complete conversion to auto matic working.
5. That in the expert's opinion the heavy financing could be deferred no longer, and de- finite steps to provide funds #hould at once be taken.
6. That the telephone rates were low, and an increase in rates was necessary.
In conclusion the Directors
in Tairness to the Company and
The Diplomatie Answer. What is right shall be done, Flying, Sqund
explained the Governor, and when its Staff, that the protracted negotion detailed for special duty on known what form the settlement Members of the Hong Kong Secthe National Government makes tiations which have taken place, May 8 are requested to parade at of this unfortunate incident shall and the hesitancy (though not on Police Headquarters with their take, no the part of the Company) which machines at 8.45 a.m. has been exhibited in regard to
matter whether it directs that Kuangtung shall pay the system of automatic "tele-
The weekly instructional patrol $100,000 or any other sum, the phony to be established, have very place to-day. Fall in at the Taim-tainly comply with the request of the Kowloon Section will take Provincial Government will cer materially affected the Company's, tea-tsul Fire Brigade. Station at without loss of time. But this is programme of development. 7. That the expert had been very Important orders for apparatus
5.30 p.m. sharp. Dress-Khaki diplomatic question, and it is impressed with the calibre of have been held up and, in view of uniform and cap with khaki cover. not within the province of the the staff, and with proper or the rapidly growing demands of patrol for the Hong Kong Section it. It is a matter that must be There will be no instructional Kuangtung Governor to deal with ganisation there need be no the Shanghai public, it is appre on Friday. apprehension as regards the hended with certainty that, at the
handled directly by the Foreign future; further, that a very least, grave inconvenience will be
Ministry at Manking. satisfactory and up-to-date experienced in the future by rea staff organisation had recent-son of this delay,N.C.D. News.
Annual ball of the American Troop,
V., was held at the headquarters of the American Women's Club, Shanghai, and proved to be a great success. Ceptain HD. Rodger, Oficer Commandin the American Troop, was, in charge of the evening's festivities. A large number of guests were prenent (usical-irupiration was furnished by: the 4th Regiment Orchestra of the U.S. Marine Corps (Ali Fong
(Szd.) D, L. KING,
D.S.P. (R).
GUN SMUGGLING.
Gang Traced by F.M.S. Police.
A Confession.
As to the other point, that of the Kuangtung Government's res- ponsibility for bandits running at. large in the district where the two Italian missionaries were murdered, General Chen confess ed that banditry is rife in the south country at present. The The Dally Express of Kuala troops are nearly all away fighting Lumpur understands that the in Kuangai, and it is impossible 7.M.S. Police are investigating into to keep conditions normal while the activities of what is thought to they are absent. Yet, had the be a big organisation for the emug-missionaries asked for protection, gling of arms into Malaya. N they would have been given it. In recent months the Police They erred in not informing the have been Beizing revolvers authorities before making & trip and pistols of continental away from their compound with a make which have been found in the party of muna, so that they werg possession of gang robbers and largely to blame for what happen-
·Chinese gunmen.
Pled
The scfzures have been so numer Once he bad seen the head of dus that the entry into Malaya of the Provincial Government, the these unlicensed firearms.cannot be Minister became more tranquil lue to any casual lapte on the partnd had subsequently ten with his of Customs authorities of ships host, attending with an offer
from the Sebastian Caboto,