WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1931.
'Phone 20022
FOR
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Twenty-five Words three inser tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word four cents for three insertions.
COMPANY MEETINGS
CHINA ENTERTAINMENT & LAND INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
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GOVERNMENT NOTICES
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H.M. NAVAL YARD. HONG KONG,
THE CHINA MAIL.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHARE-ENDERS are invited for the purchase of the undermention HOLDERS will be held at the Re- gistered Offices of the Company.ed old surveying instruments now King's Theatre Building, 5th floor lying at H.M. Naval Yard. on SATURDAY. the 16th day of May, 1931, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to receive the Directors' Report and Accounts for the period ended 31st December, 1930, to elect Auditors, and transact such other business a3 may be properly transacted, at an Ordin- Know.ary General Meeting of the Com- Apply Box Dany.
All replica under this heading must be called for,
WANTED.
WANTED-Good House Boy. ledge of Valeting essential.
3 087 câu “Chênh Mail
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-Vetrola Cabinet Gramu- phone in excellent condition with 200 records. No reasonable offer refused. For further particulars apply to Bux No. 088, c/o "China Maii."
TO LET.
TO LET-To, prospective visitors to England ideal accommodation in the West End of London. Centre 'ef theatre land, etc. Good English fore
Made-ste charges. 01, Clarendon Rond Holland Park, London. W.11 G. B. Colon.
TUITION GIVEN
PRIVATE LESSONS in
English French, Starthund, Typewriting and Music for Ladies and Children. Terms moderate. 6. Aimai Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon.
to
ENGLISH LESSONS given Students with particular attention to pronunciation, by English Barrister (Middle Temple). Apply Boz No. 890, c/o "Chian Mall"
HOME TUITION,
Within
WESTOVER-STEVENAGE. an hour from London. In healthy arighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal individual care and attention. For Particulars upały: to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Cam Higher Local), Camb. Teachers' Diploma) MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Prodel Higher Certificate).
MISCELLANEOUS
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.-"China" Mal Office, No. 3A, Wyndham St. Telo phone 20022.
ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE
BEAUTE
For the best Permanent Finger and Marcel Waves. Hair Cutting and Manicure for Ladies and Gentlemen. Pedder Bldg. 1st Boor. Room 5. Tel. 25169. Opposite entrance H.K. Hotel.
PHOTO - SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Camerna.
Films, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging.
ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.
A Trial Order Is Solicited.
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. 23459. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C. Hong Kong.
DON'T RUN FOR A DOCTOR
Pop an EVANS' PASTILLE into your mouth instead. Their antiseptic vapours will soon relieve you of that cold.
EVANS
PLANTISENEME THUGAT M
Pastilles
to
And Notice in further hereby. given that the Register and Trans- fer Books of the Company will be closed from the 9th to the 16th day of May, 1931, both days inclu- sive.
Hong Kong, 30th April, 1931.
LIANG CHI-HAO,
Managing Director.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE FIFTIETH ORDINARY MEETING OF
Application for Tender Formq should be made to the Naval Store Officer, and should be returned completed on or before 12th May. Full particulars of instruments to he disposed of will be shown on Tender Forms.
One Dumpy Level, 18" Telescope. One Transit Theodolite 5". One Transit Theodolite 6",
G
R.
SALE OF STEAM VESSEL POLLY.
SPORT NOTICES
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RAFT PROGRAMMES
and
DENTRY FORMS for the
FIFTH EXTRA RACE MEET- ING to be held on SATURDAY, 16th May. 1031, (weather permit ting) may be obtained at the Race Course, Hong Kong Club, and Causeway Bay Stablea
Entries CLOSE at 12 o'clock Noon on THURSDAY, 7th May,
1931.
Hong Kong, 4th May, 1981.
GENERAL NOTICES
NOTICE.
THE PRINCE'S CABBY DEAD.
"
SAVE
An
Meads "Jimmy
Oxford Institution.
POSTILLION TO NOBLEMEN.
"Jimmy" Meads, the Prince's (avourite “eabby” during his under-
graduate days at Oxford, the first
hansom driver in Oxford, and a pastillion to noblemen of mid- Vletorian days, has died in Bed- ford at the age of 80,
For more than 30 years "Jimmy" was as much a part of Oxford as the Boldlican, and was almost as attractive to visitors.
His dress proclaimed him no
A snow.
J. GAWTHRA CO., LTD., Manu: ordinary "cabby"--for
& facturers, Bradford, are desirous of
rose magnificently appointing a representative for the white "topper" safe of Light weight Worsted Textiles above the conventional frock coat, and Linings. A Representative sell-and a canary waistcoat puffed out ing Manchester Gooda, or Heavy beneath it.
Woollens would be sultable. English References if possible. Apply Box No, 600, c/o "China Mail.”
NOTICE.
But it was his unfailing humour and resourcefulness that endenred him to the Prince, and to who have been many famous, men Oxford undergraduates.
Jokes With The Prince. "Jimmy" claimed to have driven more members
of the aristocracy
MENDERS are invited up to the 20th May, 1931, for the par- chase of the above named vessel
OLD ESTABLISHED LONDON EX- as she lies in the basin at H.M. PORTERS, already doing business in Naval Depot, Kowloon,
| China, require - Chinese Agents. Ap- Full particulars of the vessel plicants must be well-introducsú and conditions of anle, and per- amongst first-class importers of tex than any other cabman in the coun mits to view, may be obtained on ing business 07
tiles, metals, chemicals, etc., transact-try and he also claimed in his Inst Letter of Credit years to be the oldest postillion application to the Naval Store terms; competent English correspon rider left. Officer, 31.M. Dockyard, Hong dence and ability to supply thorough-
He left his father's public house TGENERAL
Kong, and tender forms will be ly satisfactory references absolutely
ensentin! (no others need apply).jat Henley-on-Thames nearly 70 SHAREHOLDERS will be held at sued on payment of a deposit of Apply stating terms required to Box years ago to go into stable service the Offices of the Undersigned on $200 returnable when decision on 314. Leuthwait & Simmons, 34, Throg-in Mayfair. Soon he had the proud position of postillion rider to Lord TUESDAY, the 19th May, 1931, at the tenders has been reached. Noon, for the purpose of receiving.M. Naval Depot, Kowloon, from The vessel will be on view at
Cork, and then to Prince Christian. the Report of the General Agents,
More than half a century ago he the 2nd May. together with a Statement of Ac-
The vessel is sold without counts for the year ended the 31st
THIS IS TO NOTIFY the Public was postillion rider to Lord Camoys, to Queen restrictions as to future use.
that Mr. P. J. CARNELL is then Lord-in-Waiting December, 1930.
Victoria. Tenders will be received in the not associated and has no connee-
But he wanted to start on his oflice of the Naval Store Officer, tion with, and on no account is
to collect money for own, so he got a hansom cab and II.M. Dockyard, Hong Kong, up to authorised
the undermentioned Companies. went to Oxford. By the time the noon on Monday, 25th May, 1931.
Should any person or persons do Prince went there, in 1912, as business with him on our behalf Freshman of Magdalen College he we will accept no responsibility had become an "institution."
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th May, 1931, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents. Hong Kong, 28th April, 1931.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Nhat the
FIFTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 29th MAY, 1931, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st De- cember, 1930, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 11th MAY to 29th MAY, Both Days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1931.
NOT that
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong),
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the SIXTY-SECOND ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 29th MAY, 1981, at 11.15 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Directora and the Statements of Account to 81st De- cember, 1930, and of declaring Dividenda, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 11th MAY to 29th MAY, Both Days Inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1931.
| BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE. COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTE the SIXTY-FIFTH
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING"] of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 29th ́ MAY, 1981, at 11.20 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st De cember, 1980, and of declaring Dividends, etc, a 22.212..
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 11th⠀ MAY to 29th MAY, Both- Days Inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
CLAREMONT
PRIVATE HOTEL.
Austin Road, Kowloon, (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Club. Four minutes from ferry by bus.)
Suites of rooms (anglo and double), hot and cold water system, all modern sanitation, private bathrooms attached.
EXCLUSIVE TABLE entirely under European management.
Hotel has splendid aspect in one of the finest locations in Kowloon, away from noise, yet ensily accessible.
Terme very moderate. Reserva- tions by letler or cable.
CLAREMONT
Tels.: 57389 57385 (Private), Telegraphic Add.: "Fern" H.K. Our motto is "SERVICE."
YOU
ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK OF
ASIATIC FOREIGN AND COLONIAL
POSTAGE STAMP
IN SETS, SINGLE PACKETS, BAGS AND IN APPROVAL SHEETS.
GRACA & CO.,
Dealers in Postage Stamps, Philatelie Goods, Picture,
Postcards, Toys, &c..
་
10, WYNDITAM STREET, P.O. Box No. 620. HONG KONG.
GETFreres
PIPPERMINT The Queen
of
Creme Menthe
ha ascoltare dégustém lakan vaat The most refreshing
long drink when
Laken' with
Soda
Water
fistilled at RiveL (Hy Gard General Manager." Elby GET Evans 2: Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1981.
morton Street, London, E.C.2.
T
NOTICE.
for such transactions.
By Order,
Newspaper Enterprise, Ltd. Hong Kong Herald Publishing Co. Hong Kong Dollar Directory Co.
Hong Kong, 4th May, 1931.
The Prince always asked for "Jimmy"-he would not have any other cabman If he could help it. And nothing pleased "Jimmy" more than to drive the young Prince about and crack jokes with him from his high seat.
When They Met Again.
would "yarn" with tho Prince about the great days of "The
lle
LAMMERT BROS. Jubilee" and his carly memories of
AUCTIONEERS. APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.
mid-Victorian splendour.
The Prince never forgot him, and when-four yeare ago-he re- visited the haunts of his under- graduate days he asked for "Jimmy" as he always had,
"Jimmy's" pleasure at meeting as he called the his "old friend," THE Undersigned have received Prince, was unbounded. He offer- instructions to sell by Publiced him as a gift the gnarled old
- Public Auctions -
T
Auction
ON
FRIDAY, May 8, 1931, commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
at their Sales Room.
4. Duddell Street,
A Large Quantity of FINE BLACKWOOD WARE. Comprising:
stick-a treasured possession- which he has carried on his cab ever since he had one.
"I
wouldn't rob you of your precious stick, Jimmy," said the Prince with a laugh.
So "Jimmy" had his stick to the last, and told its story a thousand times.
Prince for the last time.
Finely Carved Tables, Opium A year ago the old cabby retired Stools, Chairs Inlaid with Tailee and went to live with relations at Stone. Teapoys, Stools, Chests, Bedford. Near there he met the Joss Tables, Flower Stands, etc.
That was at the Ampthill show last June. One Very Fine Carved Black- They chatted over old times with wood Wardrobe
Bevelled the freedom of old friends. Mirror
and
with
also
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE.
Comprising:-
of
The Prince has a memento their friendship-a stick "Jimmy" made out of holly grown in Wind- Bor Park,
The Hamilton Bridge Company Chesterfield Couch and Arm-
two large. chairs, Bookcases, Glass Cabinets, announces receipt of Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Side. orders amounting to approximately boards, Teak Wardrobe with Be- $500,000, the larger of these is for velled Mirror, Dressing Tables, 4,000 tons of fabricated steel, in Chest of Drawers, Teak Bedsteads, connection with the T. H. & B. Ornaments, Pictures, Vases, Crock Railway grade separation work, the other for the supply of between 400 ery, Glass Ware, Ice Chest, Gramophone and Records, Screen, and 500 tons of steel for Canadian Blue and White Fish Bowl, Cut- Industries, Ltd.
lery, Blankets, Linen, Mosquito Nets, Rugs, Bicycle, Glass-top Desk, etc.
..
also
One Cottage Piano (Moutrie). and
One Thornton Pickard Tropical Reflex Camera 9"x2% Ross F. 2.5 lense. Complete with carrying! ¡ case,* ctc.
On View from Thursday, May 7, 1031.
Terms: Cash on Deliveri
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers
Hong Kong, May 4, 1931.
OUR
LADIES' TAILORING
DEPARTMENT
undertakes to execute orders FOR MAKING DRESSES & GOWNS on latest styles witla-
Min 18 hour
LOVELY SILK STORE
Na Stanley Street. Tel. 22109. (Adjoining D'Agollar Street.)
Clothes Expense DRY CLEAN
SAVING PRICES
BUT BEWARE
3
of cheap Dry Cleaning. So called Chemical Cleaning is soap and water with little spirit spotting. Such methods do not preserve cloth from math and other insects.
There is no murer method to preserve your clothes during the Summer than Genuine Dry Cleaning and Sealing in a Moth Proof Bag.
SPECIAL VALETERIA SERVICE. Commencing May, 1931, at No. 2, Peninsula Hotel Arcade and at No. 364. Nathan Road (next door to Majestic Theatre).
THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO.
Sanitary Laundrymen, Dyers and Dry Cleaners. Receiving Depots and Agenta;—-
Head Office & Works: Mongkok, Tel, 57032 (Kowloon Hotel Depot), Hong Kong Depot: 16, Stanley Street, Tel. 21279. Peak Hotel Depot: Peninsula Hotel (Visitors only). Hong Kong Hotel (Visitors only).
PHOTO
SUPPLIES,
PHOTOS TAKEN DAY AND NIGHT. Zeiss, Kodaks, Cameras, Films, Plates, and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. AT 24 HOURS SÆRVICE
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Solicited.
THE KWONG KWUI CO., LTD.
74, Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel. 22170.
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