THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 17, 1939
The China Mail
Ninety-Fifth Year of Publication
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PUBLIC AUCTION
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NOTICE
The partnership of Hazeland and Gonella, Civil Engineers, Ar- chitects and Surveyors has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.
E. M. HAZELAND, UGO GONELLA. Hong Kong, 16th. Nov., 1939.
NOTICE
A vacancy exists for a Euro- pean British Assistant to the Director of Air Raid Precautions of the Hong Kong Government.
Applications should be by let- ter in the first instance addressed to the Director of Air Raid Pre- cautions, c/o Colonial Secretariat, Hong Kong, accompanied by full particulars of qualifications and copies of testimonials. Forms of application may be obtained from the Colonial Secretariat.
Applicants should not be un- der 40 or over 50 years of age, should have held a position of authority, have good organising capabilities, possess tact, be of a genial personality and be capable of taking charge of the depart- ment as deputy to the Director. Preference will be given to ap- plicants who have a knowledge of air raid precautions.
Salary will be at the rate of £750 per annum, and the period of engagement will be for three years, terminable at any time by three month's notice or pay- ment of one month's salary on either side.
The selected candidate must pass an examination for physical fitness which will be held by the Hong Kong Medical Authorities, and his appointment will be pro- visional pending receipt of cover- ing approval by the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1833. Paid-up Capital
£3,000,000. Reserve Fund
.£3,000,000, Reserva Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000. HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38. Bishopsgate, E. C. 2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/12, Leadenhall Street, E. C. 1. West End Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, S. W. 1. Manchester Branch: 52, Mosley Street, Manchester, 1.
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:
Alor Star Bangkok
Amritsar
Hankow
Harbin
ARTICULARS AND CONDI- TIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on MONDAY; the 20th day of November, 1939, at 3 p.m.. at the Offices of the Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor of one Lot of Crown Land at Wong Nei Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 Calcutta Agencies: Karachi years: with the option of renewal the Surveyor of His Majesty the Cawnpore at a Crown Rent to be fixed by KING, for one further term of Ce 75 years.
Batavia Bombay
Clive Street Fairlie Place Canton
Colombo
Deihl
Hemburg
Hangkong
Bollo
Ipoh
HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION Authorised Capital
.$50,000,000 Issued and Fully Paid-up ......$20,000,000 Reserve Funds:--
£6,500,000
Sterling
Hong Kong Currency Reserve $10,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000
HEAD OFFICE: HONG KONG.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSI Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields, Chairman.
W. E. Lock, Esq., Deputy Chairman.
J. K. Bousfeld, Esq., A. E Compton, Eag... Hon. Mr. 8. H. Dodwall, D. F. Landale, Esq..
G. Miskia, Beq.,, K. 8. Morison, Esq., Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearra. R. V. Wilkinson, Reg. Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager.
Penang Rangoon Salgon Seremban
Shanghal
Singapore
Klang Kobe Kuala Lumpur Talping
Sitiawan
Sourabaya
BRANCHES---
Amoy
Hongkew
Peiping
Kuching
Tientsin
Bangkok
Nollo
Madras
Tongkah
Batavia
Ipoh
Manila
(Bhuket)
Bombay
Johore
Medan
New York
Tsingtao Yokohama
Calcutta
Canton
Pelping
Chefoo
(Peking)
Colombo Dairen
Lyons
Foochow
Malacca
Haiphong
Manila
Hamburg
Muar (Johore)
Tokyo
Hankow Harbin
Mukden
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking Business transacted.
CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened and FIXED
Intending bidders are advised Haiphong that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be requir- ed to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale. the sum
of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT
Inland Lot No. 5711. Adjoining Inland Lot No. 4993, Blue Pool Road,
hung.
Wong Nel
No. of Sale
Registry No.
Locality
Boundary
Measurements,
N. S. E W
ft. ft. ft. ft.
As per
sale plan
Contents in Square feet.
Upset Price
About 20,800
PUBLIC AUCTION
$10,400
The Undersigned have received instructions from the Liquida- tors to sell by Public Auction on
Monday, the 20th. Nov., 1939
commencing at 10.00 a-m.
at the offices of Messrs. Car- lowitz & Co. (in Liquidation) 3rd. Floor, Bank of China Build- ing, Queen's Road, Central.
A Large. Quantity of Office Furniture
comprising:- Teakwood Desks, Typewriter Tables, Office Chairs, Glass Cabinets, Counters, Showcases, Shelves, Pictures, Clocks, Sun- dries, Rattan Furniture, Sun Blinds, Floor Mats, Runners, Electric Ceiling Fans & Lights, The Undersigned have received | Typewriters, etc., etc. instructions to sell by Public Auction on
PUBLIC AUCTION
Tuesday, the 21st. Nov., 1939 commencing at 10.30 a.m. at No, 283, Prince Edward Road, Kowloon. (Top Floor)
A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
comprising:-
Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Side- board, Dining Tab'e, Chairs, Glass Cabinet, Bookcase, Glass & Brass Ware, Crockery, Standard Lamp. Carpets, Rugs, Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.
also
One "Norge" Refrigerator On View from Monday, the 20th. November, 1989.
Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS., ·
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 18th Nov., 1989
and
12 Steel Safe Cabinets
2 Iron Safes
Saturday, the
On View from 18th. November, 1939
Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 16th Nov., 1939.
Worried by White Ants
Consult Thomas Cowan & Co.
White Ant Exterminating *Experts. Tel, 80722
OR
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Ltd. Telephone 30311
DEPOSITS received for One Year or shorter periods in Local or Other Currencies at rates which will be quoted on application.
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Loca]
Currency and Sterling with interest allowed
at rates obtainable on application.
The Bank's Head Office in London under- takes Executor and Trustee business, and claims recovery of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may be ascertain- ed at any of the Agencies and Branches.
R. A. CAMIDGE,
Manager, THE WING ON BANK, LTD.
Head Office: Hong Kong. 26, Des Voeux Road, Central.
Authorised Capital $10,000,000
LONDON BANKERS- Westminster Bank, Ltd.
Foreign Exchange and every des-
cription of banking business transacted.
Saigon
Kobe Kowloon
Kuala Lumpur London
Penang
Rangoon
San Francisor
Shanghai
Singapore
Sourabaya
Sungei Patani Swatow Tientaln
New York
Tsingtao Yokohama
Current Accounts opened in Local Cur-
rency and Fixed Deposits received for one currencies on terms which will be quoted on year or shorter periods in Local and other application.
ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES in various sizes TO LET.
Hong Kong, 25th February, 1939.
HONG KONG SAVINGS BANK
The Business of the above Bank is con ducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANG- HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
FOR THE HONG KONG AND SHANGHAJ BANKING CORPORATION.
V. M. GRAYBURN.
Chief ManzKET.
Current Accounts and Savings Ac- Hong Kong, 1st March, 1997, counts opened. Fixed Deposits receiv- ed at rates which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes for hire.
PHILIP GOCKCHIN,
Chief Manager
THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB
THE BANK OF EAST
ASIA, LTD.
Authorised Capital
Paid-up Capital
.$10,000,000,00 6,590.600.00
Reserve and Undivided Profts 2,883,832.00
HEAD OFFICE:-HONG KONG.
10. Des Voeux Road, Central.
BOARD OF DIRECTORSI—
Fion. Sir Shou-son Chow, Chairman: Li Koog
THE ELEVENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held chun, Esq., P. K Kwok, Esq.. Wong Yus (weather permitting) at HAP- Tong. Esq., Chan Ching. Shek, Esq., Li Las PY VALLEY on SATURDAY, Po. Esq. and Fung Ping Wah, Esd.
Sang. Esq., Wong Chu Son, Esq., Kan Ying 18th November, 1939, com- mencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE No One without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Enclosure. Such must be worn throughout the duration of each Meeting in such a manner as to be readily identified.
Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chief Manager. Li Tse Tong, Esq., Manager.
Branches and Agencies5-****
Manila.
Bourabays
Amoy
Seattle
Batavia
Bombay
Melbourne Nagasaki
Samarang
Shanghai
Calcutta
New York Paris
Singapore
Pelping
Swatow
Penang
Sydney
Rangoon
Saigon
Tientsin VancouveY
San Francisco
Haiphong Harkow Honolulu
Robe Kowloon
London
Badges admitting Non-Mem- bers to the Members' Enclosure change business transacted. Loans granted Every description of Banking and Ex and Club Rooms at $5.00 for on approved securities. Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies and Fixed Deposits received for one year or Current Accounts opened in Local Currency (both including tax) are obtain-shorter perfeds in Local and Foreign Cur able through the SECRETARY upon the personal or written ap- plication of a Member, such Member to be responsible for all visitors introduced by him, and for Payment of all Chits, etc.
The Secretary's Office, 1st Floor, Exchange Building, (Tel. 27794) will close at 12 o'clock NOON.
Tiffins are obtainable at the Club House provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1 Boy (Tel. 21920).
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE The price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $1.00 in- cluding Tax, for all Persons, in- cluding Ladies, and is payable at the Gate. Soldiers and Sai- lors in Uniform are admitted Half Price.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary. Hong Kong, 18th Nov, 1980.
rencies on terms which will be quoted on application.
Safe Deposit Boxes To Let.
KAN TONG PO,
Chief Manage
Dutch Grown Bulbs Narcissus (Daffodils) Tulips and Hyacinths.
Also Best Varieties of Tested Flower & Vegetable Seeds
all for
Immediate Planting.
Now Obtainable At
GRACA & CO.
10 Wyndham St. Hong Kong