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Soviet Troops Withdrawing
Towards North
Nanking, Dec. 14.
An unconfirmed Pelping despatch to the Hsin Min
Korea?
Pao today, quoting reliable sources, said that Russia
Soviet troops in Port Arthur are withdrawing towards north Korea.
It added that Soviet troops had not completely evacuated the industrial area of Shakokow,
five miles northwest of Dairen. While Communist headquaring out new troop dispositions ters have received no. field re- in north Kiangau and that they ports concerning the National-are showing no. intention of ist capture of Yencheng, the abandoning this sector. Communist stronghold in north The fall of Yencheng marked Kiangsu. 80 miles northwest of the climax of violent operations the provincial capital of Chin-which lasted 14 days. king, the latest press reports
In the wake of their retreat state that Government forces from Yencheng--which will are consolidating in this sector took important in the approach- although fighting in the neighing series of struggles for the clearance of the entire north Kiangat area-the Communista have resorted to guerilla war- fare.
Hourhood is still indecisive.
The remnant of the Commi nist garrison is said to be re trenting from Yenchong wards Hainhinchang.
fo-
said
A Chinkiang despatch that the Communists are carry-
Senator Didn't Get A Dollar
..
Washington, Dec. 14.
Senator Theodore Bilbo, said
today that he didn't get
il
They are reported to have abandoned organised fighting,
Meanwhile, Yenan said today that in the 14-day battle for Yencheng, the Communists new 4th Army killed and captured more than 8,000 Nationalist Troops
Has
Chinese Uranium?
Shanghai, Dec. 14.
A member of the Scripps- Howard staff, William Newton today quoted reliable sources as saying that Russia had control of rich deposits of uranium discovered in China.
with
the
THE CHINA MAIL, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1946.
MARRIAGE REGISTRY
MARRIAGE ORDINANCE.1875
NOTICE
It is hereby notified that Sen led Tenders in duplicate will be received at the office of the Custodian of Property until noon on Friday, 20th December, 1945 for the purchase of the following unclaimed articles.
•
Tenders should be clearly marked “Tender for
1. 1 Case Copper Sheets 2. 188 Kegs Nails
4.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that particulars are required for the purpose of the records of the Marriage Regis try of all Christian marriages which took place in this Colony during and immediately follow. ing the Japanese Occupation: All persons who were married. here during this period (except where the marriage was a non- Christian marriage) are ac cordingly requested to furnish to this office within 14 days particulars as to the date and place of the marriage, the full names of the parties and the name of the officiating Minister.
W. ANEURIN JONES,
He said this was in addition to the huge stockpiles of tungsten and mercury which the Russians obtained in a re-Acting Registrar of Marriages, cent transaction Chinese National Government,'
Hongkong, 13th Dec. 1946. Reliable sources reported that) the uraniom deposits were or- iginally discovered by the Japanese in Manchuria's Liaon ing Province, near Haicheng, 140 miles from the Russian naval and military base of Port Arthur which is a "closed port which no American ship may
URBAN COUNCIL
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of the
and shot down an air-visit," the writer declared-intention of the Urban Council
craft-Reuter.
damned dollar from Mississip pi war contractors,
The denial enme as the Sen. It ate Way Investigating Commit tee questioned a number witnesses in an effort to trace $25,000 allegedly paid to Bilbo by P. T. Newton, a Mississippi
Contractor.
of
cani-
The witnesses said the mone was used by an informal goa- mittee to support the unaue- -cessful 1912 reelection
paign of the former Senator, Wall Doxey. Rille was a mem- ber of the commillee. Robert Gandy,
United Press,
China A "Democratic
Republic
Nanking, Dec. 15.
was learned reliably that the National Assem- bly Steering Committee met yesterday after- noon barring the press from the session and amended two articles of the draft constitution to suit the wishes of the Young China and Social Democratic Parties.
It changed the first clause of the draft constitution to rend "China is a Democratic Repub-"
lie founded upon San Min Cha SLAV ALLIANCE
tion"
Belgrade. Dec. 14.
I (Three People's Principles)," It made the National Assem- bir an organ to "exercise poli- insurancetical powers on behalf of the liance, to "fight against spread A new five-nation Slav al agent and the victim of a one-whose if the people of China iring lies against the Soviet June fight In yesterday's.com- accordance with the constituUnion," emerged from the All
Originally, the Examination Slay Congress here. Committee had proposed
The organization embraces **China is a San Min Chu I Russia, Bulgaria, Czechoslo- Republic" and termed thevakia, Poland, Yugoslavia and National Assembly "the highest 12 component Slavic nation- organ of the state în exercising alities. political powers."
mittee session, said he was a disbunaing agent for some of the $25,000 but he did not know the exact amount.
Senator Homer Ferguson suggested that Bilbo be called upon to tell how much of the $25,000 he handled. Bilbo boomed, "I would prefer to make a statement at the con- clusion of evidence but I will say now though that I didn't get a damned dallar."- United Press.
1
Plea For Nanking
Nanking, Dec. 13. Professional, social, industrial and public organisations today mnde contact with
individual delegates to the National Assom bly, seeking retention of Nanking As the national capital,
Led by Mr. Chen Yu-kuang, President of the Nanking Uni
that
However, both Young China and Social Democratic delegates reportedly expressed some ob- jections and reserved the right to bring up the question again at the plenary session scheduled for Monday.
Although the Steering Com- mittee comprises about 200 Inembers, only four Young China and four Social Democra-
tic representatives and two non- partisans attended the meeting. which was presided over by the President of the Legislative Yuan, Dr. Sun Fo.-United Press.
FUNERAL
The remains of the late Mr. versity, about 70 "representative Archie Pollock, who died sudden- citizens" made a plea for Nanking Jy on Saturday morning were on behalf of almost one million cremated yesterday. J people.
A private service was held in The delegation criticised the the Hong Kong Funeral Parlour, ...décision of the examination com- conducted by the Rev. Hedley mitter to move the capital to Pei-Bunton. The coffin was draped ping. They particularly attacked with the Union Jack. the member who, advocating the transfer of the capital to Peiping. said: "Nanking was the capi tal Wang Ching-wel's puppet
of cegime" The delegation is re ported to have suggested that the -delegate who made this remark
should be shot"--Reuter.
“JANE”
At tomorrow's meeting of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong, the film entitled "Tennessee Valley" will be shown by courtesy of the Royal Naval Film Unit. The meeting will be held as usual at 12.80 pm, at the Gloucester Hotel.
Jane retums thoughtfully
to the caravan ana
By recommendation of the Soviet delegate, Belgrade was chosen as permanent seat as an "expression of deep respcet for the Yugoslav peoples who were the first victims of Fascist oc- cupation to unite in the general struggle against the enemy", Associated Press,
STREET LIGHTING
FOR TAI-O
For many years Mr. Tsang Yung of Peace Avenue, Homun- tin, has been helping to make happier the lives of the people of Tai-0.
5.
*
Located at: China Provident Godown No. 14 No. 15.
"
102 Bags Old Copper Scraps Fu Wah Godown, 14 Cases Refrigerator Parts,
(containing: Condensors
Pumps & Pulleys)....
5 Cases Refrigerator Motors,
(containing:
3 cases H.P.
༡་
1.5 H.P.
1 case 1.0 H.P.)
8 Cases Machinery,
Sui Ban For No. 1.
.... Su Bun For No. 1.
(containing: Wood work- ing lathes, Planes & SAWS)
(containing: Band Saws & Blades)
Yuan Lee Godown.
:
Yoep Lee Godown.
Yuen Yuen Gotown.
7:
2 Cases Machinery,
8.
8 Casca Steel Bars,
(1" round Mild Steel Bara)
9.
1 Case Rivela 5/8"
1. Casa Bolts & Nuts 5/8" x
Yuen. Yuen Godown. Yuen Yuen Godown,
Yuen Yug Godown.
Yuen Yuen Cadown.
1%"
10. 1 Crate Flat Copper Heat-
ing Coll 14" x 20° 11. 2 Grates Cast Iron Pipes 1" diameter with Flanges
to exhume the remains of the deceased persons buried in a small site southwest of Stanley | 12. Prison and south of St Stephen's College, Stanley, with-
in fourteen days of the publica- 13. tion of this 'notice. mulas exhumed will be buried in such cemeteries on the Urban Counell shall decide,
a Crates Cast Iron Slide
Ralis 2 length
"Falk" Machine
I Crate
Ports
1 Engineering Works
1 Steam Engine
The re-(VL 2 Cylinders Steam Engine) (Marino Type. High Pressure) (Cylinder 6" x 8" Low Pres (sure Cylinder 10" x 8". Con) densor-approximately 25 HP.
R. W. H. MAYNARD,
• Secretary, Urban Counell. Hongkong, 14th Dec., 1946.
NOTICE
14.
..
Yuen Yuen Godown.
Tunis Tai Engineering Co., Ltd.,
No. 10 Whitfield Road, Causeway Bay. Hongkong Hotel Garage.
Steam Travelling Crane No. Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd.
B. 703 on 40' x 6' rail Compound, Causeway Bay, tracks. Equipped with winch - Dusseldorf VI. Beller. Pressure gauge,
Feed Pump, Two Cylin ders. Beam & Stays. Rails encased in concrete..
2 Inspection permits will be issued to the prospective purchasers by the Disposals (Tenders) Branch of the Custodian of Property Office, Windsor House, an application. The Govern ment does not bind itself accept the highest or any tender.
3. No warranty is given in any way as to Description, Condition, Quantities or Numbers.
Members are reminded that the First General Annual Meet ing of the St. Thomas More Kong will be held on the 17th Catholic Association of Hong December, 1946 at 6.30 p.m. in Hong Kong, 14th December, 1946. the Catholic Club Roome on the First Floor of the King's Build- ing, Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Cocktails will be served after the Meeting.
CLUB LUSITANO,
CONVITE
A Direccao tem o maximo prazer de convidar os Exmos Socios Pera um "Copo de Agua" correite, pelas 18 horas, em no dla Terca-feira, 17 do celebrácso
Oitógéssimo Aniversario da Fundação d'esta Institufcao.
J.. WHYATT, Castodian of Property.
Messrs. P. L. L. BIAU & C. C. KLUGE
French Architects,
take pleasure to inform the members of the Colony that they have entered into partnership as from the 9th of December 1948.
11
National Bank Building, 2nd floor (Room 205)
Tel. 28562
WALLACE HARPER & COMPANY, LIMITED
HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LTD.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers. Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224.
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned have re- ceived Instructions from the
by Public Auction on
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
20 WORDS: $ FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID, $1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL" INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD PER INSERTION
$2
Replies are awaiting at our
Custodian of Property to selloffees for Bex Nos. 214, 218, 220,
Tuesday the 17th. Dec. 1946 commencing at 10.00' am
at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Buliding, Basement.
252 LOTS OF VALUABLE GOODS,
comprising
STORED AT CHINA PROVID. ENT GODOWN No. 2, West Point. Tinplate.
STORED AT CHINA PROVID ENT GODOWN No. 3, West Point. Listerine,
221, 223, 229, 281, 240,
FOR SALE
FURS--Good news for Winter: Rest gifts for ladies. Just arriv ed large stock different kind of ladies' latast styles fur overcoats. Best quality, cheapest prices guaranteed. Inspection welcome. Kee Zang Co., 32 Nathan Road, Kowloon. Phone 50696. CLEARANCE SALE Aluminium Saucepans with lids $16.00 only per set of three pieces in 2,3, and 5 pint capacity. Discount for wholesalers. Obtainable at V. M. Hammond & Co. Union Bldg. 4th floor,
new.
LADY'S BINOCULARS: Special- ly made by "Carl Zeiss" for STORED AT WING ON CO-horse-racing. Latest model, anti-
DOWNS Nos. 24. West
fungus lens, practically Point.
Cheap! Post-Office Box 415. MOTOR BOAT 17 Sy G' less engine. Excellent condition. In- spect at Bailey's Shipyard, Kow- leon. Offers to Box 261, "Sunday Harald."
Cotton Flannel, Catton Piece goods, Poplin, Rubber Sheets, Rubber Scraps, Torchlights.
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN No. 1-A, GROUND FLOOR, West Point,
Rubber Belting, Safes, Empty. Battles, Emply Fins, China Tes,
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED-Beat bull in sound condition-Length 60-70 Feet. shafting, propeller not
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR Engine,
Mail"
GODOWN No. 1-A, FIRSTquired, Write Box 250, China FLOOR, West'.Point, Dynamo, Auto Parts, Steel Cabinets, Battery Parts, Rubber Tyres Wind Screen Frames and Typewriter, Electric
Parts, Wire, Etc
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN No. 1-A, SECOND FLOOR, West Point. Foreigh Paper. Manifold Paper, Cow Hides, Manila Rope, Radio: Transmitting. Set, Torchlight Bulbs, Ete.
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR
GODOWN No. 1-B, GROUND. FLOOR, West Point. Wolfram Ore, Scale.
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN: No. 1-B, FIRST FLOOR, West Point pl. Candles, Mosquito Incense, Chinese Account Books, Wilt- ing Ink, Tea Chest Boarda, Typewriters, Electric Heaters, Transformers, Table Scale, Test Méter, Etc.
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN No. 1-B, SECOND FLOOR, West Point, Mlectric Bulbs, Torchlights, Telephone Wire, Ice Boxes, Gauges, Chandeliers, Copper Hose, Foreign Paper, Flower Vaars, Scales, Printed Wrap-
Por muitivos bem alheios a sua vontade, a Direccas sente nao poder ter a honra de teceber Recently he contributed $500 as Exmas Familias das socios e them, together with supporting | from tránsactions, prior to 25th foil and Packing Paper, Iron
seus amigos esta occasino,
towards a street lighting scheme further assisted by providing a for the fishing village, and he has
which is sufficient to maintain the drum of lighting oil monthly street lamps every night.
has given 20 scholarships for the In addition, Mr. Tsang Yong
children of Tai-0 which enables them to attend the local school. nected with Tal-D for a namber of years and during the lived there. He has always been interested in the problems of the people and has acted adviser for a long time.
Mr. Tsang Yung has been con-
THAT'S THE HEAD YOU WANT, SON!- NOW MAKE YOURSELF SCARCE AND STICK TO YOUR GREASE
PAINT IN
FUTURE!
BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES
WHEELONIN OKE/ HRDO!
! THAT'S NO WAY FOR
FUCT ON ER
"ER NEPHEW1
49
war
their
D. P. J. LOPES
Secretario,
Vienna, Dec. 15. General Mark W. Clark, Com mander of American forces in Austria, today aigned an order approximately 200 minor offen- to free from prison tomorrow ders who had been sentenced by the American Military Govern- ment United Press.
THERE'S SOMETHING FUNNY GOING ON KEREJ
THAT WAS SILAS THE MAN INT
AUNT SOPHIE'S CRYSTAL....
Maturity
BY EDGAR
All Corporations, Firms and individuals having claims against
All Corporations, Firms and ping Paper, Chinese Paper, this Company, arising from tran- 1941, are
actions prior to 25th December
Individuals having clatina Lead Sheets, Chinese Medicine, requested to submit against this Company, arising Lead Types, Match Sticks, Lead details where available, to the December, 1941, are requested Basins,
Betelnut, Chemicals, Registered fifice of the Company, to submit them, together with Radio Parts, Batteries, Valve Shell House, 1st Floor, not later supporting details where avail-
Cement, Mator Car Accessories, than B1st December, 1946,
Cleaning Machine, Etc. STORED AT BUI BUN FOR
This information is required able, to the Registered Office of for registration purposes only the Company, 14, Des Voeux and acceptance of any claims Road Central, not later than admissions of liability. lodged a not to be construed as 21st December, 1946.
For WALLACE HAPPER &
MPANY." LIMITED,
A. JOHN BUSH,
Secretary,
This information is required for registration purposes only and acceptance of any claims lodged is not to be construed as admission of liability
For HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY,
LTD.
a. OROVE,
Secretary.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
Annual Meeting 1947
18th, 14th & 18th Jan.
ENTRIES for the above will close Et. 5.00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, 18TH DECEM BER, 1940. at the Secretary's It is proposed to hold a Office, Exchange Building. 1a floor.
By Order of the Stewards,
C. B. BROWN,
Becretery.
ng, 10th December, 1948.
THE EXCHANGE BANKS' ASSOCIATION Owing to the present lah level of working costs a scale of charges for the work entailed in the handling af securities, etc deposited In Safe Custerly will be introduced by members of the Association as from Lat January, 1947 19
Particulara may be ascertain- ed on application to member
SOCIETY OF ST. GEORGE HONG KONG
GODOWN. No...2,, GROUND FLOOR, West Point. Iron Bars, Safer, Wire Nails; Glass Bottles, Wooden Ben- ches, White Chalk, Labels, Wooden Frames, Fire Ex- tinguishers, Etc.
DANCING LESSONS ENGLISH BALLROOM: Dancing Lessons given by PEDRO, originator of PEDRO-SYSTEM which has helped beginners tę dance well in a few days, and advanced pupils to reach com- petition standard quickly. Inter- view: 118 Caine Road (2-6. p.m.)
Service Auction Rooms
Aactionecri, Surveyors, etc. Basement. French Bank Bldg, A.E.B. de Sousa, Auctioneer. Telephone 31867.
IF you are
TIRED
DEPRESSED
RUN-DOWN
WEAK
and
want to BUILD
UP
READ THIS!
Rice, butter, milk, fruit, green vege tables, etc. are good for you because. they put nature's own Minerals and Vimming into your blood and muscles the bulk itself has no food. value and passes off. Without sufficient, vitamina end minerals you become run-domi, weak, tired and mentally depressed- SO TRY THIS WAY TO NEW - HEALTH, NEW VITALITY, NEW LIFE In these days of world-wide food problems it is vital that the minerals and vitamins your body needs. should be replaced. Your system health-giving elements, Vikelp brings them to you. The concen frared food value of Vikein's g minerals, such as iron, Phos phorus, Calcium, Sulphur, Food lodine, etc, plus Vitamin B, comparable to a daily diet of all these foods. Dan Meme Scan re-nouridding your body with Vikelp now, Karl; begin to build up. Nerves wendy. Tiredsein, tires: ingo energy, Yout kava found new health sad song idi.
STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN. No. 2, FIRST FLOOR, West Point-moit havoa dally supply of these Steel Plates, "Vickers" Belt- ing, Propellers, Rolled Paper Sticks, Wooden Stands, Nickel Dish Covers, Printed Forms, Leather Boots, Army Caps, Ete:
STORED AT BUI BUNFOR GODOWN No: 2, SECOND. FLOOR, West Point, Foreign Medicine, Snake Skins, Chinese Tobacco, Golf Clubs, Blue Serge Puttles, NE meeting of the Society in the STORED AT FU WAH GO. board room of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1st Floor, Ex-
DOWN, West Point. change Building, on Tuesday, Washers and Spikers, Safes, Mirrors, Hemp Cloth, Bolts, 7th January, 1947 at 5.80 p.m. Wooden Desk stand with
The objects of the neciling drawers, wooden desk tops, wooden Partitions, Wooden Dravers, ... ... Gas Meter, Gas Stoves, Etc.
(1) The Revival of the
Boelety "Election" of Officers. Any other business, Englishmen,
The abovementioned articles will be open for inspection at thel respective godown on 14th and 16th December, 1946, be tween 10.00 4.0L and noon and members of the Society or not-pm Inspection permits will be whether between 200 p.m. and 400 are invited to be present itsued by the Undersigned st
All
their Auction Rooma.
The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale published in" the Hong Kong (British Mil- tary Administration) Gazette Notification No. 22.
LAMMERT BROS
Auctioneers.
VIKELP
MINERAL VITAMIN TONIC
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