CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
20 WORDS $2 FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID, $1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL | INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD VER INSERTION,
-$2
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willing Baby Wasit 'Ainah. Houseboy kept. Call this address mornings before * p.in. 5. Gun Club 11,
Clean
Kowloon,
QUALIFIED quantities sur- veyor required immediately for Jarge European company. Must #C knowledge
G.P.O. Box No. 502.
construction huve 'full ele, Apply
WANTED KNOWN
ARE you particular about you Beer? Ask for Red Tower Brand Lager. What Manches- ter drink today Hong Kong can drink today too,
Fountain
Pets, Als
Servi
& Satisfac
POSITIONS VACANT
NOTICÈ
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE CHINA MAIË, THU RSDAY, MAY. 27, 1948.
HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTIČE. KOWLOON-GANTON BAILWAY.
Vacancies exist in Executive Grade II of the General Clerl- cal Service of the Government and applications are invited NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to sit n competitive examina- that the Ordinary Yearly Gen-
It is hereby notified, that tion for entry into this grade. eral Meeting of Shareholders that the Nineteenth Ordinary sented Tenders in duplicate,
will be held at The Hong. Kóng
Yearly Meeling of HONG which should be clearly mark- The minimum qualification Hotel, Hong Kong, on THURS. KONG TELEPHONE COM-ed "Tender for lowering of will be a University degree or DAY 27th. May 1948, at 11 a.m.PANY LIMITED, will be held couplers will be received at a qualification accepted by the for the purpose of receiving the on Thursday, the 27th day of coffee of the Chairman, Tender Colonial Secretary ns its Report of the Directors, to- May, 1948, at noon; In the Board, Colonial Secretarint, equivalent. The
examination gether with A Statement of Bourd Room of the Company, until noon on Friday, the 11th will be of a similar standard Accounts for the Year ended FOURTH FLOOR, EXCHANGE June, 1948. to those set by, the Civil Ser-31st March, 1948, and for the BUILDING, HONG KONG, for vice Commissioners in England election of Directors and the Statement of Accounts and the
the purpose of receiving for comparable grades of the appointment of Auditors.
Report of the Board of Direct Civil Service.
ors, for the financial year end ed 31st December 1947, and re-electing two Directors and the Auditors.
years
Successful candidates will he required to serve for two
011 probation
during which time they will be re- quired to pass a test in The Letters Patent, Royal Instruc- Lions, Standing Orders Legislative Council, and those General Orders and Colonial Regulations which deal with public business.
of
on
In addition, all those whose mother tongue is not Canton- ese will be required to obtain The first two certificates Cantonese before proceeding beyond, the third step In the seale (Baske sulary $450), to which point, if necessary, con- flemation
the permanent establishment may be deferred,
A JE MONG STORE Strert Stanley
(Next to King's Theatre side entrance) Big Bargains Cameras, Mims, Binoculars, „Lighters, Flats, Etc.
Expert Repairing Moderate Charges tion Guaranteed. Orders taken for Developlag & Enlarging. CARPETS & RUGS-Genuine Peking and Tientsin, lovely designs and colourings, various sizes. Come and inspect at The the China Rug
10
The initial basic salary scale of Grade II is $400-$800 per month and promotion to Grude and to Senior Executive prests will be strictly by merit.
Candidates should apply to Chief Clerk, Colonial Go., Kayamalty Secretariat on or before 4th Bilding, 4th Floor (Opposite June, 1948, for forms of ap- Hong Kong Hutri). Queen's plienthon to enter the exuminu Road, C.
NEWLY ARRIVED Underwgot Typewriters, standard and portable. finest typewriter ribbons andi carbon
papers. obtainable
The World Typewriter Co., 46, Wellington Street. Hong Kong. Tel. 20506
BUTTERICKS, 10. Wyndham Styret LADIES TAILOR AND DRESSMAKER. EXPERT CUTTER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED,
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
MAY BE BOOKED AT THE SWINDON ROOK STORE. 25 Nathan Road, Tel. 59327
RUGS manufacturers and
ex: porters Peking and Tientsin Carpet and Rugs. Orders taken Carpet
Rug repairs.. Pohal Co. Temporary Sales Of- fice Room No. 8 Lucky Apart- ments, corner-of-Hankow & Peking Road Kowloon.
FOR YOUR BREAKFAST. Tiffo, Afternoon-Tea & Dinner. You are welcome. Prompt Ser- vice. Alry and Quiet. Try Cafe de Luxe, Chinia Emporium Mezzanine Floor Tel. 20428.
BOARDING
RESPECTABLE
seeking full
gentleman
board with
re-,
spectable family, willing to
pay $100 per month inclusive,
tion.
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT WATERWORKS OFFICE
Assistant Land Surveyors
Applications are invited by the Waterworks Office for ap- pointment as Terputary As- sistant Land Surveyors,
ex-
Applicants should be perienced in the niaking and plotting of surveys by tacheu- inetric methods, levelling and setting out fur new works.
Salories; in the scale $10-$11 per day plus
The Register and Transfer Bonita of The Company will be closed from the 15th. May to the 27th. May 1948 both days inclusive during which period: no Transfer of Shares can be registered,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS
& SON LTD. General Manugers.
HONG KONG 8th. May 1948.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY LIMITED.
Application has been made to this Company to issue Dr. RENATO EMILIO ALVARES of 5 Julia Avenue. 1st Floor, Homuntin, Kow- Certificates Joon, duplicate
for 3 Fully Påld-up and
in
to
10 this
$5.-Paid-up Shares Company-Certificate number: and Distinctive numbers UN- declaration KNOWN-upon that the originul Certificates have been lost or mislaid. And Notice is hereby given that, if Tit the expiration of ONE MONTH from the date hereof the above Certificates be not forthcoming the said Certin- cates will be deemed CAN- CELLED and of NO EFFECT. and NEW Certificates for the said Shares will be issued in their stead by the Company. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS
& SON LTD. General Managers.
Hongkong, 26th May, 1948."
NOTICE
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO. LTD.
*
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 14th May to the 27th May 1948, both days inclusive.
Dated this 7th day of May, 1948.
By order of the Board.
S. GROVE
Secretary.
14, Des Voeux Road, Central, HONG KONG
-CHINA-LIGHT-AND- POWER COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
each tender a receipt showing Tenderers must attach to that they have deposited with the Senior Accountant of the Kowloon-Canton Railway the sum of $500 as a pledge of the bona fides of their tenders, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if the success- to carry out his tender. The ful tenderer fails or refuses
deposits will be returned to unsuccessful tenderers.
The successful tenderer will be required to deposit at the Treasury, Prince Building, Des Voeux Road, the sum of $3,000.00, as security for due and faithful performance of his contract.
Forms of tender and speci- fication may be obtained from the Head Office, Kowloon- Canton Railway.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest and reserves or any tender, the right to accept all or any part of the tender.
A. E. PERRY, Acting General Manager, Rallway.
Notice is hereby given that the Transfer Books and Regis- ter of Shareholders will be closed as from 7th June to 22nd May, 1948. 19th June, 1948, both days inclusive.
Dividend warrants will be available for collection on and after 25th June, 1048.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. W. A. WOOD, Secretary & Chief Accountant.
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS LIMITED MONTHLY TICKETS
At l
NOTICE
HỒNG KONG GOVERNMENT.
MEDICAL DEPT.
It is notified for general in- formation that the Port Health Office will be situated in the Marine Department Building, Connaught Road Central, as from 29th May, 1948.
Telephone numbers remain unchanged.
G. H. THOMAS,
Acting Director of Medical
Services.
Monthly Ticket holders cani Application has been made travel on any tramcar and on Company to issue to any route during the month of MRS., JASMINE CHAN, of 57 Issue; there are no restrictions
number Cumberland, Road, Kowloon on the
of journeys Tong, duplicate Certificates for taken. 200, Ordinary Shares in this
Tickets Company-Certificate numbers
for the month of 27th May, 1048. and Distinctive numbers UN- June may be obtained, KNOWN-upon declaration follows:- that the original Certificates have
to this rehabilitation allowance, equivalent to a total of $346-$450 per month would depend upon qualifications and experience. Applicants are re- quested to submit before 10th
and June, 1948, full details salary required to
Waterworks Engineer, Waterworks Office, P.W.D., St George's Bldg., 3rd floor, Chater Road.
V. KENNIFF. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctionsèrs, Bužveyors and Appraisers, Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224.
Reply Jimmy Leong, c/o Lult PUBLIC AUCTION
Kwok Hotel, Room 226.
1948
Purcel
FOR SALE
BOOK DUTCH Flower Bulbs: catalogue available. HK040-148 bulbs, Tulips, Hyacinths, Daffodils, Narcissi, tete. $25.00. Anglo- Chinese Trading Co., Suite 4, Pedder Building, 3rd Floor, Tel. 20053.
The Undersigned have re- ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Friday, the 28th. May 1948
Commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Rooms No. 35 Hankow Road Kowloon.
A Fine Collection of Valu- reableHousehold Furniture
been lost or mislaid.
as
New tickets for passengers
And Notice is hereby given not holding a ticket for the that, if at the expiration of present month can be obtained ONE MONTH from the date only at the Traffic Office, hereof, the above Certificates Canal Road East, on and after be not forthcoming the
sald 31st May. Certificates will be deemed CANCELLED and of NO EF- FECT, and NEW Certificates
Existing tickets can be re newed at the Traffic Office
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
Proposal to change a Ship's Naine
MR. BEVIN ON CEASE-FIRE British Officers In Arab Army
Landon, May 25. Mr. Ernest Bevin, Foreign Secretary, told Parliament today that, inquiries werd being made to on- byte that the Jowish acceptance of the terms of the Ebasé-tike in Palestine, ordered Bỳ thô Stegrity Council, would be observed by all sections of the Jewish forcos.
CARPETS EMBOSSED FANCY & PLAIN ALL SIZES ALL COLOURS*
CARPET INDUSTRIES
45, Austin Road, (Ground Floor)
KOWLOON
This, he said, was "in view of the previous occasioit| GENTLEMEN'S DEPT.
on
which the cease-fire in Jerusalem Was
Mr. Churchill salt that he un- derstood matiy critical tegotia-
tJon
wete going forward, bilt would the Forelim Secretary bb able
State:
reference
MANICURES, PEDICURES, by export Barbers. We have aled engaged the services of barbier Ho farmerly of Andres...
BETEN'S BEAUTY SALONS.
Exchange Bldg,
Tél. 33161.
broken by the Jewish forces, thus leading to speed HAIRCUTS, SHAVES the present fighting." Mr. Bevin had Informed Mr. Winston Churchill that he was unwilling to make a statement on Palestine until it was clear whether or not the Arab States would also agree to the cease- fire
When Mr. Churchill asked it he would bear in mind "the great Importance of our pursu- ing an even-handed course of Mr. Bevin said that he unders action of strict impartiality stood that there were questions while pursuing our evacuation on thit subject down for a rés of-Palestine. Mr. Bevin reply tomorrow. He would try to
answer. My plied: "I have done that. conscience is clear on that.".
He said that Britain's whole
селас-
efforts had been directed to wards
the adoptiori
by the Security Council of a fice call, "sufficiently objective and Impartial to have a chance of acceptance by both siden."
good
to theluch In his ment, when he made it, to the
position Legion and the status of officers serving in it la relation to the terms of the franty tween Britain and Transjordan.
re
Reuters Diplomatie Correspon- intd dent writes: The Inquiries Jewish observance of the cease. fire, to which Mr. Bevin. ferred, are directed to Ending out whether Irgun, Zval Leumi and the Stern Gang will, consider themselves bound by the truce, as well as Haganah-Reuter.
secured the adoption of a satis****** factory resolutiori, we have been
Mr.
Arab Legion
Bevin setched: "Having using our utmost influence to ensure that the call to a cease- Ore was accepteil."
EXCHANGE
RELAXATION
RUMOURS
Shanghai, May 26. Despite denials by inform- ed quarters to the contrary,
rumours ate current of the possibility of relaxation of foreign exchange control with the appointment of Mr. Wong Wen-hao as China's China Press reported today.
Prime Minister, the
new
An exchange of views on the
Stabilisation
Färvan Gets An Apõlögy
London, May 26. Major Roy Farran is to rẻ- ceive an apology and, cash payment from a London Bun. day newspaper, which alleged that he had joined the Arab Legion to fight the Jews.
Major Farran had brought The action against . Thà People and it publishers, Odhams Press, and this was
Bottled. on terme in court to- day-Router.
** ********
No
Chance Of War Yet
Tokyo, May 25...
För Style! Quality!
& Value! Come To:
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SERVICE TO OFFER DENNIS & CO., LTD.
work of the Foreign Exchange does not see any possibility of tion Dept.) offers service The Japanese Government (White Ants Extermina-
Committee. tabk
place yesterday between Mr. O. K. war between the United Yul, Finance Minister,
and States and Russin in the min White Ant Treatment. Mr. Chang Kiangau, a former inediate future, Prime Minister Just make a call on the Governor of the Central Batik of Hitoshi Ashida told the Lower telephone and our TECH- China, Mr. K. P. Chen, Chairman House at its plenary session NICIAN will be at your
the Foreign
en Exchange today. Stabilisation Committee, and
of
other
He was replying to a statement service for Free Inspection. members of the Committee. While no
definite decision was a Diet member had made when Tel. 32913, 33324. taken, it was indicated during he declared that prevailing ro the discussions that there was ports on Russo-American relations need for reform in the fumetlon had caused a feeling of urlenaines, for the said Shares will be Canal Road East, on the 26th
umong the Japanese people, par issued in their stead by the and 27th May and from 2nd Engineering Company of Hong meeting yesterday were carried graphical position in relation to PEIPING & TIENTSIN
We, The Taikoo Dockyard &ing of the committee.
The views expressed at the ticularly in view of Japan's geo- Kong Limited of Quarry Bay.to Ninking last night by Mr. These countries, Hong Kong, hereby give notice O. K. Yul, who will return to that in consequence of being Shanghal before the week-enri
coordinating Reuter. desirous
Company.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS
& SON LTD. General Managers..
Hongkong, 26th May, 1048.
TENDER
June.
Tickets may also be renew- ed at Queen's Building, Con naught Road Entrance, near Star Ferry on 28th; 29th, 31st May and 1st June.
V. WALKER Acting General Manager *25th May, 1948..
.
TENDERS are invited for the purchase of the structural steel] components, comprising the KOWLOON RESIDENTS' following surplus Hangars now lying In H. M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong.
No. 1 "B" Type Hangar size approximately
ASSOCIATION
Notice is hereby given that of the Association will be held the Annual General Meeting
at St. Andrew's Church Halt on Jongth 182-0"-clear-span Thursday, 27th May, at 6.30 120'-0"
clear height 27'-0",
No.
span
-PILOT RADIOS: Same
liable prewar quality now comprising:- obtainable at popular prices,
1 Frigidaire, 1 Electric Gey-j made possible only by in creased demand
and
ser, Remington Typewriter large
4 "Mainhill" Type Coolerators,
Hangara sales. Allwave acts from $240 14", 5 White each obtainable at all the bet- Admiral Amplifier, Moffat Ele-
size approximately ter dealers or direct from: ctric Stove, 1 Electric Platé
length 84'-0" clear Colonial Agencies;. Tsekoochoy Warmer, 1 Hermes Baby Port-
60'-0" Bldg., 14 Queen's Road. Phone uble Typewriter, 1 Long Show
clear height 17-0". Case, Set Dutch Style Offied 20310.
Furniture, Single Divans,The component parts are in STEEL Clothes Lockers: Bir- Bridge Tuble with Chairs, complete and the successful mingham manufactured. Olive Gardeni iron Chairs & Table Tenderer will be given, the green steel. Double and four Oil Painting, Ice Cream Free opportunity of pitrchasing. compartments, Sizes 72" high zers, Tientsin Carpet, Music structural steel at favourüble 18" wide, 18" deop, ideal for Stool, Kitchen Utensils, Child's fates if stocks exist, to make offices, clubs, schools, hotels, push Car, Writing Tables up the deficiencies. hospital factorică, gatogds, Office Chairs, Sideboard, Din- households etc. Keep clothes, ing Table, Glass Cabinets Application for particulars and hats, handbags, account books, Chairs, Chesterfield files and valuable articles: Wardrobes, Dressing Tables "Clean and locked-securely, Low-Boys, Chest of Drawers- Price most moderate. Inspec-1 Victor Cabinet Gramophone tion welcome. Tho World Fire... Screen, Tea Waggons; Commercial Company, Victory Babies Iron Cots, Table Lamps, House, Wyndham Street, Tele- Badios, Blackwood Mahjong phone 27857.
Table & Chairs. Electric Table H. M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong Fans, Rattan Furniture, Dou- not later than STOCK of Ladies' Garments ble Side Writing Table, Pic June, 1948.
Monday 7th for sale af The Shanghat tires, and Glass Wire etc., Etel Fashion-School, Victory-House,
Suites, Form
of Tender are to be addressed to the :-- Superintending Civil Engineer, C.E. in C Department,
Admiralty,
6th floor, Wyndham Strect. On View from Thursday, thể Open" on Tuesdays, Thursday 27th May 1948.
and Saturditys only.
SCRIBBLING PADS - 100
Caf. 50 cents, ditch. » 40n zalo, at "China Mall" offico. “Windsor House: Tel: 82818.
Terms: As Customary.
LAMAIENT BÉOu,
Auctioneers.
Service Auction Rooms
p.ch.
had on application to P.O. Box Membership forms may be
1752, Kowloon,
It is requested that members should make every effort to at- tend this meeting.
By Order of the General Committee.
P. W. A. Wood,
Hon. Secretary,
All residents, members or not, are cordially.invited; but only members will be allowed Vote:
SWORN MEASURERS, D. WEIGHERS OFFICE 6th Floor, P. & O. Bidju.. Hồng Kông.
As from 1st Juno, 1940, the telephone numbers of this above times will be
General Onco
Private Unich
of
NOTICE
Prime Minister
Aildn addit
he also saw no possibility of tlie revival of militarism or fascism Sh Japan.
The democratiation of Japan has been and is being carried out steadily since the enforcement of
nomenclature, we have applied to the Minister... of. Transport, under Section 47 of the Mer chant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of the Tug T.LD: · 146
As from 14th May, 1948 the new Constitution," He said. of Hong Kong Registry Messrs. Egypt India America Reuter, Official Number 180432, Gross Trading Co., Barclay Bartk Torinage 54.43 tons, Register Building, Musky, Cairo Tonnage Nil tons, heretofore been appointed our Sole Agents have bined by us, for permission to change her name to "TAIKOO for Egypt for FU", and to have her registered In the new name at the Port THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & of Hong Kong as owned by
HONG KONG LIMITED: ENGINEERING COMPANY OF
producis.
sales of
THE WORLD PENCIL CO., LTD. NG IP HING
General Manager.
MACHINE TOOLS
dus
Any objection to the pro- posed change of name must be dent to the Registrar of Ship- SEVEN days from the appear-vites enquiries for the purchase. ping at Hong Kong within
The Controller of stores in- ance of this advertisement.
of Machine Tools which dre Dated at HONG KONG.. the available for disposal. 20th day of May, 1948, THE TAIKOO. DOCKYARD & Firms interested are request- ENGINEERING COMPANY OFed to communicate with The HONG KONG LIMITED. Controller of Stores (Tel. No. -28970) Government Stores Department, North Point; not later than 31st May, 1848,
J. FINNIE, Menageri
YOUR OWN
FILM NEWS
NOW ON SALE
30cts
JANE
ATHEN CRANES [COLLECT THE, COILS"
LIKE A KID'S MAGNET, RICKS AOR PINS:
KING'S MUSIC COMPANY
Dealer in Planes
ikutest Instin
junta d
Accimories.
Plans Tanks & *. General Hapales
6. CHIU LUNG STREET, (Street Entranca,, TAZE
to Wing On, Dank Lid. Or
Commercial PVIL TELEPHONE: 30439;
BOSTON
STEAM
HERE'S WEAMPLE OF THE SHEET, METAL WE: TURK 'OUT HERE,
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CHI HING HONG
Queen's Road C. 1st Floor
Telephone 24869
HONGKONG
SORIC
A steam latinůry king di dry-cleaning,,, dyeing, washing, and mending. Also Ladies Tailoring. 36,
Wellington Street and 112, Kennedy Road, Wanchal.
GUNNY-BAGS
I BUYING and Selling on dhrrow
LAUNDRY margin of Commission only
BEST SERVICE MODERATE PRICES
813, WYNDHAM ST.
Flease apply Mr. DIGHMAN LEUNG, 101 Jervola. Stroot
1st Floor. Or phone 20066.