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POSITION VACANT
URGENTLY
FOR SALE
Required General HONG KONG $
Small
Amah for English Couple Flat, Phone 34121 Ext. 250 0 no a.m. to 12.10 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.
POSITION WANTED
SHANGHAI ferences,
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8-9
(1949 edition) containing List. Govt. Officer.
Gervices,
NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 12 OF 1949,
WESTERN APPROACHES TO HONG KONG
·
MA WAN LIGHT
Position.Lat. 22° 21′ 05′′ N, Long 114 03′ 04′′ E.
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1940.
THE HONGKONG AND
KOWLOON WHARE
AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
NOTICE is hereby given that lan EXTRAORDINARY GENE-
RAL MEETING of the Com- 5,pany will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Friday, the 20th day af May, 1949, at Noon for the purpose of considering and, thought ft. passing the follow ing Resolution as a Special Resolution:
Details-As from May 1949, the fixed red light on the Western extremity of Ma Wan Island will be replaced by an unwatched and unclas- sided red flashing light, the characteristics of which half second flash, two and half seconds eclipse.
The visibility. Is six miles.
arc
a
Remarks.The light is cx- hibited from a grey painted pillar with a white hut at the foot. The height of the light
above H.W. is 50 feet.
1180.
"That the following shall be substituted for Clause 95 in the Articles of Association of the Company:
TC-
"Each Director of the Com- Charts affected.-3632. 3026, any shall be paid out of the
funds ot the Company muneration for his services at Authority-Director of the rate of $2.500,00 per annum and such further sums as the Company in General Meeting may from time to me deter-
DIRECTORY Hong Hospitals, Marine. Schocia Churches. Institutos, Consulates
Clubs, Agencies, Who's Who, Residences. It's the most up-to-date and most complete of all business directories In the Colony. NOW ON SALE
all leading book "China Mall" office.
HONG
FILM AND THEATRE NEWS at 50 cents per сору.
Obtainable at Leading
at
KONG
shops
N. GARLAND, Acting Director of Murine.alne."
Marine Office, and
Hong Kong. April 26, 1949.
Book Stores, Newspaper Sellers MARINE DEPARTMENT and "China Malik Office.
CHNA MAIL $2.00 per copy.
PICTORIAL nt Obtainable at all Leading Book Stores and "China) Mall" Off}¢¢,
CHINA MAIL POSTGARD-$1.50 for 6 or 30 cents each. Obtainable at all leading Book Stores and "Chinn Mall" Office.
SCRIBBLING
PA08--100 page* at 50 cents each, On sale at 'China Mail" ofce Windsor Hinung, Tal, 92812.
Lucky Apartment Corner Hankow & Peking Road, Kowloon. | MARINE DEPARTMENT
CARPETS
RUG8.-enuine NOTICE NO. 12 OF 1949 Peking and Tientsin, lovely de- signs and colourings, various sizes. Come and Inspect at The Chine Rug Co., Kayamally Building, 4th Klear
/Opposite Hong Hotel Queen's Road, Central.
DRESSES - Large RENOM MEE selections of Summer Dresses Tp cool washable materials. 503 Victory House, 5 Wyndham Street.
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It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in duplicate, which should be clearly mark ed "Tender for the Hire of R.C.Ls.", for the hire of one or more wood, ramped cargo lighters, will be received at the Office of the Chairman, Tender Board, Colonial Secre- tarlat, up till noon on Friday, May 8, 1949.
These vessels are flat bot- tomed, dumb barges, 52′ in length, 18" in breadth, and
have a maximum draft of 3' while carrying a load of 30 tons deadweight.
The successful
tenderer
will be required to deposit with the Treasury, Prince's Building, the sum
NOTICE NO. 13 OF 1949.
no
MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE NO. 10 OF 1899. TABLE E. REGULATION 49.
During the months of May 10 October inclusive, latinch, ferry vessel or motor boat shall be or anchor or be under way in Repulse Bay, in- cluding those parts of the bay known
Middle as
Bay and South Bay, to the northward or eastward of a line drawn from the most easterly point of the island west of Repulse Bay (known as Tung Po Chau Island or Middle Island) to the red buoy manced off the foreshore of Repulse Bay and thence to the western extrem-
y of the point dividing South Bay from West Bay (known as Chung Am Wan) int the immediate vicinity of which
are two small islands.
not
By Order of the Board 1of Directors,
·
G. B. S. THOMSON,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, April 20, 1949.
THE SHANGHAI & HONGKEW WHARF CO., LTD,
under
the
Ordinances,
Com. Hong Kong
Incorporated panies
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at No. 27. Chung Shan Road, E., Shanghai, on Fri- day, May 20, 1949. at 4 pan for the following purposes:-
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
}
PROBATE JURISDICTION
"
of
IN THE GOODS JEAN BAPTISTS! ETIENNE RODERICK EGAL Inte of 154 Aus- tin Road, Kowloon in the Colony of Hong Kong, Merchant, de- censed.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by virtue o Section 58 of the Probates Or- dinance, 1897 made an Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above Estate to the 12th day of May, 1949.
All creditors and others are: ecolingly hereby required to send in their claims to the un-i dersigned on or before that date.
TAR
ST
Phone 58335
17 Hańkow Road. Kowloon TODAY ONLY
(By Popular Request) 2.30, 5.10, 7.20 & 9.30 p.m.
BUD
LOV
| ABBOIT & COSTELLO
HERE COME THE CA
PEGGY RYAN
Martha O'Driscoll Gomalé Couh Charles Dingle Ichard Lave 100 FAIL SPITALNY 100m
KOUR OF CHARM ALL GIRL ORCH.
-TOMORROW-
Dated the 20th day of April, ["UNFINISHED DANCE" 1949.
BRUTTON & CO.,
Solicitors
for the Administrator of the Estate of the aboyenamed deceased.
Windsor House,
Hong Kong.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers, Surveyers and Appraisers, Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224
PUBLIC AUCTION
The Undersigned have re- ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on
FRIDAY, April 29, 1949 commencing at 2.30 p.m.
To receive and consider the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ended December 31, 1948, to declare a Anal dividend, to elect Directora No. 35 Hankow Road, Kowloon. and Auditors and to transact any other ordinary business of the Company.
The Transfer Books and Share Register will be closed from May 9 to 20, 1949, both
inclusive.
This regulation shall provent launches, ferry vessels or motor boats from approach-days ing the shore for such time as may be required for em- barking or disembarking Pas- expeditiously as
sengers possible.
N. GARLAND. Acting Director of Marine.
Marine Office,
of $3,000 Hong Kong, April 26, 1949.
for each vessel hired, against loss or serious damage.
Tenderers must
attach to
each tender a deposit receipt, surprise
Make showing that they have de- your
by posited enjoyable
with the Treasury. learning
SAMBA Prince's Building, the sum of TANGO and JITTERBUG (Jiva), $500, us a pledge of the bonn Enquiries (1-3
P.M.): TONY fides of their tenders, which HUDSON, 512 China Building.
sum shall be forfeited to the Hong Kong Government by any successful tenderer, failing or refusing to implement his tender," returned to unsuccessful ten- derers,
FOR SALE
SUPERS French car-1948 model -20 h.p.-for sale or exchange preferably for Lincoln convertible. Write to Industrial and Commer- ajal Trading Co. Union Building.
DAIMLER
21-titra (delivered 1547) in thrut class condition, with extra accessories. Inspection and trial by arrangement. Reply to Box No. 814 "China Mail"
MOTOR BOAT 25 ft. tong 12-14 m.p.h. With Lavatory and New 100 H.P. Ford VD Marine Engine $18,000.00, Apply Box 813 "China Mall".
TWO-STOREY house In Stanley, with 7 Rooms, 2 Tennis Courts, Beautiful Gärden, Garage, Ser- vants Quarters and 51 modern conveniences. Good view. Arra 45,000 mq. ft. Immediate eccupa tion. 30x 812 "China Mall."
100 BETS Cutlery Just arrived from America-guaranteed stain. less, rustless, highly pollashed all- atsel. Each set 24 pieces com. prising of 6 knives, 6 forka, 6 teaspoons and tablespoons. Balling $30,- per sot, well below (post--clearance sale. Raro op- portunity for clubs, hotels, and osterers. Apply V. MA Hammond & Co. Union Buliding, Room 406. Tal. 28530.
USED CARS, many maxen, good condition, reasonable prices ($2,- 000 to $19,000), Apply Olymple Motora
41-81 Ltd,,
Lockhart Road, Tel 22839, TAMÁRA MAY 603 Peninsula Hotel. New conilgnment Summer! Wadge Hept Shoes In White, Brown/White, Blue/White · Buadə, White Linen, Eto. In stock Summer Dresses, Blouses, Bkirtą | Shorts, Eto. Orders Takon..
The deposit will be
Forms of lender. further particulars and the conditions of hire may be obtained from the Superintendent Engineer, Government Shipway, Yaumati.
Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.
N. GARLAND,
Acting Director of Marine.
Marine Office, Hong Kong, April 25, 1949.
FOR
FINEST DEVELOPING
& ENLARGING YOU CAN RELY ON
VitoStudio
ALEXANDER BLDG., H.K.
OR 102, NATHAN RD., K'LOON
The Best in the Colony
Also dealors of all kinds of CAMERAS & FILMS,
A
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household requirements
prawar quality now obtainable Maternity Wear, "Under-clothing
at popular prices, made possible
World Reception
MARINE DEPARTMENT
NOTICE NO 14 OF '*1949.
PRIVATE YACHTS & OTHER
VESSELS USED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES
OF PLEASURE
Owners of private yachts and other vessels used solely for the purposes of pleasure should at all times ensure that they have on board efficient life saving applicances for the total number of persons cat-
ried.
the
Proxies will be received at offices of the General Agents in Shanghal up to, but not later than forty eight (48) hours before the Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents.
Shanghai, April 22, 1949.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD:
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
Notice is hereby given that MEETING of the Society will the ORDINARY YEARLY
be held at the Head Office of the Society, Union Building. Hongkong,
on Friday, 20th May, 1949, at 11.30 a.m., to re- ceive the Directors' Report and the Statement of Accounts, to declare a dividend and to transact the ordinary, business of the Society.
The general public are ad- invitations for trips and ex- vised that persons who accept
cursions should satisfy them- selves that there are sufficient The SHARE TRANSFER 1fesaving applicances on board BOOKS of the Society will be the vessel, and they should CLOSED from 20th APRIL to clearly understand that when 20th MAY, both days inclusive. embarking in a vessel for the purpose of pleasure they are doing so at their own risk.
N. GARLAND, Acting Director of Marine.
Marine Offco, Hong Kong. April 20, 1949.
THE HONG KONG
JOCKEY CLUB
Draft Programmes and Entry] Forms for. the 5th Race Meet- ing to be held on Saturday 7th May, 1949, (weather, permit- ting) muy be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building: Happy Valley; and the Stables, Club House,
Shan Kwong Road.
the
Entries close at 12 o'clock Noon on Thursday, 28th April, 1940:
By Order,
D. LA PROPHET,
-Actg. Secretary.
only by increased demand and Curtains, Cushions, Loose Covers, Service Auction-Rooms Medela from $190 amch. Obtain prices moderate. abis at all the better dealers or MADAME V. MARLAY dirent from: · Colonia! Agenoles,; (Late of "Modern Miss.) Tekoochoy Bldg, 14 Queen'"; National.......... Hank Building. plead. Phone 28170.
A. B. 3. ́de' founi, Auelimone, Axotioneers, Burfeyors, ate. fra Bassment,mah Bank Bldg,
House Bt. Roam 807 Tol. 24883,
By Order of the Board,
A. W. HUGHES,
General Manager.
Hong Kong, April 20, 1940.
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that I' am aa from May 1, 1949 resigning from the manage- ment of Messrs. U. SPALINGER & CO., LTD.
WONG SUNG-KL
LEICA CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES,
with-stopped-up-postwar-pro-} duction, are now reaching the | market in increasing, quantity. Meet the Lelea now at your nearest franchised dealer.
at their Sales Rooms,
VALUABLE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE comprising:-*
Dining Room & Bed Room Furniture, 3 Piece Suites, Odd Armchairs & Sofas, Ice Chests, Celling Fan, Hook Rug, Bicycle, Table Fans, Tientsin Carpets, Moffat Electric Stove, Plano, Babies Play Fen & High Chair, Refrigerator, Cutlery, Crockery & Glass Ware, Etc., Etc.
Also
One Standard 14 Motor Car -License No. 165-can be seen
Starring
Margaret O'Brien,
Cyd Charissa. Karin Booth.
CHINA
THEATRE
LANDALE STREET WANTSAI, PHONE: 21550 (Next to Soldiers & Sailors Home)
SHOWING TODAY 2.30, 5,30, 7.30 & 9.30 p.m. Johnny WEISSMULLER Nancy KELLY Johnny SHEFFIELD
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'TARZAN'S DESERT
MYSTERY"
TOMORROW
FOR ONE DAY ONLY
"Great Waltz“
30th April (One day only) "A GUY NAMED JOE"
MAJESTIC
SHOWING TODAY
AT 2.80, 6.20, 7.20 & 9.20 p.m.
They all want what }. "Gertie isn't giving!
EJIIN SWELL NITING
•GETTING GERTIES
at Terminus Fire Station, Tsim GARTER
Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
On View from Thursday, the 28th April, 1940.
Terms:
As Customary.
LAMMERT BROS..
TODAY ONLY
Auctioneers.
DENNIS O'KEEFE
MARIE MCDONALD
OPENS FRIDAY "ADVENTURES OF CASANOVA”
Cathay
WARNER'S BIGGEST EVER!
At 2.30. 5.30,
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Out of the Most Exciting Roles of Their Lives Comes the Most Thrilling Picture of Yours!
Ingrid BERGMAN & Cary COOPER in
"SARATOGA TRUNK"
Produced & Directed by Sam WOOD
TOMORROW:-WINNER OF 3 ACADEMY AWARDS!
"THE RED SHOES"
CARNIVAL
By Dick Turner
回
GOPE, 19448 MY MIX SERVICE; MIT, AL, REO, D. 1. PAY, OFF.
12-14
"Just listen to this, Waldo—the new supermarket is offer-1 Ing $15 worth of groceries on opening day for only $15!"
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
By Shepard Barclay
*The Authorlty on Authorities”.
BCARING THE TIMID
A better
Besides his feelings about the IF YOU ARE timid and scare-matter, South also knew East as abic, and if your opponents have a timid coul, who considered his learned that about you, they are partner
player than pretty likely to take advantage himself. East had bid No Trumps of their knowledge to victimise only once and had supported you. One
by West's clubs on his own second old Eng tried Imaginative competitors agains surn. So it occurred to South such players is the double of a that a double of the 3-No Trumps contract which they feel sure might make East escape into you can make profitably, in the clubs, a contract in which extra hope that they will make you picks probably would be out of then into a different one which is the question since North
And The thing enough strength for an overeall. not so good for you. to do then is stick by your guns, The double worked
n like unless you have plenty of doubt charin. It did senre Bast into about the situation in which you fleeing to 5-Clubs. The contract found yourself before the dou got made, with the loss of two ble.
tricks to North's aces, but extras Most were out of the question. other East-West pairs played the deal at 3-No Trumps and all made one or two extra tricks, which this Ensl also could have made,
any without exercising skill at all.
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South the right lead?
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7 Complete.. 10-Enjoyed.
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Yesterday's Crossword
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1 Tumbler.
2. Losh.. 3 Stammer.
4 Snvago.
10 Inalhuation. 12 Interfered.
13 Slaye.
DOWN-2 Abated, & Kernel,
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