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LIMITED
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EXTRAORDINARY → GENERAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Greensland Cement Car- pany, Elmited, will be held at
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THE CHINA, MAIL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1950.
Colony Tennis Championships begin today
The
Colony
Grass-court
Open Singles Championshipa begin - this" afternoon at the Hong Kong, Cricket Club with a programme of six games.
Once again the speculation starts among the Colony's sports- its Registered Offices, Telephone | men as to who will be crowned House, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, the Grasscourt tennia King this the 14th March, 1980, at 12.15 year. This year, the speculation, p.m. as soon thereafter ar
will be more of a certain predic tion in favour of Ip Koon-hỏng | the Ordinary Yearly Meeting to
by his performances in the Hard- be held at noon on that date
court tournament and in the Sal- shall have been concluded) for gon championships, Ip has amply the purpose of considering and, shown that he is in a
class by if thought fit, passing the sub himself in the Colony: Joined Resolutions as Ordinary Resolutions:
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'For years, the Colony Open tournaments have been limited to only local players, because of the protracted period required for their completion.
The fact that almost a certain prediction can be made of tho (1) "That
the, Authorised outcome of the tournament de- Capital of the Company betennis standard. Something must nonstrates the sorry state of our. increased from its present
be done to narrow the gap that of Capital
1.K.$5,000,- exists between our top-ranking 000.00 divided into 500,000 and medium-ranking players.. A shares of H.K.$10,00 each singler League will probably be (of which 300,000 shares one of the answers. have been isaued) to H.K.$10,000,000.00 by the creation of 500,000 addi- ⚫tional
sharcs of the nominal value of H.K. $10.00 each and that the unissued shares of the Company's Capital and such additional shares as aforesaid shall be issued' nt such time or times and upon such terms and con- ditions as the Company's Board of Directors in their absolute discrétion shall think fit."
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THE CHINA STATE
BANK, LTD.
have the pleasure to inform the public that
ON
20th of February, 1950
they shall remove back to EDINBURGH HOUSE, 11, Queen's Road Central.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
NOTICE is hereby given that as from this date our offices
been THE have
removed Prince's Building.tor
MAY BE BOOKED AT
BWINDON BOOK- STORE,TM 25°
NATHAN ROAD, TEL. 59327.
CARPETS, Rugs, Upholstery cleaned in your own home by modern, convenient DURACLEAN BERVICE DURACLEAN COM- PANY, DEERFIELD, ILL. Ü‚§.A.
Edinburgh House, Quera's Road Central. Tels: 3027830287
from
and are open for business as usual.
YOUNG BROTHERS BANKING CORPORATION
Agent: George Lin 4. Co., 202 February 20th, 1850.
Bank of East Arla Building, Tel: 24408.
CARPETS
AUGB-Genuine Paking and Tiantain, lovely do. ilgna and colourings, various siras come and Inspect at The China Rup Co., Kayamally Buliding, 4th Floor (Or posita Hong Kong Hotel) Queen's Road, Central.
THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED.
To break through that stand- still of standard in which such players us Ip now, is and to give tennis Championships in the colony a greater stimulus and in- terest among its followers, it is wondered if it would not be a good idea for the Tennis Asso- niente some time during the Eas- ciation to hold its Open Tourna-
ter Holidays, and try to complete It within as short a time as possi- ble, so that outstanding players from the neighbouring countries such as Malaya, the Phillipinos, Saigon and even India may be invited.
I Salgon and the Philipinice can do ft. why not Hong Kong? Today's games
Court 1: J. V. Sellers v C. Y.
Wong,
(2) "That it is destrable to capitalise the ឲយក of H.K.$3,000,000.00, being part of the undivided pro- fits of the Company stand- ing to the credit of the Reserve Fund, and ac cordingly that a special Capital Bonus of H.K.- $3,000,000.00 be declared Court 2: F. R. Simmern v Patrick and that such Bonus br applled on behalf of the persons whó on the 27th February, 1950, were the holders of the 300,000 issued shares of the Com- pany in payment in full Court : R. Y. K. Ng for 300,000 shares of the Company of H.K.$10.00
Poon,
Court 3: George Lin
Chan.
Court 4: Lee, Wal-tong
Baker.
Tsal.
v Eddie
V TE
v Edwin
each and that such 300,000 Court 6: Teuf Yun-pul v Benzin shares credited as fully
the
paid be accordingly allot- ted to such persons in the proportion "of оде such share for every one of the sald 300,000 shares then held by such persons res pectively, and that shares so distributed shall be treated for all purpose: Es on increase of the nominal amount of the Capital of the Company held by, each such Share- holder and not as income. and that such shares shall rank for Dividend from the 1st January, 1950."
By Order of the Board of-Directors.
J. S. C. NEEL, General Manager & Secretary.
Dated this 15th day ot February, 1950.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.
Saw.
NOTICE
THE CHINA COAST NAVIGATING AND ENGINEER OFFICERS GUILD
The Ordinary General Meeting of members of the above Guild will be held at the office, Union Building, 21 Pedder Street, Hong- kong, at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb- ruary 20th, 1950.
GEORGE T. LLOYD,
General Secretary.
Hongkong, Feb. 16th, 1950.
TTENTION
to SNUFF-BOTTLE Collectors & Dealers "Large quantity of stock for sale, and supplies of
-stoppers, spoons, etc. ... } Business hours:
SINO - BRITISH CLUB-MUSIC GROUP.
THIRD SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT
SEASON 1919-50,
SINO-BRITISH ORCHESTRA Conductor - DR. S., M. BARD,
Leader
-M, H. FAN
with
Miss WOO SHUE KOH, Sdprano (Accompanist:---Miss” Linda Woo). Dr. C. K. WONG -- Flute.
DIOCESAN ́BOYS' SCHOOL, KOWLOON. Thunday, 23rd February, at 8.30 p.m.
ST. STEPHEN'S GIRLS' COLLEGE, Lyttleton Road, H.K. ^\
Friday, 24th February, at 8.30 p.m.
Programma will includes
Fifth Symphony ... Suite for Flute and Strings "Fingal's Cave" Overture
Beethoven. Bach. Mendelssohn.
Admission (Non-subscribers)—$5; $3; $2; & $1.
. Tlekets & Reservations at:-
S. MOUTRIE & Co., Ltd., Chater Road, HONG KONG.
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PRESENTED BY
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PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
WED. THURS. FRI.. SAT. 22nd --- 23rd 24th 25th FEB.. 8.30 P.M. NIGHTLY SEAMEN'S MISSION THEATRE (NEXT DOOR CHINA FLEET CLUB) SEATS:- $5. $3.50 & $2 (SPECIAL PRICES FOR SERVICES)
Bookings at Moutries”- Chater Road.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
NOTICE TO MEMBERS SECOND RACE MEETING
•
Saturday, 25th February, 1950.
There are ten races, the First Bell will be¬rung at 1,30 pa and the First Race will be ruh at 2.00 p.m.
Through Tickets (10 Races-320.00) may be obtained at the -Office of the Treasurers,-fat-Floor, Telephone House, also tłokets'for-- the Cash Dweep on the last race ze wall as the Special Cash Sweep on the Hong Kong Derby to be run at the Baxter Race Meeting in April, 1980, Cash Sweep tickets on the fast race and those for the Hong Kong Derby may be purchased also at the Club's Branch Office, No. 882 Nathan Road,-.Kowloon.??
MEMBERS' BADGES AND ENGLOSURE.
Members and querta'ara reminded that they and their fađihu MUST, wear their badges prominently displayed throughout the Moating,
NO ONE WITHOUT A BADGE WILL BE ADMITTED TO THE MEMBEás' ENCLOSURE.
· Badges ' admitting Ladies not in possession of Brooches ör Beason tickete, and gentiamen) non members of the Clubỹ, to the Members' Enclosure and Club Rooma at $10,-). Inalųding 'tax, for Ladies or Gentlemen, are obtainable through the Secretary on the written or personal Introduction of a Member, such, Mềm- ber to be responsible for all vialtors introduced by him, and for payment of all chita eto.
Badges admitting to Membara? Enclosure, will NOT be on sale ́at the RACE COURSE.
The Treasurers' Compradors Office will cices at 11 am, and the Secretary'e Office, at 11:45 am, Both Omoes at 1et Floor, ['Talaphone House, t
The Public are hereby ad- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN vised that annual repairs to that the Fifty-seventh Ordinary piers will commence on Mor.Yearly Meeting of Shareholders day 20th February, 1950,
will be held at the Office of the Company, Telephone House, Some congestion and delay Des Voeux Road Central, Vic- to cross harbour passengers toria, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, will be unavoidable, and 14th March, 1950, at NOON
Report of the Board of Direc- Wookdays: 10-12 a.m., 3-7 p. PREMISES DURING THE MEETING, requested to co- for the purpose of receiving the
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operate in mitigating this in- convenience by, avoiding tra- vening during peak traffic periods as much as possible.
G.B.S. THOMSON. Secretary.
Hong Kong, February 14, 1950.
LAMMERT BROS:
Auctioneers, Surveyors
& Appraisera, Pedder, Buliding. Tolophene No.19224.
tors together with the State- ment of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1948, and to elect Directors and appoint Auditors,
.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from 10602 to Tuesday, the 14th Tuesday, the 28th. February, March, 1850, both days in clusive
By Order of the Board of Directors.
JS.C. NEEL,
General Manager.
& Secretary.
Dated this 15th Day of
"February, 1950,
HARRIMAN REALTY CO., LTD.
BAN FOR SALE AND TO LET.
Telegramat
-Sundays:' 12-5, p.m. DUNT KING 171, Gloucester Road- Opposite. Wanchal Ferry.
THE HONGKONG COCIETY FOR THR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
limited number of time will be obtainable at the Club Hoves, provided they are ordered in advance from the No. 1- Boy: (Tál, 27818)S
NO CHILDREN WILL BE Admitted to the clUM'S
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,
The The price of admission to the Pubile Enolodura la 83– Inolúðing tax for all persons Including 'Tadles," and is payable at the Gate, A BOOKMAKERS, TIC TAC MEN ETC, WILL NOT BE PER- MITTED TO OPERATE WITHIN THE PRECINOTS OF THE HONG" KONG JOCKEY CLUB DURING THE RAGE MEETING
MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE OBTAINABLE IN THE RESTAURANT IN THE PUBLIC ENCLOSURE,
KERANA SERVANTE, PACOKE, AN
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Bervants', "preven
nker with be trued to private box holders only, who are requested, to distribute them with, discrimination and: to endaraa“ their names on the passés, Holders of such ́ paman'are not permitted in the Members Enclosure except for passing through en their duties and, must remain in their employers' stande
VBY. ORDER
6. A. ULEAP.
SA Mesretary.
CARNIVAL
By Dick Turner
11-12
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BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
By Shepard Barclay
"The Authority on Authorities"
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