AUCTION
UNDER RESERVE.
BY INSTRUCTIONS OF TRUSTEES FOR DEBENTURE-HOLDERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION
ON A DATE IN DECEMBER (To be mabsequently announced), IF NOT PREVIOUSLY DISPOSED OF BY PRIVATE SALE,
THE ORIENTAL HOTEL, KOBE,
As a Going Concern.
SPORT.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRENS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 1916.
HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.
PULLEYS TIED TO THE LEGS, When Gaving the Naval Yard on Tuesday a gardener in the employ of Conumudor Sandemann was found to have two small pulleys tied to his legs, and it was subsequently discovered that they did not belong to him
Sentence of 14 days imprisonment and fours hours exposure in the stocks why passed.
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soon come to an end. As regarded ten- nie, it had been a very successful season for that branch of the Club'a activities, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
and they owed a great deal of their revenue to the tennis members. He would The annual general meeting of the like in this connection to mention spanial members of the above Club was held in ly Mr. Greet Many years ago he started the pavilion last night. There was a fair by winning the "B" Class Handicap, attendance. Mr. F. Maitland, president, when he (the Chairman) told him it was occupied the chair, and was supported a stepping stone, and now he had got by the following members of the Com-right to the top hy goorl, hard play mitter--The Ilon. Mr. Claud Severn, He was by no means a young man, and Major Robertson, AO.D., Messrs, R. P. they all congratulated him on winning Thursfield, R. Kennedy, M. M. Maas, the championship. Mr. Ng Sze Kwong F. H. Thomas, and P. M. Hodgson, his opponent for the championship, was (secretary).
an improving player and would, no doubt, sooner or later lift the cham-shop in Bonham Strand was givca six The report of the committee for the pionskip. During the absence of Mr. picces of gold by his master for the year ending August 31st last stated Bernard Brown the duties of hon. purpose of manufacturing bangles and acceptable Xmas Pre- that the income and expenditure, account treasurer had been acceptably dicharg finger ringa. The goldsmith sold the sents to those at Home showed a surplus of 2,146.63. This had ei by Mr. Shulz, and he would like to pieces of gold, which were valued at been added to the reserve account, which accord their thanks to him. The accounts, 35, and Mr. Melbourne, the Magistrate,
had decided to pay off 40 debentures. this was in a great measure due to Mr.. now. stoud at 84,872. The committee constituted a record for the Club, and senteaped him to six weeks hard labour.
ALLEGED THEFT OF ELECTRIC The debenture interest amounting to Hodgson. He had in many ways brought 867 had been paid, the amount received revenue to the Club, and the result
CURRENT
ANNUAL REPORT.
class condition.
DISHONEST GOLDSMITH,
A working goldsmith employed at
THE ORIENTAL HOTEL is a palatial Tbuilding of brick and stone, cover ing an area of 596. trato (about 21,350 square feet), more or less, held on Perpetual Lease, situated on the Bund, Kobe, and having an uninterrupted view. of the Harbour and Csaka Hay. It is within 150 yards of the principal land- ing-place, and is close to other points of embarkation and disembarkation, besides being 10 minutes' walk from the Railway on account of entrance fees and subscrip. Was a very good one. One of the points A Chinees was charged by the Hong- Station, The building faces three streets, the Band, Harima-machi, and Mayetions, though larger than that of last he would like to mention was that they kong Electric Company with the theft of machi, to each of which it has access. year, was less than the amount received had this year got over 30 non-playing current, to which he pleaded not guilty. The HOTEL consists of FOUR | during any of the previous ton years, members. The season was just starting, Mr. Preston prosecuted, and Mr. David- STOREYS, with a BASEMENT in which During the season the whole ground had and for the payment of $10 anyone could son defended. MACHINERY located, together with been carefully attended to under the become a non-playing member. He hoped REFRIGERATOR BOOM, KITCHENS,
The story for the defence was that a STEAM HEATERS, & A ELEVATORupervision of Mr. Futcher, for whose they would endeavour to get as many to Chinese woman, who had moved from runs from the Basement and Foyer to all valuable help the Club was most grate join as they could. They had been able her former place of residence to 5, Põel. the Floors and the ROOF GARDEN, fel, and the Club's gear was all in first to give no less than 2700 to war charities. Strent, applied to the Yu Chung firm to a hundred feet above street level, from which a magnificent view of Osaka Bay is
An item which had brought in a good instal fittings into her house. This was obtained,
Cricket-Although military duties ren- den of revenue was the bar, which had done, When she arrived at the new dered regular cricket practice and the been placed on a sound fuoting. As a house she pulled down the switch but usual League matches impossible, a good consequence of their improved financial found that there was no current Sh many players were available on
position the Committee had decided to complained to a foki belonging to the Saturdays, and the Club was able to put
redeem debentures to the extent of Yu Chung and after this the light
And after this two elevens in the field, while several 2,450. They were under contract to pay matches were played between the Hong-off $1,000 of debentures yearly, but the kong Volunteer Corps Scouts Company Committees were endeavouring to pay off and the rest of the Volunteer Corps and many as they could and save the in between the Volunteers and the Reserves.terest. He formally moved the adoption Matches were also played against Kow of the Heport and Accounts. loon, the Civil Service C.C., and the
The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn seconded University. Playing for the Club "B"the motion, which was unanimously All ar provided with excellent tean agamist Kowloon A team Mr. adopted. lavatory arrangements, with a constant. E. Muriet scored 103 (not out). supply of hot and cold water. The rooms are large and lofty, and some have bal- conies from which fine views of the bar
The FOYER of the Hotel, on the ground floor, is the finest in the Far East. On the same floor is the main DINING HALL and the PRIVATE DINING and GRILL ROOMS, with READING BOOM and DRAWING ROOM. Shut off from the residential part of the Hotel but on the same floor, is the BAR and BILLIARD ROOM, with a separato
+ entrance.
The first, second, and third storays in the southern half of the building, and the first, second, third, and fourth in the northern section, are set apart for guests. Some of the rooms have private baths tached.
bour are obtained.
most
On the motion of Mr. Pierce, seconded Terne was more popular than ever, by Major Robertson, Mr. F. Maitland with larger entries in the Tournament.was re-elected President.
Mr. S. E. Green once again won the The committee was re-appointed en Although the building is practically Championship Singles of the Colony, bloe, and, on the motion of the Chair fire-proof, a FIRE-EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS, installed by the Water-eting Mr. Ng Sze Kwong in the chalan, seconded by Mr. Hancock, Mr. works and connected with the mains in lenge round Mr. S. E. Green, for the Hodgson was re-appointed hob. secre the street, has been fitted on each floor. third year in succession, won the Han-tary.
CENTRAL HEATING is installed, but almost all the rooms are fitted with fire-places,
This OLD-ESTABLISHED HOTEL is the only Hotel in the business quarter of Kobe, within easy reach of the Japanese town as well as the landing-place and railways.
The HOTEL is for sale as & GOING CONCERN, together with GOODWILL and all the CONTENTS, FURNITURE, MACHINERY, &c.
UNDER RESERVE. BY INSTRUOTION OF TRUSTEES FOR DEBENTURE-HOLDERS Should the Hotel not be disposed of as a Going Concern, the
LAND
AND
OF THE
BUILDING
ORIENTAL HOTEL, KOBE,
SOLD BY
WILL BE
PUBLIC AUCTION UNLESS PREVIOUSLY DISPOSED OF BY PRIVATE SALE,
THE LAND upon which the Oriental Hotel is erected is of 500 tsubo (about 21,300 square feet), more or less, in extent. It is held on Perpetual Lease, with all the advantages concerning taza bon arising out of that form of tenure
THE BUILDING is substantially con- structed of BRICK and STONE, and oo cupies virtually the whole of the site. It is of THREE STOREYS on the south side and FOUR STOREYS on the north, with a roomy BASEMENT and au attractive ROOF GARDEN
Could be converted without difficulty. into a BANK or SHIPPING OFFICE, CLUB or EXCHANGE.
Situated in the centre of the Business Life of Kobe, close to the Customs House and the new Wharves
Elevator to all the floors
For further particulars or for cards to
view, apply to the
Trustees for First Debenture holders,
L. J. Healing,
Upea cho, Kyobashi-ku,
Tokyo,
BOBERT YOUNG,
65 Namisomachi. Kobe,
D100
one
Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.CA, was
re-appointed hon, treasurer. This was all the business
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was supplied. Some time later the woman FRANCE, MESOPOTAmia, Salonica, Egypt, AFRICA, THE NORTH SEA, applied to the Hongkong Electric Com- pany for a meter to be fixed, and upon Portuguesa employe going to 5, Peel Street to investigate, it was discovered that light was already being supplied, the connection having been made from. the main wins.
AND PRISONERS-OF-WAR IN GERMANY.
FOOD DELICACIER, SMOKING REQUISITES, AND CAMP COMFORTS. boing of varied interest and made up of acceptable commodities.
Thase Parcels are very popular at the Front and also with the Prisoners-of-War,
The defendant denied that he did the work; it was done by a foki of the firm, and this foki had gone away from the Colony, he left when he heard that he (defendant) had been summoned for the theft of current.
Mr. Melbourne did not think there was sufficient evidence to convict, and the man was discharged.
Company, the latter only saving the game just a few minutes before the final whistle sounded. Play was about equal in the first half, both sides having chances but
arrived with no score. failing to make use of them. Half time
dica A Singles from the back mark, owe 30, defeating Capt. filper Jones in the final; and the "B" class was won by Mr. C. F. Maltby from Dr. Lindsay, Woods. The Doubles Handicap, class, went to Dr. Lindsay Woods & Mr. E. Abraban who defeated Mr. A. B.
The Club wore well represented in this Raworth & Mr. 4. H. Crook in the final; and in the Professional Pairs Lt. Col. game at Happy Valley yesterday and Crisp & Capt. O. R. Hamilton beat Mr. vere expected to dispose of the Navy in the second half. The opposing custo The 53rd Company opened the scoring 8. E. Green & Mr. A, A Claxton. The without much difficulty. However, the dian seemed to be unable to make up his Mixed Handicap Doubles attracted a re- Navy put up a good fight, and, well led mind, until too late, whether to run out cord entry of 24 pairs which Mr. & Mrs by Godfrey, made one or two rushes that or stay at home, to a shot that was H. A. Nisbet won from Mr. B. H. Dod- won them the match. There had been coming towards him. When he did even- well & Miss Wilkinson, after a well plenty of play round about the Navyally decide to run out, he was too Iste fought final. Mr. C. Lafrentz & Mr. goal, Walker, Robinson, McTavish and to clear, and Leighton bad no diffealty Hastings beat Mr. H. W. Slade & Dr. Smith having sundry pots at the goal in finding the net. The 88th Company Koch in the final round of a Veterans without making much impression, Croc improved considerably after this and Handicap Doubles, which was a new ker in the Navy goal playing a smart henceforth kept the ball mainly in their event. A large stand was erected for the game. It was nearing half-time that opponents' territory. It was not till benefit of spectators which proved a Godfrey led one of the rushes that ended great attraction and enabled the sum of in the first score, Palmer getting his 8700 to be given to Charities. During foot to a centre from the left wing and the latter months of the season a small Men's Doubles Handicap was played which was won by Mr. E. Abraham and Mr. J. Stalker, the entrance fees (858) sive, but the Naval backs played a good being sent to the Tobacco Fund. The tackling game and all efforts came to Club won the Tennis League in the "A" nought,
safely propelling the leather into the net: This was very disappointing to the Club, as they had had nine-teuthis of the offen
time" was getting very clone, however, that they managed to find the net through Watson, who, running up, scored a gond goal, the goalie having failed to clear from a previous shot. There was further scoring. Resalt:-83rd Company R.G.A., 1; 88th Company, IA, I Referee:-Mr. Banks,
D" COMPANY K.S.L.L. v. STAFF
AND DEPARTMENTS.
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class and were third in the "B" class After a few efforts by Smith that were the report and accounts I feel that--1-- occasional visits to the Club goal during The Chairman-Before referring to unsuccessful, the Navy had one of their
The result of the game on the Mil- should make a few remarks on the civi- the second half. Another goal seemed tary Ground was hardly a fair record of liau members of the Hongkong Cricket forthcoming, bat offside sent Club who have gule to fight for their forwards helter-skelter to the other end,partments lost they had quite as much the Club the play, for although the Staff and De- country in the terrible war now raging, only to find Hopper and Barclay spoiling of the game as their opponents. Play and to state that it is the intention of them time after time. It was not until was rather scrappy on both sides. The our Committee to record a complete list a few seconds from time that another wet ground and ball affected all the foot- of those members in the Pavilion, when score was made, and then a penalty kickball at the Valley yesterday, players peace is declared. All honour to them, was awarded in the dark, Hopper scoring having the greatest difficulty in keeping (App.) Proceeding to move the adoption with Rodger apparently helpless
Re their feet, and the ball was liable 10 of the report and accounts, be said he sult: Nuvy, 2; Club, 0.
slide off at all sorts of angles. Davies was asked by a member of committee the
and Williams played good games for other day whether this was a Cricket 2ND DIVISION FOOTBALL, their respective sides, in fact the game Club or a Tennis Club. He might say that many years ago, when he first came
SAD COY., R.G.A. v. 8-COY.. R.G.A.
might almost be described by saying that Davies tried to score and Williams tried to Hongkong, it was a Cricket Club in These teams met on the Naval Ground, to stop him.. There was no score in the the full sense of the term, Tennis was Happy Valley, and, as was anticipated, a first half. very little thought of then; but it had close game resulted. The 83rd Company since forged its way to the front, and were very unlucky, Moran getting in partments had by far the majority of the In the second half the Staff and De-
they could no stop it, and would not if jured just before half-time, and being the net twice, these being the only goals game, but the K.SL.I. managed to find they could. He hoped, however, that the unable to take further part in the game scored Davies frequently escaped the members would support and cherish the He was the most likely-looking but without success. Matthews scored vigilance of Williams and tried a shot, cricket side of the Club and do all they scorer of their side, and the loss of him for the Shropshires following a corner, could to keep the old game alive. After for more than half the game was a and Williams, by a good shot when he all, it was the national game. In these serious handicap. The Lyemun Com-with only the
Found himself in a favourable position
goalkeeper to beat. T days they could not expect to get such a pany, however, played up well and nearly slippery hall naturally made goalkeeping fall card of fixtures as they had before spoiled the unbeaten record of the 8th KALI, 9. Staff and Departments,
rather difficult, Besult =D? Lop the war, which they all hoped would (Continued al foot of neat Column)
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