NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
PUBLIC AUCTIONS. BY APPOINTMENT.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1gr. 1919.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT-
WANTED.
HIEF (FFICAR for "SMAN”
Apple-
CHIES
IL
HUGHES AND HOUGH. ABUTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT
ADRINALTY.
General Auctioneers,
Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers
and
Commission Agents.
PROPRIETORS
AND
"TO-KWA-WAN COAL"
STORAGE,
LOBER USED
BENTLEYN
A. 4 & 5th EDITHUAN
As Telegrapule Code.
Telegraphic ATILLON.“
Bongbong
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell is Public Auction.
(For Account of the Concerned),
+TI
THURSDAY,
The 6th, February, 1919, al i am, at China Provident Loan and Mortgage Godown, No. 20. Praya Enst,
22% Bundles Steel angles.
112 Bundles Square iron bars
893 Bundi Kound iron bark. Terms: Cash
HUGHES & HOUGE, Auctionere
The Undersigurd læse received instrue tion to will by Public Auction,
(For Account of the Concerned). FRIDAY,
the 7th February, 1919, 112.30 at the Sales Rogue, No. H. Des Voeux Road, Corner of fee Base Streek,
One 6-cylinder two-seater Oakland Car (now)
One cylinder five-seater Car (new)
• Dodge
"
"Ford" One 4-cylinder four-seater Car, guaranteed in good running order.
and inspecting. Further particulare orders may be had from the undersigned.
Terms: Cush
ITCHES & HOUGH, Auctioneere.
The Codersigned have received instrue tions to sell by Public Auction,
(For Accuunt of the Concerned),
לזג!
FRIDAY,
GERMINAL CIGAR STRE
18, Nathon Kui, Kowloon. (977
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
CHINA OVERSEAS TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE interest connected and authority of Mr. J. MOWBRAY JONES in the above Company ceases is from the st FEBRUARY, 1919. In future Mr. S. L.
PIKE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF D'HOY will sign as Manager.
HONGKONG.
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all
FIRE INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIO BUSINESS O PAY (SATURDAY), and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST and 381.
By Order.
AR LOWE, Secretary
[278 Bengkung, January 30th, 1911. MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.
[OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that al
MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES
will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIC BUSINESS TO-DAY SATUR DAY), and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8T and
By Order,
ZED.
LOWE, BINOHAM & MATTHEWS,
Secretarios. Hongkong, January 20th, 1219
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THE ROTORUA STEAMSHIP.
(*), LTD.
(In Liquidation).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in
the
pursuance of section 158 u Companies Ordinance of 1911, that a GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the above-named Company will be held at the Liquidatore (ce, kos House Marco 4th, TUESDAY,
K. L. O'HOY, Assistant Managing Director. Hongkong, st January, 1919.
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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD. ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
ORDINARY THIRTIETH MEETING of SHAREUOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, Victuris Building on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1919 at 11 o'clock for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1916.
of SHARES - of the The REGISTER Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY January 28th, 20 TUESDAY, February 4th, 1919, (both Jays inclusive) during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.
By Order of the Board of Directora,
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
Secretary,
TO THE HONGKOKO LAND INVESTMENT
& AGENCY CO., LTD., General Agents for the WEST POINT BUILDING CO., Lan, [243 Hongkong, January 2łat, 191
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FHE
NINETY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company we hd at the Office of the map, kt. 1 Mansion, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1th, 118, at 1z oelook, Noon,
Streek, 1915, at oplock in the afternoon, for the purpose of having in around laid down before them, showing the manner in which the winding-up has been conduct- ed, and the Property of the Company disfor the purposes of receiving a Report of the Directors, gether with a Statement Dividend and uf Acount, declaring a posed of, and of hearing any explanation
electing Directors and Auditors, that may be gives by the Liquidators, and also of determining by Extraordinary Resolution the manner in which the Books, Accounts, and Documents of the Company, and of the Liquidators there of, shall be disposed of.
Dated the 31st day of January, 1919. CARROLL BROS.,
Liquidators.
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AND
A. G. DA ROCHA,
SURVEYOR AUCTIONEER,
GENERAL BROKER.
instructions from
NAVOURED with
the 7th February, 1918, 12.30 noon, F
at their Bales Rooms, No. 6, des Vœux Road, Corner of lee House Burret,
Que 4-cylinder, two-seater" Trumbell " Car
14-18 H.P. Electric Light
Water-Cooled
In good running order, Terms: Cash.
Engine,
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctionore.
The Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell by Public Auction
(For Account of the Concerned),
un
PRIDAY,
the 7th February, 1918, at 2.30 p.L, at their Sales Rous. No. 8, Des Vaux Road, Corner of los House Street, a Isigo quantity of ELECTRICAL FIT TINGS AND Alukbookies, compris jug:-
13
quantity of Telephone and Lead covered V... Wire, a large assortment of Lamps, Watt-meters, Ain uneters Fusea, Tumbler and Suap Knife Switches
Tho Concerned, will roll by Puble Auction on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 1918, at 1k A.M.,
at his Sales Boom, Queen's Road Central Bu Now La Pas that, umies' bus
Artifex " Soft Fancy laces and craps, Rusur Curlers bair wavors, Hat Pina, Baldwin's boolave Andalusian oul, Buit lengtus, Buttons and a long line of Sandries Alue
3 Doz." Nore.' The perfect white cleaner whoe Polish, 10 Pairs Now White Blankets,
Trans-Cash un Delivery. Hongkong, January 2016, 1919.
The TRANSFER BOORD of the Company, will be CLOSE) frau JANUARY 27TH O FEBRUARY 11TH, 1919, both days auclusive. y Order of the Board of Directors,
W. E. ULARKE Secretary. Hoogkong, January 7th, 1919. {178
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND
FINANCE CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NURDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL,
on SATURDAY Hongrong, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1918, at 11.30 A-M., for the purpose of receiving e Report of the Directora together with a Statement of | Acounts for the year ending 318 December,
1918,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th February to the 18th February (ruth days inclusive), during which period no Traaier of Shares can be Registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SUN,
Geral Mannu re
1:63 Hongkong, Jand-ry 29th, 1919.
ST.
AND
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR
from
GENERAL BROKER, LAVOURED with instructions
The Concerned, will by Pallic Auction a FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7TH, 1919, at 2.30 PM. Bwitches, Sape Ligni, ratings, Ceiling at Lis Sales Room, Queen's Road Centra Roses, Fans, Globes, Insulators, Lamp Holders, Exhaust Fan, &c., de,
ALBO
1,000 Watt Lalley" Lighting Plant, a quantity of No. 8 Cotton Waste, Phuto Paper, &e, Me, and one case of Lysol.
Terms: Canti
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, 27th January, 1919,
The Undersigned have received instrue tions to sell by Public Auction,
(For Account of the Concerned), TUESDAY. the 11th February, 1019, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE
Couch and Comprising:-Cheater&eld Armchairs, Blackwood Furniture, Brass and iroo Bedsteads, Tables, Brussels Carpets and Huge, Bra a Fenders, Overmantel, Silk lined Bofas, Easy Chairs, Occasional Tables, Exten- Bevelled Mirror sion Dining Table, Wardrobe, Hat Stands, vining Chairs, Silver Wore Cabinet, Teak Book case, Daner Cr ckery, Glassware, Oruamenta Pictures, Curtains, Bed Shorta, locks, Marble-top Washstands, Cooking Stoves, Reading Cutlery, Toilet Sets, Electric Lapa, Cabinets, Sideboards and a long line of Sundries
Catalogues will be issued. TERME:--Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, January 30th, 1918
{166
GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
FROM UNITED KINGDOM, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FUR NITURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNT- ED DOUBLE AND TWIN BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, &a, da, da, comprising: Two Chesterfold Bolas and Armchaire?
Card and Occasional (new) Folding Tables, One Upholstered Suite, Bed: THE Motorship room Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, inrge and small Ward-
"GLENAVY"
Limited
INTIMATION
only tend to retard progress and to create friction between the Powers. President WILSON's idea is that the administratiori of each of the territories should be entrust ed to a mandatory State, possessing, pre- sumably, special interests. Franco claim Togoland and the Camervous, which are
just contiguous to her African possessions
We
have
received
a
consignment of
THERMOS
FLASKS
AND
THERMOS
FOOD JARS
Pint and Quart
{
sizes.
The marriage of Mr. P. W. Goldring, solicitor, and Miss Lucio Doris Luchong was celebrated quietly al flac Union Church on Wednesday, the Rev. 3 Kirk Maconachie oficiating. Owing to a re cent bereavement in the bride's family, no invitations were issued.
The funeral of Mrs. Manuk, whose and divided at present into French and
yesterday's British spheres of influence; the Union deaths we recorded in of South Africa demands South-West
issue. took place Inst evening at Happy
Africa, which will gave hor λ
Valley, the Rev. V. H. Copley Mayle much-
officiating. Only the relatives and a few needed outlet on the West Coast, so that
friends were present, including Messre. in course of tire Wolfsch Bay may
Walker. M. Manuk, J
A Stevenson, become a very important barbour like
J . N. Mundy, A. V. Apour. H. Beth, Durban There remains un the same
and T. Gregory, and a number of ladies. continent German East Africa, which, The Horal tributes included one from thes
war.
should
110
news
that
Dairy Farm),
Tikur*
tus beti Forfived no hope is now entertained that I'mpt. Frederick Defries, who had been reported. missing. is living. The late Capt. Defrien came to China in 1999 to join the staff of the China Matual Life Insurance Cu., and three yours Inter becane Actuary of the China United Assurance Company. He let Shanghai for Home a few days
thanel after the declaration of MILF, believed to have been the first Shanghai
W3H
whatever iLM destination, longer prove an obstruction, as it did in the lunds of the Germans, to the com pletion of the late CRC RHODES: Cape to Cairo railway project, or prevent the Congo Sinis from requiring an cutler Lawards the Indian Ocean. In that Pacific, Australia and New Zealand want New Guinea, Samoa, and the other islands that belonged to Germany south of the equator. In return, they are willing that Japan shall retain the gundianship of the Caroline and Marcivilian to be given a Canmission and to He saw service in shall Islands, north of the line, as a be actually engaged. reward for the part she played in the France. Egypt, and, lately, in Macedonis
There is a widespread feeling
HONGKONG SANITARY | amongst the Japanese that they Arc entitled to remain in permanent posses sion of all the Bouth Sea islands now in their occupation. Ae Dr. YoBIND, Professor at Tokiu Imperial Cuiversity points out, however, it is open to doubt, whether it is a wise policy for Japan to make claims which may induce the Lother Powers to prefer still bigger ones. she maintains LITHE her forcible
occupation entitles her Lo permanent possession, the other Powers notably Great Britain would be vrtitled claim much greater interests for the samo reason. If she insists on retaining the
A. S. WATSON & islands for strategic reasons, who can say
CO., LTD..
HONGKONG
DISPENSARY,
TEL. 16.
BIRTH.
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necessary.
that America may not discover that her own national defence makes the estab lishment of still greater right and interests elsewhere just as Australia and New Zealand are both strongly opposed to the suggestion, re- garding it as eminently undesirable that any foreign Power, however friendly, should have possession of that which is, to all intents and purposes, their hinter- tood. Even the proposed conerssions to Japan, according to American opinion in London, will be viewed with strong dis favour in the Middle and West of the United Blates; her retention of the
restore
Our
to
PHILIPS-A H.B.M. Consulate-Gicuoral, Shanghai, on January 24th, to Mr. and Ms. HERGERT PHILLIPS, ម daughter.
DEATH. HANFORD.-At the General Hospital,
Shanghai, on January 24th, 1ENKY islands south of the equater would be Dominions. Officer HANFORD, Chief
CM B. N. bitterly resented by Co.'s Felching, aged 38 years,
In respect to China, Japan
has Kiauchau Homorosa Orion: 16a, Du Voux Bow, C. undertaken
rightful owners, in accordance GEORGE'S SOCIETY OF LONDON GION: 181, Fan Brandt, K.C.
with the terms of the Notes complemen tary to the Treaty of May 26th, 1915. regarding the province of Shantung When the question of the German colonies has boon settled, as we hope it will be speedily, in a spirit of mutual accommodation, there will still remain the conquered Ottoman dominions to be considered. Whatever their fato, we may
144NGKONG.
HE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tot de So iets will be held in the CITE HALL at 6.30 PM. on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1918, for the following purposes?—
(a) To receive the report of the Committed. and statement of accounts for the past year
(b) To elect the Officers and Committee for
the ensuing your.
(c) To consider the manner in which next B. George's Day shall be celebrated.
and
(d) To transact any other business of which
que notice bás been given. All members are requested to attend. F. A WELLS,
Hon. Secretary
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 1ST, 1918.
THE FORMER GERMAN COLONIES.
at least be certain that they will not again be condemned to suffer the infamies
of Turkish rule.
Owing to the Chinese New Year holi- daya the next issue of the Daily Press will be on Tuesday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Dovey left for Australia on Thursday by the Changsha
Auraouas the actual disposition of the Colonics wrested from Germany has not yet boen decided by the Conference of the Allied Powers now sitting in Paris. it is already agreed that none of them will be returned to their former ownere. THE HONGKONG HOTEL
Thie, of course, was foregone con- COMPANY, LIMITED.
clusion, dictated alike by regard for
eo brutally TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an the inhabitants, who were N
EXTRAORDINARY GENEBAL MEETING of the HONGKONG HOTEL ill-treated under the old régime, and by COMPANY, LIMITED will be held at the prudence on the part of the Allies, the Register d Office of the Company Pedder safety of whose overseas possessions and was reported in the Colony on Thurs
day. Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong
SATURDAY, the Eighth day of communications were menaced. by Ger- FEBRUARY, 1919, at 11 o clock in the forenoon,many's designs. Commercially and The annual Chinese fair, which opened when the Subjoined Resolution will be pro-
colonies two nights ago in Queen's Road West, is Tuat the Artio ea of Association be altered occupy very important positions. Their drawing immense crowds. posed as an Ext aurdinary Resolution in manner following, vix:-
total area is considerably more than eight times that of the United Kingdom,
H
"In Article 8g the word "five" thall to
"obstituted for the word "four"" The effect of this resolution will be indres-e the maximum namter of Doctors from 4 to 5.
the
Should the resolution be passed by the
strategically the
ox-German
One east (one death) of bubonic plague.
Mr. H. W. Bird intends to oppose Mr.
and upon their development it is estimat C. G. Alainater at the election of a re- ed that Dormany spent about £100,000,000. presentative of the Justices of the Peace Dressing Tables Washstands, &c,ving arrived from the above ports, Con. (Domed Teakwood), Sideboards, Dinner gases of Cargo by dupe are be tafermed Waggons,
confirmation na a special resolution to a havo made considerable progress, despite Extension Dining Tables and that all Goods are being landed at their rise required majority, it will be submitted for Although they are not self-supporting they on the Legislative Council.
Dinner Services, Crockery, into the harariots and/or extra hasardons sound Extraordinary Meeting which will be mismanagement, thanks to their great Chairs, and good Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Godowns of the Hongkong and subsequently convened.
Datei the 34th, day of January, 1010. Bath Room Utensils, Elec Wharf and Godown Company, Cutlery, Le..
whence, and/or from the wharvin delivery
By Order of the Board, tro-Plated Ware,
J. H. TAGGART, Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood may be obtained.
Goss not clorod by the 7th February,
Secretary and Manger. and Teakwood Sereena, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, including 1 Largo 1018, at 5 F.. will be subject to rent.
White au brokon, arafad and demagod packages Blackwood Bereon Blue and Panels, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, are to be left in the Godowns whers they Piatures, Tonnis Polis and Net, Beveral be examined by Moss, Goddard Carpets new and eccond-hand.
ALBO
One Brass ის Trendie Bowing
Machine (nearly new) by Willcox and Gibbe with all neccesories, Piano in good condition. Largs Enamelled Bath, and One Rubder-Lyred Ricksha
(Full Particulars from Catalogue).
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
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&
Dongles, on 7th February, 1919, at 10 am.
264
latent resources, and under enlightened ddministration they have a very promis
It is this question of ing futuro. administration which is now engag-
Mr. B. A. Williams, M.C., formerly of the Shanghai Electricity Department, and now of the 17th Field Company, Royal Engineers, has been promoted Captain.
Mr. E. McCabe, the Singapore manager for the Robinson Piano Co., died in the
ing attention. Apparently Provident Singapore General Hospital on January
Wilson's scheme of internationalization 22m. He had been an inmate for only a
BOARD.
POULTRY MARKET AND THE SCAVENGING QUESTIONS.
The next meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board will be held on Tuesday, February 4th.
Mr. C 41. Alabaster, O.B.E., pursuaut to antice, will ask:--
In order to enable the Board to consider the reasonableness ur. her wise of the attitude taken up by thu poufary dealers, will the President ob Lain and lay before the Board any plans which may have been propared with reference to the proposed poultry mar keli
Dr. F. M. . Osorio, pursuant notice, will move :-
to
That& ah-committeo be appointed to consider the question of scavenging and the disposal of the refuse of the Colony,"
LOVE'S FOLLIES
NO JEWELLERY-NO WEDDING. At the Magistracy yesterday, beforo Mr. J. R. Wood, i (hinese was charged, on remand with harbouring a girl, fifteen years of age, without the consent of her parents. The defondant was also charged with attempting to commit an indecent assault.
Mr. B. F. Mattingly appeared for the defendant, while Mr. M. K. Lo watched the ones on behald of the girls' parents.
The case for the prosecution was that defendant, a cipatie stall-keeper, fell in love with the girl, who is gilf attending school, and proposed to elope with her. The girl apparently agreed to the sugges Lion, and net defendant in the publia gardens. Hore defendant scolded her for not bringing her jewellery, and refused tas marry her. The same night, however, and subsequently took her to two
at divers dates, in Wanchai. It was also alleged that when defendant refused to marry the girl, she attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the sea, but was pre- vented from carrying out her intention by a ricsha-coalie."
he met her aerent houses.
Bn.id Be
The girl, in croes examination, she first met defendant at a chub did not enquire about her parents, nor did she say that she had been kidnapped. denied that she attempted to commit.
suicide. The defendent did not nek hor to go to the Police and report that sho was having her parents, and it was not true that she admitted boing afraid to go before the Po Loung Kok. The defond at took her to the wifo of his former master, who did not even allow ber to The statement go on to the verandah. that defendant gave her 8130 was untrue.
Another woman deposed that she saw defendant and the girl in a room,
After further evidence the again adjourned.
case
was
SHANGHAI CATUedral War
MEMORIAL
The Shanghai Cathedral War Memorial Committee, appointed to draw up a Roll of Honour, and make recommendations for a permanent war memorial in the Cathedral, has reported us follows:-
1.--The Committee recommends that a "Book of Life" be prepared in which the names of all Shanghai and
outports men killed in the #nx will be recorded with full regimental particulars and military honoure (li any); date and pisco of birth; and other information of local interest. One copy of the Book of Life should be printed on parchment, bound in wooden covers, and chainod to well or villar in a convenient place in the Cathedral,
Claime against the Steamur saat be presentes FRENCH LESSONS is meeting with a widespread measure of few days. Mr. MeCabo joined the com-ship and increased provision of 'pastorsi withlo 30 days of arrival, otherwise they will not. be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
G. MOUSSION.
Bill of Lading will be counteredgoed by
JARDINE, KATHESON & "Oo, Lan,
Agecila
[201 Hongkong, January 31st, 1919,
18, Montigon HILL BʊAD,
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-The Committer recommends that the Cathedral Chapel be set inrt as
Wha Memorial; its walls should be pannelled with oak, and an oak vaulted roof built beneath the present roof.
3-Inoronscd provision for public, wor- noceptance. It is not synonymous with pany some 25 years ago in Hongkong, but care is, in the opinion of the Committee, the bost memorial to those who return the system of control, advocated in returned to England some years ago and The Committes therefore recommends a Labour manifestor, and elsewhere, where only returned to the East laat year. Ho sehen, of re-senting in the Cathedral.
4Tho Comitice recommends that by every nation would have "a finger lives a wife, man, and daughter in Eng-
the present post of Seamen's Chaplain (now encant) should be developed inte Lau ufflee to be lenown as Port Chaplain.
in the pie." Such die arrangement, as land. His son was for acne time in the experience has shown in Egypt, would fighting Hue.