NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TO-DAYS HANDICAPS.
THE PHAETHON STAKES-11 Miles.
989
13.2 non-starter.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26su, 1919.
AUCTIONS AND
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
BY APPOINTMENT.
R.
G.
HUGHES AND HOUGH,
AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVERNMENT AND ADMIRALTY.
General Auctioneers,
Share, Coal and General. Produce Brokers
ani
Commission Agents.
PROPRIETORS
"TO-KWA-WAN COAL”
STORAGE,
No.
Pony.
h, in
11.
1-Crest
.13.1
140
Footlight
13.0
146
3-Firelight
13.0
154
4-Limelight
.13.) non-starter.
Jingle Juhanie
13.1
"
Wilkins Micumber
13.1
7-Snodgrass
8-Dusky..
13.2
340
--Pink Eye
13.2
30- North Star
.13.2
140
-11-Snuffbas
12-Malcolm
.13.0
181
18-Wild Gumble
12.3 non-starter.
14 Grey Aloure
.13.0
148
16-American Chief
12.3
148
16-Weihai Chief
13.0
140
17-Congo Chief
18.0
140
18-Anticipation
13.1
140
CODEN USED
18-Olympic Dahlia
13.1
140
-Albions Dahlia
.13.0
104
21-Vindem Vaklia
12.3 non-starter.
.12.3 145
13.0 non-starter.
.13.1
156
.19.1
157
12.3 non-starter.
27-Doubtful
.13.1
140
28-Mountain King
.13.1
170
29-Valley King
.13.0
161
30-Grouse
.13.1
145
31-Claret
13.1
140
32-Black Cat
13.0
140
23-Siamese Cat
13.0
.....13.1
140
140
28-Fenviur Dahlia
23-Conquest Dahlia
25-Dradom
24-Alexander
34-Ontfurd (late Gentle
Ont) Winner of a race or races after publica tion of the weights to carry & lbs, extra for each race won.
D. M. Ross,
Handicapper.
T. F. Houtн, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, February 26th, 1919. [387
Q.
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TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
THE INSTITUTE will RE-OPEN on
MONDAY, MARCH
Students will be enrolled at the Education Office only, and should apply at once for entry forms
{385
Hongkong, February 28th, 1919, IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INTENDING BUYERS OF ENEMY PROPERTY, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS.
PERSONS of all nationalities are request not to buy any Property, Household Furniture or Effects from the Germans in Canton, particularly the Berlin Mission in Fong Chues, the Houses adjoining thereto and the Motor-boat "Maskle," so sa to avoid complications because we have a claim against a number of said Germans and have
BENTLEY'S
ABC. 4th # 512 ZDITIONS
Al Telegrapult Lode. Telegraphic Adress “XEIBION," Jiangkong.
PUBLIC AUUTION. ·
The Undersigned have received instrue tion to sell by Public Auction,
(For Account of the Concerned), ON THURSDAY,
February 27th, 1919, at 230 F.M., at their Salce Rooma, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A LARGE QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAWN WORK, AND EMBROIDERIES, Comprising:--
HOUSEHOLD LINENS: Single and Double Plain and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts, Linen Damask Serviettes, Glass Cloths, Bath Towels, Face Towels, doo, dc. DRAWNWORK-Bedspreads, Pillow Cases,
Tray Cloths, &o, &o EMBROIDERIES Bedspreads,
Table
Covers, Tea Cloths, Bunners, 18 by 54 in
A few lots of Attache Cases and Bellow Valises.
(All new goods and small lote to suit purchasers)
Tarma:-Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
ON THURSDAY, February 27th, 1919, commencing at 2.30 P.M., at their Balda Booms, No. 8, Das Vaux Boad, Corner of Ies House Street, TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND BRASS- MOUNTED DOUBLE AND TWIN
CURTAINS, BEDSTEADS,
CARPETS & S
1.5
Comprising: B
Two Chosterfield Sofa and Arm-chaira
requeabed the Court to attach their property, hitre site, bedroom Furniture
DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK
in Shameen.
[386-
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER,
HAVOURED with
instructions
FAVOUR The Concerned,
from
comprising Teakwood Twin Bedsteads, large and small Wardrobes, Drassing Tables, Washstands, &, (fumed Teak wood), Side- boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Dining Tables and Chairs, &c., Dinner Services, Crockery, and good Glass Ware, Cooking Stoves, Cutlery & Bath Room Utensils, Electro-Plated Ware,
Electric Banding Lamps, Blackwood and Toakwood Serena, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, including 1 Large. Blackwood Screen Blue and white Panels, Bide Tables, Chaire, Cabinets, Pictures, Severals Carpets
will sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY,new and second-hand.
February 18th, 1918, at 2.30 P.M.
at his Sales Boom, Quee-a's Road Central, L USEFUL": HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE -AND- EFFECTS,
Comprising
Blackwood Furniture, Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers, Dressing Taules, Iron and Brass Bedsteads Couch, Arm Caine, Tables, Carpets, Ten posa, Curtains, Pictures, Orna mente, Iron Cat, Crockery Ware, Frames, Drawing Room Suitassels Carpets, Over- Bronze Figures, Gissa- ware, Book Cases mantels, and Bugs. ASO
2
One Pian Two Gramophones, One Remington Typewriter, Une Franklin Type- writer, One Underwood Typewrite, and a long line of Sundries.
As-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, February 22nd, 1818.
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR ́ ́ AND GENERAL BROKER.
WYOUR ED with instructions from
OUR The Conosted,
will well by Public Auction, on FATURDAY,
March, 1st, 1915 at 11 Lat. B at his Sale Roomy teen's Hoad Central,
25 Dosen Shirts and Pyjames,
10
Ladies Silk Stockings,
Collars,
Is Pairs Blankets (New),
30F Bergs Buit lengths,
10 Braten Assorted Soaps, and a long line Bundries.
ThCash on Delivery.
Hohong, February 22nd, 1918.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
(294
The Undersigned have me al Instrue- No Bros tions from HMVITU/ Dericus to pell by Publio Auo
ON THURSDAY,
d
Wien 1918 10.30 Lab their New Boots, Ma, 8. Den Torax Iload, Corone of los House Street,
NA QUANTITY OF BUTBO-FLATED WARE AND LINEN.
GOODE, Comprising
Napkian, Glam Cloths, Fiifpw Chmie Zywals, Hacksback Towels
Bath
ALSO
Treadle Sewing Machine (nearly new) by Willcox & Gibbs with all soccasaries, 1 Pisno by Ernest Kaps, Dresden in very good con- dition and ona Reliance Typewriter (DSW),
and
One Badminton Set with Racquets etc. One Croquet set (full size) Eleveral Bios clre.
Piano by Cullard and Collard in good. condition.
(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
ON FRIDAY, February 28th, 1919, at 11 AM, at No. 2 Humphrey's Building, Kowloon, THE SUNDAY VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
&6
ام
FURNITURE, dc., therein contained, including:- Large Chesterfield Bola and Arm-chair (English-make), a few pieces of Blackwood
eta. Fraiture, cho Bedstead, Wardrobes, Folles
Largo Bruss Table, Wachtand, &ng do
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 199.
TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY) and SATURDAY (OFF-DAY),
FEBRUARY SÚTH and March 187.
IUKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND TREND ALL ENCLOSURE may be obtained from Messrs. KELLY & WALBA, Limited, or at the Gate. Price $10 for the Meeting (excluding the Off-day, 88.)
No one admitted without a Ticket, to be shown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course. (347
Hongkong, February 19th, 1919,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
TO Bervante will be allowed inside the
NENCLOSURE of the fuseet dure during the Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can be had on application to the Undersigned, These Tickets are only available for Servants while in attendance on their employers or when on duty at the various Stands.
Any Chinese found loitering about with Servante passer in their possession will for removed from the Enclosure. feit them, and the holders thereof will be
T. F. HOUGH, Clark of the Courao, Hongkong, February 19th, 1919. FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
BACE HOLIDAY.
1548
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CLOSED for the transaction of public business TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY), February 28th, at 11.45 5.M.
By Order,
NOTICE GIVEN M
A. R. LOWE, Secretary. Hongkong, February 24th, 1919. [373- MARINE INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION OF HONGKONG,
RÁCE HOLIDAY.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that NARANE INSURANCE OFFICES will
be CLOSED for the transaction of public business TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY), February 6th, at 11.45 AM.
By Order,
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, Secretaries Hongkong, February 24th, 1919. 579 HONGKONG HOTEL.
RACE WEEK.
DINNER DANCE TO-NIGHT
(WEDNESDAY), FEBRUARY 2017
•PECIAL Table d'Hate Menu vil
in the GRILL BOOM cooped death and in- at $3.50 per hond.
TABLE BOOKINGS AT HOTEL MAIN OFFICE.
J. H. TAGGART,
Manager.
[343 Hongkong, February 17th, 1919. HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company Pedder Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the S&H day of FEBRUARY 1918 at Noon, when the sub-joined resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Com pany held on the Fighth day of February, 1919, will be submitted for confirmation Special Besolution
2
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SPARKLING
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MINERAL
WATER.
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AN EXACT
REPRODUCTION
OF A WELL-KNOWN SPA AT
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PERFECTLY
WITH
BLENDS
Опе
case (one death) of cerebro-spinal fever was reported in the Colony on Monday.
A Chinese who attempted to export 600 in silver by the Childar was arrest
the trade of the Pacific, and a consider- ible scheine of development will be re quired if Hongkong is to retain its pre- eminence. At present, the Colony is simply the gateway through which the world's goods paar for distribution in South China, but there are those who believed by, a search officer on board.
F. W. Black meets K. Higashide in the that it is destined to become a great industrial centre, and the linking-up of competition for the Open Billiard Cham the railways and the opening up of the pionship of the Colony at the V.R.O. rich neighbouring provinces will ear- to-night. tainly bring about vast changes. Thero is, moreover, a feeling that the form of Government which obtains here is a little too rigid and old-fashioned to cope adequately with present day condi
Much, tivas unless great tact is shown. of course, reste in the hands of the Governor, and it remains to be scen whether one who has done little beyond.
All persons interested in dogs, poultry, or pigeons are invited to attend a meet- ing to be held in the Music Room of the City Hall on Friday, February 28th, alé p.m., to discuss the advisability of holding a combined show in the
future.
Dear
At the Magistracy, yesterday, Mr. J. the routine work of administration will R. Wood sentenced a Chinese to six weeks' be competent to unshackle himself from hard labour for stealing several chickens tradition land to review the situation belonging to Mr. W. Glendinning, of Mor- broadly so to give us the benefit of a rison Hill Road. Two men were impli- frcah and clear judgment whilst leaving cated, but when an alarm was raised one all minor
to the executive of them escaped. matters officials. There is a general feeling now that the Governor of a Colony of the
The staging of
Pinkie," to be pro-
importance of Hongkong should not be duced on March 21st, will surpass ang drawn from the ranks of the Civil Ber-thing ever done before by the A.D.C. vice at all. This is opposed by those who Some of the best musical talent has been set great store upon experience in local secured, and over fifty girls and children affairs. They argue that a man who has will appear in the show. The music of himself been through the various depart-"Pinkie and the Fairies" is by Frede- ments and "know, the ropes" is best rick, Norton, composer of Che Chin qualified to govern, and they protest Chow," and although the play was first against the waste of experience which the produced in London over ten years ago, it is still toured in the provinces and This means present system entails.
always enjoys remarkable popularity. AVERBO to simply that they SPIRITS,
stranger, and, if it is absolutely essential that a Governor should be a trained official of the Colonial Service, the argu- ment has much to commend it. Generally speaking, we would prefer a Colonial Secretary, or some other experienced officia, of Hongkong to be appointed TRAMWAY SERVICE.
4. ESPECIALLY WHISHY,
are
A. 8. WATSON & Governor than that he should be supersed-
CO., LTD.,
TaL 435.
CANTON
NEWS.
{BY COURTESY OF THE "CHUNG NOOI BAN PO]
CANTON, February 25th.
The Public Works Department an-
It is reported that after independence
The
ed by a Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, the nounce that the proposal regarding a Straits Settlements, or anywhere else, tramway service on the new roads is to When a Colony has cast aside its swad-be carried out, and invites contractors, dling clothes, however, and the Governor either Chinese or foreign, to call and ie intended to be something more than the obtain particulars with a view to tender- ÆRATED WATER, MANUFACTURERS,writer of formal official dispatches, we ing for the work believe that it would be in the interests THE SAIK DEVANUE of all if some one who has had experience of administration in its broadest sense was declared the salt revenue in the pro- one, for example who has made his mark vinon of Kwangtung was seized. in Parliament-were selected for the post-llastísná during the Arst two years It must not be imagined that we are amonbited to about $7,600,000 a year. antagonistic to Mr. Brusss when ques. After the fighting, however, there was s tioning the principle underlying the decrease of about $400,000 in the total appointments of those who are to take each year. From the revenue $600,000 was charge of Crown Colonies. Twenty years contributed to the Military Government, 17 MARRIAGE.
ago, Mr. Bruses left Oxford with fret $100,000 to the Parliament, $160,000 to the Hogg HALAM-At Belmont
Hoddesdon, Horts, on February 11th, cless honours in classics. He sought a 1st Squadron, and $90,000 to the Taiwan Riza, eldest daughter of Mr. and career at the Colonial Office, and, after Bank every month, the remainder being Mr. A. H. Hallam, Bhanghai, to twelve years at Home, became a member used to meet the expenses of the Salt Capf. OLIVER G. Hoge, R.G.A.
It is said that the of a West African Lands Committee Hevenue-Bureau. A year later he was the Officer Adminis reduction in the revenue is due to the the French Hospital, WALTERS, A
common practico everywhere. Hongkong, on February 20th, 1919, toring the Government in Ceylon, having smuggling of salt, which appears be a KAMILKEN ELSIE LYBAUGHT, the be arrived to take up the position of PRACE REVOTH TO ZUROPE. loved wife of Alfred J. Walters, Colonial Secretary after the departar, of No. 8, Broadwood Road.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
BIRTH. Gouzadas. At Shameen, Canton, on February 24th 2010, to Mr. and Mrs
"Góvízoum, a 605.
f881
12
€
That the Articles of Association be altered.
Misa in manner following, viz
Article 81, the word 'Eve' shall be.. gabstituted for the word four
The effect of this resolution will be to increase the maximum number of Directors from four to five
Dated the Fourteenth day of February, 1810
By Order of the
J. H. TAGGART, Secretary and Manager.
[334 HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
*
DEATH
House,
fee
₤383
In view of the fact that the Peace Con. the former Governor, -Bir‹ HENRY Meference in Paris is making rapid pro- 17. Watazas bega to return aincere CALLUM. Enken it is one of those case, the Military Government has urged tharika to his relations and friends for in which kissing goes by favour" be Dr. Sun Yat-sen, who was appointed as the many expressions of condolence must surely have shown remarkable one of the envoys from the South of received on his recent bereavement, and isleo for the beautiful floral tri ability to warrant such rapid promotion. Chins, to proceed to Europe as soon as butes ment.
During his early years in Ceylon he was possible Dr. Wu Ting-fang, who was Hongiana Ompion: 104, Das Vovz Roan, C. by no means popular with the natives. also appointed as a envoy, bocupies an LONDON. ÜFFEUR: 131, Fixer Saker, B.C. Shortly after the advent of Bir. Jom important postition in the Military ANDERSON, however, it is said that his Government, and therefore, could not altitude, which was inclined at first to decide whether he was able to leave his be intolerant, changed rapidly. Possibly post or not. Now, however, it is under- It was the influence of that wise adminis stood that he is obtaining expert assist trator which brought about the transando so as to leave him free. formation, or it may have been increased experience In any case, Mr. STUBAS could hardly have failed to benefit from the ripe and intimate knowledgo. af
The Daily Press.
HOMOKONG, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1919.
THE NEW, GOVERNOR
"VANITY FAIR."
A bumper house is anticipated to-night to greet the return of the Vanity Fair
after
in the north
All who saw them here a few weeks back
NURDINARY EARLY ARETING OF the SHAREHOLDERS in this Company, will be held at the Company's Hotel, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 281a, 1919, ab 19.15 for the purpose of reovizing the Heport of the Board of Directors together will & Biatorbent of Accounts for the year. At the fritidura regarding Bir Jozian Eastern questions which Sir Jons por anding at December 1918, N
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Bng, which have been floating around sessed, and the lessons he learned during and there are not many who did not- Company will be OFORD from FBIU YO the Colony for some months past, have that period should stand him in good February, Sist, to FRIDAY, February, SOLA 1910, (both days inclusive) during which been effectively act at rest by the anstead while he remains responsible for tion of artistes. HUGHES & HOUGH,
period on Transfer of Shares can be nouncement that Mr. BEGINALD EDWIND the direction of altairs in Hongkong Registered.
, UM, G., for the past six years Let us hope that such will be the case. Golónfal Secretary in Ceylon, has been any In authority in Ceylon were severe.
pointed to succeed Bir Hawny MAX 4
Electric Fittings and Banblinda.
On view day of sale, 23% (0 Terms:---
Auctioneera
FOR SALE
The Undersigned have received instino- tions to sell at their Balos Rooms, No. 8, Dew Vestix Road, Curner of Icy Home Street ONE COMPLETE SET ENGINES AND BOILER IN GOOD WORKING ONDER
DESCRIPTION Bob of Compound Engines 10 m, by si stroke me
Boller, 13 x 10, working promura 130 Ibe on Veritas survey.
To be sold in one lot, togbiber with Seat, Shafer and Propeller and all
connected with the above mentio digizes and Bellač,
Anchors and Chalan, Wöndin Must,
#8 Wavigating" Compisinom.
Aš premont stored at Kwong Tang Choong i
Ang, orderu zand, fürther
hind Trong this underslined
By Order of the Board of Directors,
17. H. TAGGABI). Dry Managfor. Hongkong, February 15th, 1919.
PRELIMINARY NOTIJE.
PUBLIO · AUCTION,
Undersigned have received Instrão, rdan "Tam Hox. Ten DennoTOR "OF
folks to will by Publio Auction; Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf
wwn Company » Premises, DEFARTUKIT, MATERIAL,
As follows p
about sa tour': BON
will be published läfer unde
ergor. The announcement has caused 17 censured by the Imperial Government for their ill-advised estion during the (disable surprise, how because any
Cheiland in 1915. “Prosomal known that unfita Mr. Brumu
not hold resp new position, but rather becausờ bê
tunate'
sented..
will welcome the opportunity of renewi Boquaintance with this clever combina
It is understood that
bo entirely fresh programmes will pre- The box plans for to-night's perform anos will be on view at Houtrio's until
the Hongkong Hotel one lock and between five and eight at
HONGKONG TRAMWAY 00., LTD.
The approximate statement of traffic receipts for the week, onding February 22nd,
Becelyba
13,021
AggTEJADI
receipts
for 8 weeks.
114,403 107,329
FA HUGHES A Hoton
By Appointment Amotioneers