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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE
MEETING of the GENERAL tlass WAR of COMMITTEE CHARITIES will be held in the CHAMBER
Hoov, QITY HALJ OF COUMERUY MONDAY, MARCH 3RD, ni 5.15 г.M.
H.F. the Officer Administering Government will preside
The public is invited to attend.
BUSINESO:-
on
the
To considor and, if though. fit, to arrange for the winding up of the War Charities' Organisation.
A meeting of the Executive Committee will be held at the conclusion of the meeting of the General Committee.
PONTES!
By Order,
E R. HALLIFAX,
Hon. Secretary, War Charities' Committee
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PONIE!! PONIES!
PUBLIC ROUP.
The Vaskorsigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Roup
ON WEDNESDAY,
March 5th, 19'9, at 3 P.M., at the Fountain, apposite the CITY HALL,
A LARGE NUMBER OF WELL KNOWN RACE PONIES
1.
(Full Particulara from Catalogue).
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 27th, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received instrac- tions to sell by Public Auction.
(For Account of the Concerned), ON TUESDAY,
March 4th, 1818, commencing at 2.37
at their Salsa Roos, No. 5, Des Voeux Rom, Corner of ice flouse Street, A QUANTITY OF
M.,
USEFUL HOUSEHOLD LINENS, DRAWN WORK, AND EMBROIDERIES, Comprising:- HOUSEHOLD LINEN: Single and Double Plaic and Hemstitched Sheets, Pillow Cases, Double White Satin Quilts, Linen Damask Serviettes, Glus Cloths, Bath Towels, Bacs Towels, dd, do. DRAWN WORK:Bedspreads, Pillow Cases,
Tray Cloths, do, &c. EMBROIDERIES:- Bedspreads,
Table
Covere, Tea Cloths, Runners, 18 by 54 in.
A few lots of Attaché Cases and Bollow Vallees. (All newoods and small lots to suit parchasers), Tach.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 27th, 1919.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
(For Account of the Concerned), ON TUESDAY,
March 4th, 1919, commencing at 2.30 F.M.) at their Sales Koom, No. 8, Des Voeur Boad, Corner of Ice House Streat,
BLACKWOOD FURNITURE BRASS AND BRASS- MOUNTED DOUBLE AND TWIN BEDSTEADS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. & &c.
Comprising:-
TEAKWOOD AND
Two Chesterfield Sofas and Arm-chuire (new), Folding Card and Occasional Tables, One Upholstered Saite, Bedroom Furniture comprising Teakwood Twin Boristeade, large and small Wardrobes. Dressing Tables, Washatania, &c., (fume! Teakwood), Side- boards, Dinner Wargons. Ext nsion Dining Tables and Chairs, &,in er Services, Crockery, and god Glass War Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, e, Bath Room Ut-nat Electro-Plated Ware.
Electric Reading Lamps, Blackwood and
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESE, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 1919,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1970.
GENERAL TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) (OFF-DAY),
EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an MEETING of the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Pedder Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong TO-DAY (FRIDAY), the 28TH day of FEBRUARY, 19.9, at Noos, when the sub-joined resolution, which was passed at Extraordinary General Meeting of the the
the Eighth day of Company hold on February, 1918, will be subunitted for con- firmation as a Special Hesolutia :----
That the Articles of Association be altered in manner followine, viz
la Article 82, te wont Ave' shall be
"substita ed for the word 'four
The effect of this resolution will be to increase the maximum numer of Directors from four to five.
Dated the Fourteenth day of February, 1919.
By Order of the Board,
J. H. TAKIAKT, Secretary and Manager.
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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company & Hotel, Hongkong. TO-DAY (FRIDAY), FEBRUARY 28TH, 1019, at 12.18 P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Reportof the Board of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1918.
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MARCH 18T.
TICKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND STAND and ENCLOSURE may be. obtained from Messe KELLY & WALSH, LTD., or at the Gisto, Price for the OR-day, a
No one admitted without a Tickot, to be shown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course,
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Hongkong, February 19th, 1819.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
TO Bervanta will be allowed inside the N
ENCLOSURE of the Race Course during the Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can be had on application to the Undersigned. Those Tiskete 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 passes in their possession will for- fait them, and the holders thereof will be removed from the Enclosure.
T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course, [946 Hongkong, February 19th, 1919.
NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC. (1915).
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY,UBSCRIBERS to the above LOAN are February, 21st, to FRIDAY, February 28th 1939, (both days inclusive) during which period na Transler of Shares Registered.
can ba
By Order of the Board of Directors,
J. H. TAGGART,
Manager. Hongkong, February 18th, 1919.
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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC TURING CO., LTD.
ORDINARY HE THIRTY-FIFTH THE
ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at St. George's Building, Chator Road, Victoria, on TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1919, at
12 o'clock Nook, for the purpose of receiv ing a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ending
December, 1918, and electing 81 k Consulting Committee and Auditors.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 1919, until TUESDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1919, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN TOMES & CO., General Managers.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THE
HE FINAL DIVIDEND DECLARED for the Year ending 31st Desember, 181P, at the rate of Two Pounds five shillings Sterling, together with a Roous of One Pound ten ahillinga Sterling per share, is payable on and after MONDAY, the 24th day of February, Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
N. J. STABB,
Obief Manager. Hongkong, February 22nd, 1919.
STAMPS
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BOUGHT.
All Barts of Postage, Revenue and Telegraph Stamps purebased in large quantities.
Cash per return mail.
K. ROSS-SHIELLS & CO.,
4, Eldon Street, London, E.C.s, England. (Bankera: National Provincial & Union Bank of England).
1305
A. G. DA ROCHA. AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER. AVOURED with instructions from
The Concerned,
Tenkwood Screens, & quantity of Blackwood F Furniture, including 1 Large Black wood
Screen Blue and white Panels, and Black will sell by Public Auction TO-DAY
wood Fire Borean, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Fictures, Several Carpets, new and second-hand.
ÁX.50
Trundle Sewing Machine (nearly new) by Willcox & Gibbs with all accessories, 1 Piano, in good condition, and one large Ice Chest suitable for Hotel...
(Full Particulars from Catalogue).¦ Terms:--Coah.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 27th, 1819.
Q.
B.
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
AHE INSTITUTE will RE-OPEN on
MONDAY, MARCH 3RD.
Students will be enrolled at the Education. Office only, and should apply at once for entry forms.
Hongkong, February 28th, 1919.
DIOCESAN BOYS" "SCHOOL,
HONGKONG.
WANTED
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(Lady).
N ENGLISH TEACHER
Mornings or Whols Day. To begin duty early in March next
Apply fo
Elev. W. T. FEATHERSTONE,
Headmaster.
(FRIDAY), February 28th, 1919, at £.30 PM.
at bis Sales Boom, Queen's Road Central, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, Comprising→→
hereby notified that Redemption of the Bonds Drawn at Peking on the 27th January iast will begin on the 17th February, 1919.
Payment in cash or its equivalent will be made at the BANK OF CHINA and BANK OF *COMMUNICATIONS or any of the Branches of the above Banks and also at the Shanghai Office of tho HONGKONG AND SHANOBAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Any Bond of which the following are the two terminal numbers, namely 01, 0, 14, 18, 22, 94, 37, 48, 56, 68, 69, 72, 78, 81, 98, is a Drawn Bond.
F. A. AGLEN, Inspector-General of Customs.
1277
NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC. (1916).
IN connection with the First Drawing of the above LOAN, holders of Drawn Bonds are requested to note that Coupon No. 8, maturing on the 18th April, 1918, will be available for payment to the extent of TWO-THIRDS of its value any time on or after the 17th February, 1919. The remain. ing third of the value will be held to represent the unexpired period from date of Redemption to date of maturity and no claim for interest, will be admitted in respect thereto.
F. A. AGLEN, Inspector General of Custonus
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NOTICE.
BANK OF CHINA,
HONGKONG.
NDER instructions from Head Office,
INTIMATION
SPARKLING
MINERAL
of Senator SHARMAN and Senator BORAH, but it can bardly apply to Senator REED, who, though. a Democrat, is the most violent critic of the three. The objections
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appear to be born of that jealousy which President WILSON has described as canker throughout all the processes of civilisation." 11 is complained, for example, that the League has been hailed!
British the greatest triumph of diplomacy for three centuries, and that the scheme was taken almost bodily from the constitution proposed by General
ILS
Smers, while the voting power accorded
A large number of well-known raco ponies will be sold by public roup on March 8th, at 3 o'clock, at the Fountain, Opposite the City Hall.
It is anticipated that the Peak Tram- way will be running to the top by the end of next week. The Barker Road station will be ready a week later.
The question of winding up the Wur Charities' Organisation will be consider eat a public meeting to be held at the City Hall next Monday, at 5.15 p.
W. R. Neighbours beat A C. Pile by
to the British Dominions giver Amerion's 400 to 350 in the open Billiard Champion
Give votes to ship of the Colony at the V.R.C inst
WATER. greatest commercial rival
Pyeris
AN
EXACT
KEPRODUCTION
OF A WELL-KNOWN SPA AT
HALF THE
PERFECTLY
PRICE.
BLENDS
WITH .SPIRITS.
ESPE LALLY WHISKY.
one for the United States.
The first part night. The winner made a break of 58.
of the grievance is unworthy of serious consideration. No Bane person supposes
One case (one death) of cerebrospinal
that Great Britain had any unworthy fever, que case (one death) of enterie motive in co-operating cardially with fever, and one case of diphtheria were
reported in the colony on Wednesday.
Intending subscribers to the Dover Patrol Memorial Fand are reminded that
the list closes to-day. should be sent to Mr. P
Subscriptiona Cassidy,
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c/o Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
President WILSON to eccure an interna
We regret to learn that both Mr. and tional arrangement for safeguarding the
A, E. Owen, formerly of the peace of the world, or that the substance Mr. of General Smuts' draft would have been Carlton Hotel, Hongkong, died early in had met with the January, of influenza, in California, leav- nccepted unless it approval of the Paris Conference. As toing three young childrens. the representation accorded to the British Empire it can be argued with equal force Re Sonator Lew18, the Democratic Whip, has pointed out that the eleven Republice in North, Central, and Buath America can out vote the European States by nine
Anti Renegade writes from Swatow to five even if each of Great Britain's
vote. daughter nations has a
This in protesting against the entertainment of
itself 18
the enemy subjecte prior to theiz departure Bufficient to dispose of allegation that America will be controlled from that port for repatriation. by European monarchs and Asiatic states that amongst those present wag, ék despots," even if thor monarchs who British subject. remain in Europe possessed the powers
Received news Bishop Lander has receiv with which the imagination of Senator the sudden death of Mre, Lander mother, REED invests them. There is greater force Mrs. Crawford Smith, of Newcastle-un- in the assertion that the League implies Tyne. Special sympathy will be felt with radion departure from the American Mra. Lander owing to the fact that she policy of avoiding entanglements," but has been detained in Canada.
A. S. WATSON & the experiences of the past four years
CO., LTD.,
EKATED WATER MANUFACTURERS,
Tm. 438.
Fe
of
Lieut. Col Sir James Wishers Thomson, who has received the K.B.E., was agent in the Far East for the Controller of Ship piny. In the courss of his duties Sir J. W. Thomson was entrusted with import- ant missions to the Strait. Settlements and China in connection with the requisi. tioning of neutral and enemy tonnage.
bave shown that no nation can pretend in these days to be indifferent to every thing which happens outside its own bor- ders. The growth of international trade has made even the remotest parts of the earth dependent upon one another. Amori ca realised that as soun as war broke out, and the lesson was emphasised by the blockade, the indiscriminate submarine] campaign, and the sowing of the ocean highways with minca. Though the answer be that these practices violated internasjonary, who has had a varied experience
means
tional rights it only illustrates the need BIRTH.
of action to BULLOCK-At the Government Civil Hoe for some corumon
As President pital, on February 27th, 1919, to prevent their recurrence. Mr. and Mrs. E. Bullock, a daugh WILSON frankly told 8.33 audience at
| 393 MARRIAGES.
Manchester, the United States is not.
ter.
The preacher at St. John's Cathedral next Sunday evening will be Dr. Neville Bradley, 4 well-known Medical
Mis-
a Medical Superintendent of C.M.8. Hospital and Leper work at Pakhoi and Yunnan, and also in Russia during the The Bishop of Victoria is following
war.
U Peking, a Branch of the above Bank COLDAN WOODCOCK. At the Parish interested in European polities, but modern precedent in England in autho
has this day been established in Hongkong at Nos 20 and $1, Connaught Read, and the following Officers have been appointed and authorised to Sign on behalf of the Bank.
MA TSUYEE PEL, Manage.
Mr. D. R. MoEUEN, Sub-Manager. MR. LI ESI YIN, Assistant Manager. Hongkong, February 24th, 1919.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO INTENDING BUYERS OF ENEMY PROPERTY, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
AND EFFECTS.
Bureau of Liquidation of the DEUTSCH-ASIATISCHE BANK
in Shameen.
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eburetes.
Church, Kettering, England, on Feb-
in the peace of the world." rising laymen to speak in Anglican DOUGLAS ruary 17th, ALEXANDER CORBAN, only son of the late Captain Hitherto an attempt has been made to and Mrs. Cobban, to Gwendoline Ash govers the world by partnerships of
well Woodcock, elder daughter of Mr.
The Hon. Mr. G. A. Goodman, K.C.,
G. & Woonoock and the late Mrs. interest, which have necessarily broken Attorney-General, Straits Settlements, Woodcook.
[392 down, because the momcat there is the has been appointed Chief Judicial Com- EWAN RIDLES,-At Walford, Preston-
C. M'EWAN, slightest departure from the nice adjust missioner of the F.M.S., in succession to pans, Lieut. Jaan
interests jealousies begin to Sir Thomas Braddell, who went Home RF.A., to DORA, only daughter of ment of
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the Rev. H. French Ridley, Sining-spring up. The only secure bond between about two years ago. The Hon. Mr. G. fu, Kansu, China. WALLER-HO.-At St. John's Cathedral, peoples is a common devotion to right, A. Goodman, was, it is believed, offered Hongkong, on February 26th, 1010, by and mankind is beginning now to realise the appointmen more than a year ago, the Lord Bishop of Victoris, assisted
DEATHS,
The popular "Vanity Fair" company
The
is presenting a complete change of pro- return acason of this amusing aggie- same to-night at the Theatre Royal gation of talent is proving a great success behind-them on the occasion of their visit
PERSONS of all nationalities are request- by the Rev. H. C. Copley Moyle and that "the principal part of right is but then intimated his inability to
not to buy any R Property. Household
the Rev. A. D. Stewart, ARTHUR duty." The League has been well describ-accept it, owing to the emoluments being Furniture or Effects from the Germans in
JOSEPH WALLER, Bon of the late Joseph ed by Signor ORLANDO as "a charter of life insufficient. Mr. Goodman will to auc- Caston, particularly the Berlin Mission in
Waller, Luton, Bedford, to ELIZABETH Fong Chuen, the Houses adjoining thereto
LYDIA, daughter of the Hon. Mr. Ha barn of the sorrow and anguish of count deeded in the Attorney-Generalship by and the Motor-boat "Maakie," so as to avoid
Fook, Hongkong.
[301 less dead," and, he might with equal Sir J. Murison, Judge, Zanzibar, and complications, because we have a claim against a number of said Germans and have
truth have added, "of millions of living," Judge of the Court of Appeal for Eastern requested the Court to attach their property, EITZEN.At Tokio, on February 28th. It is the only approach to compensation Africa.
JORGEN EITZEN, Actg. Chargé eto, in question
d'Affaires and Consul General for for the terrible welter of blood and Norway, in bis 42nd year. 1894 MACGREGOR.At 73, Falcon Road, Edin-tribulation into which the world has been burgh, CATHERINE Ross MACGREGOR, plunged since August, 1914, and the widow of Dr. J. M. Howie, English Nations of the earth long for it as never Presbyterian Mission, Amoy. THOM.-At Pagoda Anchorage on Febru before." They feel that while the overthrow the excellent reputation the artistes
ary 27th, WILLIAM THOM, pilot, of German militarism has removed here a few weeks ago standing them in imminent perit that in itself is not good stead. Last night's performance- thoroughly appreciated by the fairly The fierce competition of large gathering. Nearly every item was sufficient recompense for their terrible a feast of music, fun and frolic-wes sacrifices. armaments which has pinced such heavy encored. The Company was especially good in their concerted numbers, and the must industry
topical, hits introduced into some of the the mephitic atmosphere of jealousy songs were well received, and distrust which has hung like a pall over Europe for years must be dispelled, and machinery must be set
.G.
R.
NOTICE.
Blackwood Furniture Wardrobes, Chest of Drawers Dressing Tables, Iron and BrassTENDERS are invited for the supply of Bedsteads, Couch, Arm Chairs, Tables, Labour and Lightorage for Admiralty Carpate, Tea-poys, Curtains, Pictures, Orna Casding for a period of 12 months certsin menta, iron Uet, Crookery Ware, Frames, from April 1st, 1918, Drawing Room Suites, Bronzo Figuros, Glass- Wate, Book Cases, Brussels Carpete, Over- mantels, and Rugs,
ALBO
One Piano, Two Gramophones, One Remington Typewriter, One Franklin Type- writer, One Underwood Typewriter, and a long line of Sundries,
TENS-Cash on Delivery. Hongkong, February 22nd, 1910.
A. G. DA ROCHA.
AUCTIONEER, BURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER,
さ
VOURED with Instructions from
The Concerned,
will wail by Public Auction on MOMDAY, Mároh 3rd, 1910, at-5.30 1.3. at his Balos Room, Queen's Road Contral,
Sa Dozen Shi, and Pyjamas,
111
Fulios Silk Stockings, Collars,
26 Pairs Blankets (New),
30 Pieces Barge Sult lengths,
Forma for tendering can be obtained on. application to the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, and tanders should be lodged in the Commodore's Offlos not later than Noos, on March 6th, 1919.
Foochow, aged 50 years.
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Hongkong Orion: 10a, Des Vœux Roan, O. LONDON ORIUN: 181, FLEET STREET, E.O.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 28TH, 1919,
bardens upon
€€850,
A deposit of one hundred dollars will be required from persons tondering, and will be returned in the event of non-acooptance of THE INTER-DEPENDENCE OF up for arbitration and conciliation with
G. L. PLATT NAVAL STOKE OFFICER, H. M Naval Yard,
Hongkong, February 28th, 1918; (989
NATIONS.
power to enforce its decrees.
These
WHOSE WATOE WAS IT
A Chinese was charged, before Mr. R. E. Lindsell, with snatching a silver watch and chain from another Chinese near the
Defendant wAB.
desiderata cannot be obtained without‡ Central Markets created by the market
overscor in Des Voeux Road. The wateb Ir was not, of course, to be expected that some limitation on the national action of the scheme for a League of Nations, cach State and may entail some obligation however, was not found, on him, but wan conceived though it is in the interests of which will be found disagreeable when it picked up from the ground. Defendant
watch was his property, ....
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE. unity, would command universal uprises, but the blessinge of porce make make a counter charge, stating that tha
11, PRAYA EAST, HONGKONG. ALL DEPARTMENTS of the above are
HOW OPEN after extensive repairs. Roading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Room (Ewo tables), Restaurant, Concert Hall and Monting Room
Hleeping Accommodation-23. Cabins and To Beds In Dorral torken tend
10 Doran Assorted Hoaps, and a long line Navy and Army ars welcome to use the
of Bundries.
Tarwii-Cash on Delivery.
Hongkong, February 2nd, 1919.
All men of the Mercantilo Marino, H.M. Insulinta
proval, fur old prejudicos, die hard, the price shrink into insignificance. We especially when they are rooted in Belfare only asked to extend to international interest. Consequently, it is not surpris relationships the same principles we ing to learn that some of the members have enshrined in our municipiawe of the United State, Sensie are opposed that ""liberty exists in proportion to
to committing America to membership of wholesdire restraint.":
the Longue In part, it may be they are
are inspired by political antagonisin The Frawley Company opening
to President WILSON, WHO Bboo
on
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foremost advocate of the "Lồngue.
explanation may account for the attitude -Dili
Hongkong on March
nny is expected to arrive by the
Mr. Lindsell sentenced defendant, who had a previous conviction against him, to six months' hard labour.
AN OPIUM CASI.
Anathe Magistracy, yostorday, hefuro Hr. Wood, a Chinese was eluargad with being in unlawful pussession of a amb quantity of prepared oplum
Inspuler Wilden raided, defendant's house in Shing Wo Street and there dis- covered apparatus for preparing opfum. Mf. Wooll died defendant 160,DOVNA