NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TO LET
FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE in Kowloon,
Apply to
INTIMATIONS
THM HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 108, 1921.
PUBLIC MEETING,
ON THE RATES QUESTION.
THE
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG- CRICKET CLUB.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCEE Joint Committees of the CONSTITU. | FUESDAY, the 10TH MAY, 1921, at 5,90 r..
CO., LTD.
Alexa Baillings.
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PUBLIC AUCTION..
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by Public Auction,
ON FRIDAY,
TIONAL REFORM ASSOCIATION and the KOWLOON RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION barite their Members and the Public Generally to a Meeting for the purpose of passing a Resolution against the increase of the House Rates,
The MEETING will be held at the Theatre. at 8.30 r.., on WEDNESDAY, the 117K MAT, 1991, and it is hoped to
obtaia Large attendance.
Hongkong, May 8th, 1921.
CONSTITUTIONAL
1907
REFOH M
the 20th May, 1991, at 10.90 .. al Royal | ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG.
Army Service Corps Pier.
W. D. Vene! HERCULES"
Leth
Beam
Depth
Engio
***
Horse Power
85 feet
17 10
2 inches
.. Cox'x Falmoath. ...330 H.P.
Displacement Tonnage ...170 Tons
Knt 10 Working Pressure per square inch 150 ltrs
Built at Falmouth.
Materials of Construction, Wood to wafer line, Irot Pistol.
h
Arpe zinute Carrying Capacity, 25 Tons or
100 Passengers.
As the now lies.
A detailed list of Bttings to be sold with the ship may be aen at these offices.
The raspel will be
17th Alay to the day of a to inspection from
sale inclusive between
hours' f 10 a. and 4 7.1.
Fermits for inspecting will be jasued Application at the Auctioneers,
Ship may not be viewed without permit. Tri-Cash,
UN
HUGHES & HOUGH. Auctioneers to the Government.
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*BEN," LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM LEITE, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
TH
NOTICE.
THE FOURTH ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Constitu tional Reform Association of Hongkong will be held at the Theatre, City Hall, on WEDNES. DAY, 11th. day of May, 1911, at 6:15 pm, for the following purposes :---
To receive the Report, of the Committee
GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held in the pavilion of the Chub on
for the purpose of confirming the following resolutions which wore passed at an Extra- ordinary general meeting of members held on the 14th day of April, 1921.
1. That the present Hongkong Cricket Club
be wound up, and the Committee be author ised to take all necessary stope for the parpoon.
2. That the Committee be aathorised to register a Company limited by guarantee not exceeding $100 per member, on the terms of toe Memorandum and Articles of Amazon which will be submitted to the Meeting.
3. That the Committee is authorised to
assign and hand over to the now Company, when registered, all the aspate of the Club,
By Order of the Committe,
889
L. 8. GREENHILL, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, May gnd, 1921. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN "that"
and Statement of Accounts to 31st December, EXTRAORDINARY MEETING
1920.
of the SHAREHOLDERS of the Hong- LONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORA T10 will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 28th day of May, 1921, at Noon, for the purpose of considering and if thought fit of pass
the following resolution:-
To consider the following resolutions :-
(1) That all non-Chinese members of the
Legislative Council bo elected. (2) That larger electoral body be adopted in the case of all such non- Chinese members, with the exception of the Representative of the Honging Long General Chamber of Commerce. (3) That there be an Unofficial majority On the Legislative Council with such safeguards an are provided in the Constitution of Ceylon.
(4) That a petition be sent to the House of Commons saking for the support the Members in secaring the ahova changa in the Legislative Council.
Tu elect the Officers and Committes for the ensuing year,
By Order of the Committee,
1. M. WHYTE,
Hob, Secretary. 1891
Hongkong, May 7th, 1821...
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The Steamship "BENVENUE * ¶ONSIGNEEBḍfCargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazar-THE FORTIETH ORDINARY YEARLY
dous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, whence sudjor from the whartes delivery may be obtained
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- lug, undelivered, after the 14th May, will be
ubject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 21st May, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th May, at 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by GIBB, LIVINGSTON Co, L.,
Agents. Hongkong, May 7th, 1091..
FOR SALE...
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BRUNSWICK STANDARD ICE
MAKING PLANT.
Capacity-4 tons per 24 hours.
No of Ice Caus-96.
be held at the Offices of the undersigned on MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will THURSDAY, the 1921 Mar, 1921, at Nock.
The TRANSFER BOOKS and REGISTER of Members of the Company will be CLOSED
from the 5th May to the 19th May, both days
inclusive.
At this Mosting a Resolution will be pro-
posed dealing with the remuneration to the
Consulting Committee.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.
General Agents. Hongkong, April 9th, 1821.
(873
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
THIRTY SECOND
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be 'beld at the Company's Offices, St. George's Building, on SATURDAY, 31st May, 1921, at 11.30 a., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounta to 28th
and Aruary, 192), and electing Directors
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 21st | May, 1921, both days inclusive.
Weight of Block 150 lbs., size 83" x 15" x 42". | · By Order of the Board of Directors,
Compressor Pulley-40" dis, 91" face.
Speed-160 HP.M.
Atmospheric Ammonia Condenser-12 pipes
10 It long. Complete with Ios Tank and Accessories.
Anta
+
One 20 BH.P. Motor to provide power for above plant
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD,
Agarta Hongkong, May 4th, 1921.
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 48+¤ ORDINARY YEARLY MEET-
No
Farther details and specification may be obtained from
ACEAL/REISS & CO. No. 8, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong.ING of the Society will be held at its Head Hongkong, April 22nd, 1921.
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Offee, Nos, 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings. Hoog. kong, on FRIDAY, MAT 27TH, 1921, at Noos, STEAMERS FOR SALE for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1920, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
U NDER instructions received from THE
Built.
MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, LONDON, Offers are invited for the purchase of the following Ex-Enemy Steamers" Name of Gros Net Steamer Tonnage ANGHIN 1613 CHO WFA 1645 HONGKOI 1977. MANILA 1790
Tonninge
1001 1903 10551883 1115 . 1806 1108 1904
Terms of Sale and fall particulars may be ascertained on application to and permita for inspection will be issued by Mosses. Boustead & Oo., Singapore; Mesare. BULLOCH BzorHera * Co, Liro, Rangoon, Mesure. MACE INNOK & Co., Kangkong; and the under-
signed. ------
SEALED TENDERS should be lodged with MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO., Cal
utta The Tenders which must be in Sterling, will be opened at Caloutts on FRIDAY, the 17′′m June, 1981, and must be valid for 14 days after that date.
MACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO. 16, Strand Road, CALCUTTA.
NOW ON SALE,
DIRECTORY &
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CHRONICLE"
OF
CHINA, JAPAN, STRAITS BETTLE- MENTS, INDO-OHINA, PHILIPPINES,
for 1921
59TH ANNUAL EDITION costaining
14 MAPS
1,000 PAGES
SPECIAL NEW MAP OF HONGKONG AND THE NEW TERRITORTER.
PRICE
$12 Abridged Edition
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 14th to 27th May. (both days inclusivo,
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,"
General Manager.
903
Hongkong, May 6th, 1921.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANO
COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
65TH ORDINARY YEARLY MEET- ING of the Company will be held at its Hend Office No.3 and 4, Quen's Buildings, Hong- kong, on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1921, At 12.30 F.M.. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 192), and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 14th May to 27th
May, both days inclusive
"By Order of the Board,
0. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.
Hongkong, May th, 1941.
074
THE CHINA FIER INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
AND ORDINARY YEARLY MEET ING of the Company will be held at its Hendle Office, No. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, Hong- kong, on FRIDAY, MAY 27TH, 1921, at 12.45 P., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the D Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1920, and of declaring Dividenda etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 14th May to 27th May both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
O. MONTAGUE EDE, General Manager.
Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
AND
That the Directors of the HosGRONG BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION be and they are hereby re- quested and authorised by and on behalf of the shareholders of the Company to take the steps neces- sary for the introduction of, an Ordinance into the Legislative Council of the Colony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the same by the Governor of Hongkong with the advice and consent of the Legisla
tive Council thereof to effect the amendments necessary to the Ordi- nances under which the Company is incorporated and carrying'on busi- Dem so as to allow of the capital of the Company being from time to time increased from 20 millions of dollars the present authorized capi. tal of the Company to 50 millions of dollars.
2. That the Capital of the HONGIORG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION be forthwith ' increased · from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 by the creation of 40,000 New Shares, of $125 each to be issued at the price
INTIMATION
TSON
"E"
THE PREMIER SCOTCH
of the Far East.
WATSON'S
TITANTSIDE
Popularity maintained
by its EXCELLENT QUALITY NOT BY EXPENSIVE WORLD-WIDE ADVERTISING.
of £70 on the terms after mentioned. A. S. WATSON &
Shareholders on the Eastern Regis- tors to pay for their allotments at the rate of exchange for the Com- pany's demand. Bills on London on the day on which the instalments are dut.
3-That the said New Shares be in the
first instance, in such manner, as the Directors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to shareholders in the proportion of one New Share for every three shares of which on the 28th day of May, 1921, Share holders shall respectively be the registered Holders, and that any New Shares not accepted by Share holders within the time limited by
CO., LTD.,
WINE AND SPIRIT "MERCHANTS,
HONGKONG.”
ri
on
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Jn Marshal Chano's statement to the Mr. Gibbons, Chairman of the Singu Press this feature of the Conference is pure Chamber of Commerce, in his possibly covered by the reference to address at the annual meeting of that
which "military secrets
cannot be body said the acute depression showed published for general information." One no clear sign of lifting in the immediate of the northern Chinese news agencies, future and he added: Perhaps when however, has circulated what purports normal times arrive we will run our busi- to be the views expressed by each nesses he more economic and sounder Tuchun at the Conference on the subject lines than was the practice during the o disbanding surplus troops. It will abnormal period of the past few years.” surprise no one to learn that in their i
Owing to the recent rains & landslido opinion these military vatraps possessogearred on Saturday afternoon on the no superfluous troops. Their views road between the city and the Aberdeen the needs of the times indi.docks. Some large rocks fell from the cate, in short, that it would be side of the entting. Luckily no one wis unsafe to reduce the various forces under working oir the cutting at the time. The their respective commands. "First, Denejal' road was obstructed for a considerable distance and traffic was held up for some WONG CHAN-TUAN, the High Inspecting Commissioner of the Yangtze Valley, By Sunday afternoon, the road was described how in the course of the last again clear, but not sufficiently safe to couple of years he had disbanded the allow motor traffic. armed forces of two commands and
News has reached the Colony by cable defeated and dispersed
"the so-called of the death at home of Mrs. Gow, wife Southern law-protecting troops"
of Mr. David flow, of the Hongkong and za Whampoa Dock Co. She died at Scots- Western Hupeh, but in the present town, Glasgow, on May 1st, a week after Mt. Gow left troublous times," the safety of
the giving birth to a son.
for Scotland a few weeks ago Hongkong foreign and native merchants, he said, but it is improbable that he reached home
before his wife's donth. In his and- required that he should not disband-ny hereavement he has the heartfelt sympathy of "his" troops. Marshal CHẨNo Tao of a wide circle of friends.' LIN, for his part, was concerned about the large numbers of Hanghutze, or mounted bandits in the thres provinces of Man- churia, as well as about the need for the safeguarding of the Chinese Eastern railway, and the suppression of Russian Bolsheviant. Moreover, he emphasised that it will devolve principally on the Fengtien army to supply officers and men for the proposed-expedition to Outer Mr. Denman Fuller, the Cathedral Mongolia. Thus the Central Government organist, gave an organ recital at the could not expect much from Fengtien in organ fund. The attendance was not so Cathedral, last evening, in aid of the. the way of disbandment. Marshai To Kus large as usual owing to the inclement was equally satisfied that he could not weather. Mrs. A. M. Bower-Smith was the afford to disband "any of "his" troops. her rendering of Mendelssohn's "Jeruss- soloist and was particularly successful, in
According to the statement credited to lem." Mr. Deoman Fuller had arranged him, there is an abundance of bandits an interesting and well-balanced pro-
gramme, which gave great pleasure. in Chibii,Shantung Ind Honan, especially in Shantung which, from time
A scavenger woman was charged at the with having immemorial
Magistracy, yesterday. has been known to the thrown nightsoil into
a drain. Tho Chinese as
the den of bandits and Magistrato fined her $10 or 14 days' hard Inhour. Mr. Lindsell told hey that it was robbers." He pleads that he
a dirty and disgusting habit, and was not only to hold these in check injurious to public health. The defen- dant: I did not do it, and will say bub he its also
safeguard I am not afraid; the worst that can
وو
has
A Chinese living at Taikoktrui, was attacked by four or five men while on his way home from Mongkok on Saturday assailants stabbed him in the arm. The.
One of his night about 10 o'clock. men did not rob him, and the victim of the assault is unable to give sny reason for it unless his assailants had mistaken him for another man. The whole affair is thought to be a Trind society foud, The victim's wound is not serious.
Chiuèse constable,
the Peking-Hankow railway which he happen to me is to die!" he had to be regards as very important especially forcibly removed from the dock by a as there are malcontents and agitators among military me who may provoke. revolts like that at Changtehtu recently While thus apparently agreeing among themselves thus none of their own troops could be disbanded, the three High Inspecting Commissioners were yet will.
BIRTHS. CAD.-At Shanghai, on May 3rd, to Mr. and Mrs. P. CASSIDY, a daughter. Gow-AL Scotstown, Glasgow, on 25th
April, to Mr. and Mra. Davin Gow,ing apparently to hear what miner Kowloon, & non-By cable.
the Directors for that purpose bo | MEIDENSTAM.At Shanghai, on May 4th military mandarins had to say on the placed the slower system of fixing num-
disposed of and allotted by the Directors in such manner and at such price as in" their discretion they shall think best in the interests at the Company.
-That the payment of the sum of £70 per share for each of the said New Shares be made as follows, -VİZ.;
Ist instalment of £35 on the 1st.
day of July, 2021,
A new feature of the Shanghai race cator, worked by levers from the judges meeting was the introduction of an indi
box, to inform the public immediately of the placings of the first three ponies to pass the winning post. This system, invented by Messrs. H. Mousley and S. Webk, of the Shanghai Mutual Telephong Company, proved very successful, and was appreciated for the fact that it dis- subject, and so the Generals commanding bers in the frame by hand. in Shantung and Honan provinces were
A Chinese, recently arrived from Ame- invited to attend the Conference to rica, was charged at the Magistracy, yesterday, with the unlawful possession express their views on the subject. There of a Daisy air gun, a dummy bayonet, He said that bo are indications that the Tientsin Con- and 10 (bs. of slugs.
bought the gun as toy for his children. ference may gradually expand into He did not know that it was unlawful Conference of all the provinces, but to possem an air gun in Hongkong. The Magistrate (Mr. Lindsell) imposed a fine FULLER-At Shanghai, on May 3rd, Mrs.anhappily present reports
of $10, and ordered the conditional con. EMMA FULLER, wife of the late encourage the hope of any immediate fiscation of the gun and slugs for three
to Mr. and Mrs. H. VON HEIDENSTAM, a daughter.
on
Matta. At Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, on May 2nd, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. MILs, a daughter. TRUMAN-At Worthing, England.
April 7th, the wife of REGINALD. N." TRUMAN, of Shongbai, a hon,
DEATHS.
do
not
**
fendant could claim them on production of a permit from Canton autoriaing him to take them there.
Alexander Fuller, and mother of Mrs E. J. Harris, and of William and substantial retrenchment in military months, at the end of which time the de Alfred Fuller, aged 62 years.. Gow-At Scotstown, Glasgow, on 1st
expenditure, or indeed, so far as we May, M DAVID Gow (nee Queenie can see, of any appreciable improvement Tatcham), wife of Mr. David Gow, in the general situation from any angle Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co. of view. MACAIN-AD Shanghai, on May 2nd,
Ltd. By cable
CECILIA ELENOR, beloved wife of J. E. MACAIN, aged 39 years.
2nd. and final instalment of £35 on
the 1st. day of October, 1921. 5.-That the Directors issus to Share- holders, holding shares less than or not a multiple of three,a fractions! certificate in respect of each share less than three or in excess of a multiple of three and allot one New Share to every person who shall produce three such Fractional Cer- tificates on or before, the 1st. day of July, 1991, and pay the first instal ment in respect thereof. 6.That after payment of the first instalment, and pending payment of the remaining instalment, Scrip Certificates in such form as the Directors may determine be issued in respect of such New Bhares entitling the holders on payment of the remaining instalment, and sub- ject to such other terms as to approval, date for lodging scrip cer- tificates and otherwise as the Direc tors may prescribe, to be registered As the owners of the shares respecĦAS tively represented by such Srip Certificates
7.-That interest at the rate of 8 per
HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, De Vaux RD., C. LOBOR OFFICE: 131, Fixar Sxxar, B.C.
The Bady Press.
Horaxono, May JŪTH, 1921,
CHINA
ANY SUPERFLUOUS TROOPS ?
..:
cent. per annum be allowed out of in giving an outline a few days ago of the profits of the Company on in- stalments paid in advance of the the subjects which have been engaging dates when the same become due, the attention of the super-Tuchuns" at Certificates for New Shares be
Failing to get in touch by telephone with an authoritative source of infor- mation, and accepting the assumptino which was current in the Colony wa The War Department vessel Hercules is stated on Saturday that the French advertised for sale by public quetion by flagship Montcalm and the few British Messrs. Hughes & Hough.
warships in port were dressed" on Friday in connection with the celebra Mr. C. E. S. Wakefield, formerly Com-tions which were taking place in Franco in connection with the centenary of missioner of Customs at Newchwang, who Napoleon. We now learn that this was has been Home on a year's leave, and has incorrect. just returned has been appointed to honour of the accession of His Majesty. Swatow.
King George. They were dressed again on Sunday in connection with the Joan -of-Arc-festival in France.
The ships were dressed in
The accountant of the Fook Hing Bank, of Wing Lok Street, has reported to the Australia is interested in the recent police that on Saturday evening, a foki discovery that the counterfeit half- sovereigns are being manufactured in of the On Cheung Bank, of Bonham Chion. Inspector Gabriel, of the Home. his bank by false pretences A warrant who recently returned to Australia from Strand, obtained the sum of $4,000 from and Territories Department, Melbourne,
out for the man's arrest
and that registered holders of Scrap the Conference at Tientsin we referred With the death of Dr. George Purva, í manufacture of counterfeit half sove-
entitled in respect of such New to a statement made to a representative Shares to participate in future of a Chinese news agency by Marshal dividends on an equality with the old shares, in proportion to the CHANG TSO-Ls, the dominating per instalments paid up,and from due monality in the Conference, who said that dates for payment of same..
"
Smith, saya the Peking and Tientsin Times, there has passed away one who fer long years has been a familiar figure in North China, and who, as a man, missionary, and a physician, has endear ed himself to a large circle in the foreign and Chinese community.
over the fact
the East," stated that an important dis- covery was made at Hongkong of the
reigns. The replica is no good that I would deceive any expert. The intrinsic value of the counterfeit is 7/3., The was 988, and this is said to be the third
number of coins scized from one Chinese
batch sent abroad from China. The
were found was arrested and allowed out'
Chinese in whose possession the coins on bail, but disappeared.
6. That interest at the rate of 8 per the question of vital importance to the centum per annum be charged on country was the financial question, and each instalment not punctually that it was absolutely necessary to devise paid, and be paid with each such
•; The death occurred at Shanghai, fust instalment.
ways and mean of improving the
in an assault case it, the Magistracy, week, of Mr. T. P. Denne, a director of B.-That all moneys received from pre- country's finances. There was no indi yesterday, the partim wore two printees, Mesars. Sydney Hudson, Ltd., of Man-
mium on the said New Shares be
chester, Mr. Deane's sudden death was cation in the statement as to how it fond- the trouble arose added to the Sterling Reserve Fund.
a great shock to his many friends, anya For The HoжGZONG & SHANGHAI
wan proposed to accomplish this purpose. that complainant and another man who the N. Daily News and will be a BINKING CORPORATION,
The first necenity which occurs to every- bad also been assaulted, had worked for severe blow to his wife and family at A. G. STEPHEN.
Chiet Manager:
body who studies the question appears longer hours than was allowed by the home. He had spent many years in the Hongkong, April 28th; 1921,
to be the disbandment of superfluous guild. The assault took place in the Tas 807
troops. There was no mention of this is. Kwong newspaper office. The Magistrate Marshat CHANG's statement, but reports asked if the defendant was a profesional in the Pcking papers show that it was agitator employed by the guild. Mr. a topic of somewhat scrimonious debate Lyson, who appeared for the prosecution, between the Tuchane and the members said that he had na evidence as to that of the Cabinet who were called in to The case was remanded until Saturday discuse the Snancial question with them. Esil was fired in the sum of: $50,
ON SALE.
OUND VOLUMES of the HONGKONG
B WEEKLY PRESS, Jaly to December,
1920.
With INDEX, Price $7,50.
On sale at the Hongkong Daily Pram (fice.
Far East. residing at Shanghai from 1014 until 1919, and then returning homes, with Mrs. Denne to join his son and two. daughters Mr. Deane had been connect ed with Mesars. Sydney Hudson Ltd for. the past 25 years and expected to become managing-director of the firm upon his return to Manchester this summer Mr. Deane was a member of the Shanghai Club and the Cricket Club, and was an enthusisatie tennis player.