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THE PENISUL AR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO,
Mr. & Ms. J. HARRY UNDERWOOD. STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG,
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NOTICE.
HAVING been appointed. Agent at Hongkong for the AUTOCAR FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO.
I am prepared to accept all kinds of Insur.
G. E HUYGEN. No 13. Queen's Road Central, Astor House Building.
1511 Hongkong, 8th March, 1993,
saces at current rates.
NOTICE...
ATING from the 5th of MARCH, 1973, DATING the Firm has been Changed into A. P. VILLA & BROS. OF CANTON, INC., with Mr. G. G. HOFFELER as Manager aal Attorney.
VILLA BROS. OF CANTON, LTD.
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COLOMBO AND BOMBAY. THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN AND CONTINENTAL PORTS
AND LONDON,
NEE Steamship
T
“LAHORE”
carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despat
shed from this port at Noon on TUESDAY, the 13th Mancu, taking Cargo for the above Ports
Silk and Vainable Cargo for Italy, Frango and London (under arrangement) will be con- veyed by this Steamer proceeding to Bombay and there transhipped to the on carrying Steamer for Marseiler and London,
Parcels will be received at the Offes until 5 p.m. the day before mailing. The contents and value of all packages are required.
For further particulary apply tom
HACKINNON MACKENZIE & CO.,
Aponta...
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"OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Business of our Engineering De partment has been acquired by The JARDINE EXOINTING CORPORATION, Limited, and will be henceforth carried on by that Company as heretofore carried on by us. :
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1993. [438
NOTICE.
have acquired the Business of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that We Engineering Department of Messrs. JARDINE, LITHION & Co., LTD., and that such business will be henceforth carried on by us as heretofore carried on by them.
THE JARDINE ENGINEERING
CORPORATION, LTD.: Hongkong, 23rd February, 1923. [459.
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Will Clients please send Copy for 1923/24 ANNUALF Back Page of Annual is still Öpon for Acceptance. Apply=8,
Lias Des Vosax Road,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL OR-
'PUBLIO AUCTION. DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Apation Sale, to be YARS benging Guests TO-NIGHT to
id on
MONDAY, Card H.M.B. Heulans should.
the ith day of March, 1923, si 3 r, at the Offices of the enter the Dockyard by the PRINCE OF WALIS'S Publio Works Department, by Order of F DINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Gate opposite H.K.C.C. Ground, and leave by EXCEZARNOT. THE GOTOR of one Lot of OROWN LAND at Causeway Bay in the Colony of Hongkong, for you, with the option of renewal at a Crown THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT Bent to be fixed by the Surveyor of
Marasty the Kine, for one further term of 78 Tears.
the Main Gate.
AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
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THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO. LTD.
MR. LESLIE SOLBE GREENHILL has THIS DAY been appointed Acting Bocretary to the shore Companies vice Mr. MOWBRAY STAFFORD NORTHCOTE resigned. Pending Mr-Gazu's return to the Colony Mr. HERBERT AUSTIN DODGERS will act as Secretary.
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By Order of the Board of Directors, D. G. M. BERNARD,
Chairman. Hongkong, 7th March, 1993,
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THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
'CO., LTD. ".
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. .
THE FIFTY-FOURTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHARE-
HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned on TUESDAY,
the 27th
1.
a term of 75
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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PUBLIO AUOLTON.
ARTICULARS AL CONDITIONS MARCH, 1993, at Noox, for the purpose of letting by Public Auction Sale, to be
the General Managers, receiving the Report of the Gen
day of ingether with Statement of Accounts for the held on MONDAY, the 1211
March, 182, at 8 pm, at the Offices of the your ended the 31st December, 1922.
Public Works Department, by Order of Ho EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR of one Lot of CROWN LAND at Lo Long Hang Valley in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years,
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be. CLOSED from the 18th to the 27th March, 1913, both days inclusive."
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Managers, "HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., Lry. [508 Hongkong, 8th March, 1923.
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PORT OF
RANGOON,
FOE HALE
TWIN SCHEW, Steel, Bell Propelling Buction Dredger "PELIBAN," built by Mr. W. BINONS & COMPANY, Renfrew, 1905. DREDGER Length 906 feet by 30 feet beam: mannum draught 10 feet 7 inches.
Two sets triple expansion surface condensing engines with propelling and two sets boilers. Two 30*
pumpa with nominal capacity of 80,000 cabic feet of eand or gilt hour lifting from a depth of 25 feet wed delivering into hoppers alongside. Del. very can sles be made astern through pipc- line mised to a clear height of 5 feet abore: water level
PRICE OF DREDGER (No Pipe-line) Ra 4,50,000. Immediate delivery in Rangoon. Further particulars may be obtained from→→
The Secretary. COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
PORT OF RANGOON, Post Box No: 85.
Rangoon Burma.
STRUTHERS & BAKHY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From BAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES via JAPAN PORTS & SHANGHAI.
with the option of renewal at a Crown Bint to be fixed by the Burveyor of His MAJESTY THE Kio, for one further term at 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Exgistry Ho
Lo Enpe Hazi
Locality.
Boszdary Mentorvinența.
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Dpast Priok,
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Company (since its registration) will be held at the HONGKONG HOTE, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 18th MARCH, 1953, at 11.00 for the purpose of receiving the Report AM of the General Managers, together with s Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st October, 1999.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED frops Tuesday, the 6th day of March, to Tuesday, the 13th day of March.
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
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WHISKY
Gives
Perfect Satisfaction because it is a Skilful
Blend of the Best Highland Scotch
WHISKIES,
free to accept or reject any or all of the Passengers "who left by the Moras recommendations of the Commission. yesterday included" the following from China, it was declared, was prepared to | Hoaghong: The Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, (co-operate in the work of the Commission 0.M.G. and Mrs. Severn, Mr. M, S. and in every way, to facilitate the Northcote, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Winslow, successful accomplishment of its task. Afrs. N. L. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Reading these resolutions in the light Underwood, Dr. and Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. of the chaotic conditions prevailing in Champken, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Lenak, the country one in irresistibly led to at Mr. E. B. Reed, Capk Douglas, Mrs. what is meant by "China" in this Lang, Mr. A. Monteiro, Mr. V. Forgu- sense 1 The Chinese Government at son, Mr. and Mrs. D. Young, Mr. Dunoon Peking is powerless a mere puppe in Campbell, Inspector E Brown, Laspector the hands of the Military, who certainly S... J. Burchill, Mr. and Mrs. Blackman, cannot be said to interest themselves Mr. and Mr. Shaftain. greatly-in' the judicial system and the methods of judicial administration. » The Ministry of Justice, in a circula... tole- gram to the provincial authorities, maya that "owing to the unsettled state of' the country it fears that necessary judicial reforms cannot be carried out speedily.” In the circumstances all it can do is to emphasise "the momentous nature of tha decisions which the Com. mission will have to take," and, urge the judicial, anthorities to "make all possible reforms throughout the country." Years ago, the Chinese Government took steps.
THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
CONCERT AT THE THEATRE ROYAL
In view of the recent controversy as ta other Hongkong people can or cannot appreciate good music, the large number who attended the Theatre Royal last night on the occasion of a concert given by the
to codify the laws of the country, Hongkong Philharmonic Society, proved
and to introduce reforms in her judicial rather enlightening, and would seem to procedure, but the most cursory inquiry show that "the accusation levelled againes by International Commission of | our public may not be altogether Jurists would convince them that China justified. The music was all of a classical has yet to learn the A.B.C. of the order, and with the exception of the administration of justice, and that a long inevitable fow who had come "becausa itä time must necessarily elapse before Chins is able to give effect to such legislation and judicial-reforms as will warrant the Powers in relinquishing "progressively or otherwise their rights of extra-
the thing, you know," the audience appeared to enjoy the entertainment thoroughly. The strong chorus, under the conductorship of Mr. T. P. M. Bevan, was well chosen and wall balanced, and
1923, both days inclusive, during which period of Great Age, matured territoriality. Before a Chinese Govern the blending of the voices seemed to have
no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers."
Hongkong, 28th February, 1913,
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HONGKONG, TRAMWAY · CO.LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM).
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the COLONIAL (Hongkong) REGISTER of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 18th MARCH, 1923, to WEDNESDAY, 11th APRIL, 1923, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. E. ROBERTS,.
Hongkong, 5th March, 1923.
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R. A. ATHLETIC MEETING.
22ND AND 3RD MARCH, 1933. U.S.R.C. GROUND, KOWLOON.
MILE RACE open to the Services, and Tthe shore Meeting there will be a all British Residents in the Colony,
The Race is timed for 3.20 p.m., on the 23rd instant.
~503-
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Casks.
A. S. WATSON.
CO., LTD.
Wine & Spirit Merchants.
Establised 81 Years.
been worked out with some degree of attention to the finer points, so often neglected when an amateur chorus of this sort is created.
NOTAB
of the ladies
find
"
ment can invite to the country an Inter: national Commission of Jurists to inves tigate these questions, which lie at the root of all sound government, it is obvious that it.must give some proof that it is able to govern. Until that is done it is
The evening was opened with the impossible for it to give any guarantees randering by the chorus and orchestra of that any recommendations which the B. S. Hawker's, "The Song of the Commission makes would be carried into Western Man." The piece was sung effect. China in recovering the territory beartily and with the enthusiasm de of Tsingtao had a great opportunity of manded, though proving her capacity to govern in a seemed to find this pitch rather too high, manner which would carn the approval with the result that a slightly strained? and commendation: of tho foreign offect was obtained. A duet followed, „ residents of the territory. and of by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Collett, and“ the outside world which is jooking for they interpreted." Teschemacher's some proof of the efficiency of the adminis composition "The Voyagers,” with trug tration in China, on which, the claims feeling. They also rendered Shakespear's made by the Chinese delegates at immortal lyric, "It was a lover and his Washington were founded. "But China | lass,”’ The expression they introduced has dimppointed all expectations in this into this duet had the effect of taking the connection, and the conditions prevailing more imaginative of their listeners.back in the territory as they have recently, to the sweet suolling "countryside of old been reported in the Press can serve but England in the springtime, with its to increase misgivings as regards the budding trees and smiling flowers. Una future of Wolkenrol, and supply the most of the most enjoyable items the "convincing proof that the time is yet ramote when the abolition of extra-
evening was a pianotosta solo-by-Mr-Erid- territoriality in China can be seriously Rice. His is the skill of the barn musician, and ios a 'spot pouri" of flower songs he drew from his instrument the most haunting melody. Another item 7, which was greatly appreciated was a dusti "There were three Chinese
cases of from the Beggar's Opera by Miss Jean small-pox in the Colony on Tuesday,
Lowson and Engineer Commander, J. N. Hocken, R. N.. The duet was taken frommt Geoffrey Lammert, youngest son of Mr. the farewell soone between Pally and Ir has occasioned no surprise that the GP. Lammert, playing for his school MacHeath. O poader well, bo nob Ministry of Justice at Poking.should have BETTER EDUCATION FOR BRITISH asked the Foreign Office to request the (All Saints Honiton) in a cricket match severe. Miss Loveon possesses a remark-
against Old Honitonians, carried his bat International Commission of Jurists to postpone its coming until the autumn of for 165. He was in great form, save the ably sweet soprano voice, and there was hardly o Raw in her rendering of the school magazine, and his success 'was We are not aware that such a
piece Engineer Commander Hooken' THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, Commission has even you been formed, particularly gratifying as it was his last
CITY HALL
interpretation was enjoyable, though not School
KATS. though the resolution of the Washington
brilliant. Other chorus renderinga woro Conference provided that the Commission
A death inquiry is to be opened on Dudley · Buck's "Hymn to music" "Old « should be constituted within three months Friday afternoon at the Magistracy into Neptune, and the "Bay of Biseny", the after the adjournment of the Conference, the circumstances surrounding the recent ballad "Tubal Osin," and Shakespear's and be instructed to submit its report and tragic death of the late Mr. M. AFull fathom five," and "To Sylvia."- recommendations within a year after Hancox, a young Revenue Officer, who The whole evening was a great succeiar,
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE
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THERE BOAT RACE DAY, BATURDAY,
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MAROH 24th.
Particulars will be sent to those who were
present at the Dinner last, your,
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PARNICULARS of
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD. PROPERTY
Situsta
No. 13, WING HING STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
To be Sold by Order of the Mortgage
By
PUBLIC AUCTION,
IN ONE LOT
On t MONDAY. The 182m Dax of Man, 1927, at 3 o'clock F.M.
Br „Messes, LAMMERT BROTHERS Az Tukir Orṛion, Dubosit Brewer,
THE Property consists of Furst ALL THAT piece or parcel of ground situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as SECTION "ELKRIDGE"
A of INLAND LOT No. 2166 together with
erections or buildings having anived from above-mentioned ports, the messungos
Wing Hing Street and thereon Wednesday, March 7th, 1928, Consignee are now known as No.
by neuted that their cargo is being landed Becondly ALL THAT strip of land street and at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra of the said Section A of Inland Lot No. 2168 karardon Godowa of the Hongkong and being scavenging lane. All of which pre- Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. Kow.mises are held for the residue of the firm of
and
THE Siodmahip
Ioan
ct
* dored at. Consignees' risk, Congit signed by the Superintendent of Cargo mest produce an
be, countersigned or Delivery
J. E. WARNER, Hon. Segretary,
OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SOCIEET,
St. Stephen's College, Bonham Road.
CHILDREN IN HONGKONG.
A PUBLIC MEETING
will be held in
си
THURSDAY, MARCH 8th, 1923, at 5.30 F.. sharp.
"To discuss
THE BETTER EDUCATION OF BRITISH CHILDREN IN HONGKONG
The Chair will be taken by Hon. Mr. H. E POLLOCK, KC.
Supported by
Hon Mr. P. H. HOLZOAK, Hon. Mr. E. V.D. PARK, Mr. H. W. BIRD, Mr. MONTAGUE ED Mr. A. O. LANG, Mr. A. LOVE,
The Moeting will addressed by Mr. N. TEESDALE MACKINTOSH, MA, This subject in of grare importance and all requested to attend. Parents and others interested Are carnestly
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HONGKONG OPTION: 104, Das Vœux Bn., C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, Fan Sr. E.0.
The Daily Press.
HomeroND, MARUH ST5, 1993.
EXTRATERRITORIALITY IN
1921.
CHINA.
considered.
we in Hongkong are to be favoured.
the "Commission's first meeting. More was found dead in his bathroom at No. and one might hope that this is not the than twelve months have elapsed, Armend Buildings, Kowloon, on last entertainment of the sort with which since that resolution : wés, adopted, but
February 15th.' if the Ministry of Justice at Peking Ends. itself prepared to welcome such a The influx of Chinese into Fiji Commission in the autumn of 1994, the alarming Europeans. Bitterness has been date it has now suggested for their visit, developing for nearly two years, and no PROBLEM OF CHEAPER POSTAGE. we and all foreign residents in China reply has yet been received from the will be most agreeably surprised This Home Authorities in response to the Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Post Commission of Jurista, to which each Chinese poll tax proposal, which was master-Glenoral, was the guest of honour Power interested is to appoint a member, unanimously favoured by a large meeting at the annual dinner, on January 24th, of is to inquire into the present practice of the white residenta.
the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. of extra-territorial jurisdiction in China,
The Post Office, although recognised as
ing The Hongkong Defence Corpe, a
methods of judicial administration, with a great, "send off" by the railway staff not primarily & philanthropic institutiod, Ahow will be held at
a view to reporting findings of fact, with at Kowloon yesterday who expressed and it would be little consolation to the THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE CORPS recommendations regarding the means to their good withes in the usual Chinese public to obtain a reduction in postal improve the existing conditions of ad-manner by the explosion of many strings charges and at the same time find BATURDAY, 10th MARCH, 1993,
from 3 to 6 P., '-
ministration of justice in China, and to of crackers as Mr. and Mrs. Winslow themselves burdened with additional Besides the usual classes for Dogs, there will assist the efforts of the Chinese Govora arrived in a motor-car to embark from bo classes for Puppies from 6 to 12 months old, mant to effect such legislation and the neighbouring pior. for a litter of Puppies under 3 months old en the date of the Bhow, and for cross-bred Dogs judicial reforms as will warrant the
Entry Forms
be had from the Powers in relinquishing, progressively or Undersigned.
HONGEONG DOG, CAT, POULTRY AND PIGEON SHOW.
www.
Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bills or upon the said premises and at No. 7. kind permission of the Officer Command and into the laws, the judicial system and Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Winslow were given a benefactor of mankind, he said, was
Orders inred.
All broken, obafed and damaged cargo is to be late in the Godowns where it will be examined at 9 AM, Monday, March, 12th, Hears. ANDERSox & Anux, Marine
1913,
All Claims must be presented within 10 days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they esanos be recognised. No Claims will be sognised after the goods have laft the and cargo undelivered after Mar. 1923, will be subject to rent.
Fire Insurance whatever will be sitected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Fil of Lading, in exchange for Delivery Orders immediately.
STRUTHERS & HARRY,
Agents, pedia U.88B. Emergency Fleet Corps.
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Hongkong, 7th March, 192,
75 years from the 15th day of May, 1910, created by the Crown Lensa thereof together with the valuable machinery now situate in Gordon Street.
Particulars and Conditions of sale may be obtained from
Mesos, HASTINGS & RASTINGS, Ballsitors,
1207)
8, Der Vorax Road Central,
Mcourt. LAMMERT BROTHERS
Lánction.sers.
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS.
CONTAINING ALL THE WEEKS LOCAL EWS.
The Paper to and Homa,
ed
on
Up to date 95 entries have been reocited otherwise, their rights of extra-territor- for the exhibition of dogs at the Cat * No Entry will be accepted unless accompaal.
the Entrance Fee. Dog 82, Cat 31iality," China formally expressed at the and Dog Show" to be held on Saturday by Poultry and Figeons, 50 cents per pen. Conference her satisfaction with the next at the Headquarters of the Hong sympathy of the Powers in regard to keng Defence Corps. Seven ontrice have the abolition of extra-territoriality and been received for the feline section declared her intention to appoint a There is to be no poultry section this Chinese mombor of the Commission, it year owing to the fact that the entries being understood that China, would be were no fear,
· ENTRIES CLOS: 4 ON 7th Inst.
LI BROST,
Hon. Secretary. c/o THE EARIKEN BATENBION Tulegrarn Co
taxation. A reduction of letter postage from 20. to lid cost us about £0,000,000 od revenue. For a reduction from id. to ld. fe would be necessary that there. should be an increase of upwards of 50 per cent in the number of packata posted, and as the Post Office was now handling about as many, letters as before the witr they would easily see what was the prospect of such an inoroase. At the same time, he, rooognised oven the advisability of sometimes incurring a loss on a particular action of Post Office work the result of that loss was to increase the country's revenus in other directions,