NEW ADVERTISEMENTS-
Q.
K.
TIENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY.of LABOUR and LIGHTERAGE for ADMIRALTY COALING for a period of 19 months certain from the 1st April, 1923..
Forms of Tendering can be obtained en to the NAVAL STORE OFFICE, B.M. application to NATAL
YARD Hongkong, and Tenders should to lodged in the Naval Store Officers Otice not later than Noon on 13ru MARCH, 1923.
A deposit of One hundred dollars will be required frost persons tendering, and will bus returned in the event of non-acceptance of the Temler.
H.M. NAVAL YARD, Hoogkong.
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HONGKONG LAWN TENNIS ·
ASSOCIATION.
ANTRIES invited for the LAWN
FENNIS LEAGUE, A and E D-VISIONS. Teams Entering must have Three Grass Courts together.
Entries Come MONDAY, MARCH 19th and to be seat together with Entrance Fee of 810 per Club to the Hon. Secretary,
JOHN FLETCHER.
Quien's College...
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CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO.
"NOTICE.
FORTY-FIFTH
ORDINARY THENNAL MEETING of the SHARE- HOLDERS of the sbore Company will be held at the Offiess of the General Agents, PEDDER STEKET, on TUESDAY, the 37th MARCH, st 11.30 ... for the purpose of receiving the Report sad Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1929.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 13b to 27th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LD., ' General Agents. "Hongkong, 8th 3iarch, 1923.
TO LET
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INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDA MARCH 9TH, 1918.
NOTICE Engineering Do TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
partment has been acquired by The JARDINE ExGINEZRING 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, (489
NOTICE
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that We
of Менга Department Engineering JARDINE, METHESON & 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, 3rd February, 1923.
No have, acquired the Business of the
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
DEVELOPER, LTD.
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ILL Clients please send Copy for 1923/24 ANNUAL Back Fage of Annual is and Open for a coeptance
435
Des Voeux Road...
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NT HOME ANNUAL OR
DINARY GENERAL MEETING" of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the HONGKONG HUTZI, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 12th MARCH. 1923, at 11.00 A... for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st October, 1999.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from Tuesday, the 6th day of March, to Tuesday, the 13th day of March. 1923, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
JOHN 1 HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers, Hongkong, 28th February, 1993.
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HOUSE TO LET. Furnished at the leak. HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO. LTD.
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Box No. 997..
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c/o Daily Press (co.,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
AND
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
"DEUCALION"
are hereby notified that the Carge will be dis aharged into Hoit's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk and abject to terms and conditions of storage at Holts hart. The Oarge will be ready for delivery
(INCORPORATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM).
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
COLONIAL (Hongkong) REGISTER
to
of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 15th MARCH. 1999, WEDNESDAY, 11th APRIL, 1993, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
W. E. ROBERTS,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 5th March, 1923. y.
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THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE FIFTY-FOURTH
from Godown on and after 8th March.
be landed, unless notice Undersigned will Optional cargo has been given prior to steamer's arrival
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 AM. and Noor within the fros storage period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goode' remaining undelivered after the 14th March, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 18th March, or they will not be recognised...
No Fite Insurance will be affected,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,.
-Agenta..
Hongkong, 8th March, 1893,
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THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.,
COPENHAGEN.
NHB M/S.
THE
"INDIEN"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hareby informed that all Goods are being landed and stored at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Ltd., whence delivery may Be obtained.
Clime will be admitted after tha Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods undelivered after the 18th of
March: 1923, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined in the presence of Consignees by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas on the 15th March, 1923, at 10a.m.
All Claims must reach us before the 18th of "March, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Hills of Lading will be countersigned by #JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.
Agents. 6201
NEWS FROM THE OLD COUNTRY. SEND 13. and we will mail you regularly
every week for 52 weeks a copy of any British Weekly Newspaper, ruch as: Lloyd's, People, Tit Bits, Pearson's, etc, etc., etc. Hundreds of papers on our Big List mailed free. A different paper sent weekly, or the ente publication for 52 weeks. 18-pays for a year's Hobecription, including postage. Most unique and up-to-date service, greatly appreciated by
members throughout the Empire.
Bend 13-to-day to PERIODICAL: POSTING CO PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND.
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HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS
GONTAINING ALL THE WEEKS
LOCAL NEWS.
The Paper to send Rome.
on
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INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
AVING been appointed Agrat
Hongkong for t the AUTOCAR FIRE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO...
I am prepared to accept all kinds of Insur saces at current ratek" t
GE HUYGEN. No 13 Queen's Ros! Central, AstorHonse Bdikling,
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Hongkong, Sth March, 1923,
NOTICE"
DATING from the 5th of MARCH, 1923. the Style of our Firms has beca Changed into A. P. VILLA & BROS. OF CANTON INC., with Mr. G. G. HOFFELE By Manager and Attorney.
VILLA BROS. OF CANTON, LTD.
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THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO. LTD.
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA. TION CO., LTD.
R. LESLIE SOLBE GREENHILL MPSIS DAY Len uistel Acting Becretary to the abova Companies vice Mr MOWBRAY STAFFORD NORTHCOTE Mr. GREENHILL's return resigned. Fending to the Colony Mr. HERBERT AUSTIN RODGERS will not as Secretary,
By Order of the Board of Directors D. G. M. BERNARD.
Chairman. Hongkong, 7th March, 1023.,
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of
INATION
...
WATON'S
Perfe
WHISKY
Gives
Satisfaction
becae it is a Skilful
Ble of the Best
Hidand Scotch
VISKIES,
the lotting by Public Auction Sale, to be of Gre Age, matured
the 19th day of hald on MONDAY. March, 1923, at 3, at the Offices of the Public Works Department of one Lot of by Order of Au EXCELLENT THE GOVERNOR OROWN LAND at Causeway Bay in the Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 yours, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Ri MAJESTY THE Kro, for ono farther term of 76 years.
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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
ATHÌ 2552, Causeway
No. of Bale,
Regitry No,
Locality
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHALE- HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the 27th TUESDAY, the MARCH. 1993, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a Statement of Accounts for the
ended year
the 31st December, 1925. The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 27th March, 1923, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., | held.- Qu
General Managers. HONGKONG FIRE INSTRANCE CO., LTD. Hongkong, 8th March, 1923.
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R. A. ATHLETIC MEETING"
22ND AND 23RD MARCH, 1023.
U.S.B.C. GROUND, KOWLOON.
A MILE RACE to the Services and T the above Meeting there will be a
all British Residents in the Colony.
The Race is timed for 3.20".., on the 23rd instant.
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OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE HERE will be a UNIVERSITY DINNER an. BOAT RACE DAY, Saturday, Manon 24th.
Particulars will he went to those who were present at the Dinner last year.
Will all other Members of the above Universities who wish to attend, please send their Names to
J. E. WARNER, Hon. Secretary, OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SOCIETY,
St. Stephen's College, Bonham Road,
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HONGKONG DOG; CAT, POULTRY
AND FIGEON SHOW.
B The Hongkong Defence Corps, a
Ykind permission of the Officer Command-
Show wil be held at
THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE CORPS
**** SATURDAY, 10th MÄRGII, 1923,
from 3 to 6 P.M.
Besider the usual classes for Dogs, there will' be classes for Puppies from 6 to 12 months old, for a litter of Puppica ander 3 months old on the date of the Show, and for cross-bred Doge Entry Forms may be had from the Undersigned.
No Entry will be accepted unless accompani. ed by the Entrance Fee. Dog 82,- Chi $1 Poultry and Figeons, 50 cents per pen.
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ENTRIES CLOSE ON 7th Inst
K. L. BROST,
Hon. Secretary-
TELEGRAPH CO
CjO THE EASTERN EXTENSION
AFE Bare and Gastated Cup
Leprosy, Leacoduma, Patches, Marke, Eruptions, Pimples, Enems, etc, in Four Weeks. Patients willing to be treated by Post are requested to write, Rs. 7 to 9 (83.60) Por Wesk. Fall particulars Froe under cores. ***Say "WORK, Beadon Sugars (H.P.), Calcutta (India).
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Bondary surements.
| Feat. Dest¦ Tect, |, test.
G.
Au par nada plan.
About
187,424 924 41705
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PARTICULARS
R.
1
-ANL CONDITIONS of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be MONDAY, the 12th day of March, 1823, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Hia
SCT TUZ GOVERNOR of one Lot of
LAND at Le Long Hung Valley in the Ualary of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rant to bo Bred by the Surveyor of His MAJESTY THE Ko, for one further term of 75 years.
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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
1. Roof Bala
Registry Na.
La Lung Hang
Locality.
Boundary euramenta,.
x.
1.
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Irak fost foot. lost
Contrute
about
La per tale plan. (10,725) D6
PARTICULARE of
Annual Rental
Upset price.
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inherrywood
Casks.
of diplomatic experts-including Dr. Mr. M. J. Quit, the newly appointed WELLINGTON KOO, Dr. W. W. Ys and Netherland Consul General for Hong others--have bad the subject under con- kong," South China and Macao, assumed sideration: The difficulty and delicacy charge of offee on the 6th inst, Mr. of the question is fully appreciated. Consul C. S. Lechner is soon to leave for There is not the least likelihood of Japan Kobe, having been promoted Netherland Mirrendering "the territory on March Consul for the Japanese Empire.
The growth of shipping at the port of Dairen during the past fourteen-years
the port...
26th, when the term of the Russian lease expires, and if the Chinese Government nakes any approach to Japan for the rendition of the territory a fat refusal is shown by the following statistics: In 1908 1,525 vemels totalling 1,930,000 tons to entertain the request is only to be
antered the porte in 1913 the number was expected. That was clearly indicated in the discussions at Washington on the 100 vessels totaling 3,800,000 tons; in subjeer of the return of leased territories 1999, 3,038 versele of 6,864.000 tons entered to Chinn, China herself, indeed, would be quite unprepared to enter into "thu undertakings necessary in the case of an immediate rendition of the territories and the vast Japanese interests they contain. It would seem, however, that the Government is nevertheless resolved not to let the 28th of March pass, by without preferring her flaim upon Japan. If the forecast of Government action published in the Peking Press may be
to the court
Mr. Edward S. Little, F.R.G.S., the Australian Trade Commissioner in China, is paying a visit to Hongkong and South China to investigate facts bearing upon Australian trade between Australia and China. Inquiries may be addressed to him e/o the Secretary, Hongkong Generał Chamber of Commerce.
The Chinese Government is stated to
accepted as a guide, the procedure to be have received trustworthy information adopted will be that the Government will that there is movement in Chinese approach Japan for the rendition of the Turkestan aiming at the establishment of territories when the lease made with Mohammedan Republic with Turkey ag Russia expires-on the 26th inst. There the protecting Power. The Premier is is no expectation, of course, that Japan stated to have asked the Caliph in Dihua will favourably consider the request, but to act as a pacificator. upon the receipt of her 'reply the Parlia
Two young Chinese, one an garth coolic iment will be naked to formally annul the and the other a milson, were attacked treaties of 1915 as having been signed by near Centre Street by a gang of ten men the Chineas Government under duress on Wednesday. They suffered badly. at and without the approval of Parliament the hands of the gang and had to be re- filtintatay it is hoped to present the moved to the Cornment Civil Hospital, of international where both were found to be suffering arbitration treated by the League from stala wounds on the head and back. Nations. Meanwhile, some effort is being The reason for the attack is unknown. mad by the Government "to secure the
A concession for the establishment of support and co-operation of the War Lurd of Manchuria, CHANG TSO LAS an extensive motor bus service in Shang- While China is making such a mess of hal has been granted to Mr. Frederickar governing the territory of Kinochow by the Municipal Council. It is required which was rettioned to her a few that 30 buses shall be in actual operation months ago," she will command very within six months of the commencement little kympathy for her efforts to regain of the Nanking and Szechuen Road other leased territory until she shows her services, and that service on all routes"
should be in oporation within a further 12 months. The Connell has agred that the maximum fares to be charged should be 10 cents por mile for first class and
cents per mile for second class.
SATSON & competence to efficiently govern it,
C LTD.
Wine &irit Merchants.
Eapp 81 YEARS.
HunazonG
:, Dan Vaur RD., C. LONDON OF 13, FUT STEKST, E.C.
The Daily Press.
Hong, March Prs, 1923-
CHINA CLAIM TO PORT
ARR AND DAIREN,
As the of the Russian usufruct
Lately
Men, Asuko Hings, widow of the late Premier of Japan, died on the 2nd inst., of pneumonia following infúriza at thei age of 63.
1
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:
Mr. D. G. Tours, Q, M.G., whọ prior to
going on Home leave was Consul at Amoy, has, upon his return been appoint ed tớ Tsinanfu as Consul-General.
Yesterday morning's lecture at the Helena May Institute had, to be post poned owing to the indiaposition of the
lecturer, the Rev. Kirk Miconachie.
2
It is reported from Cunton that the provincial administration of Kwangtung. is in receipt of a telegrain from the Anglo-French China Corporation at London, enquiring whether it is prepared
to execute the contracts for three loans | aggregating £6,000,000 which
were con. cluded by the Civil Governor, and the Financial Administration of Kwangtung on the one part and the Corporation on the other during the Chem Chiang Ming regime. The provincial administration it is understood, considers iwolf bound by The total output of the Kailan Mining the contracts, which were concluded in Administration's inines for the week ending February 24th amounted to 7,079 cous, and the sales during the period to
79,521 taps,
wwwww.
The starting gate is to be introduced of Portthur and Dairen expires at Kiangwan for certain races in May. this in
much considération has A gift of a starting gate has been made given in Chine official to the International Recreation Club by circles an effort to recure the Mr. H. E. Morris. return this territory to China. Japan. succeeded Russia in the This afternoon at 6.15 o'clock there occupatofthe territory. long ago will be a Children's Hour at the Helena anticip these aspirations on the part May Institute, when Mrs. Logan will tell the children of of Chand negotiated a treaty in "Fairy Stories" to 5,3631915-mous "Twenty-One Demands" members and their Friends.-Anvt.
Treatych declared that since the
One of Messrs. Lane, Crawford & Co.'s Chinegvernment has, always acknow
motor-cars ran into a Chinese on the lodged special position enjoyed by Japan South Manchuria," the two Praya East, on Wednesday. The man's contre parties mutually agreed that left foot was injured and he had to be the tf the lease of Port Arthur and removed to the Government Civil Hos
pital for treatment. "PROPERTYDainid by the Japanese Dairen); and ferm of the lease of the South
Mr. SA. Lane, Chairman, Chief Man railway and, the Antung Engineer and General Manager of the Mukailway shall be extended for the Singapore and Penang Harbour Boards, per 99 years. This was but one relinquished the duties of his appoint itent Treaty which was signed only ment at the end of last month, on his afte uitimatum had been presented retirement from the Government Service
to China. Since the conclusion
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
Bitrate No. 13, WING HING STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
To be Bold. by Order of the Mortgagee
THE
By
PUBLIC AUCTION,
IN ONE LOT-
On 1 MONDAY,
18TH DAY of MAH, 1923, at 3 'Look F..
· By
Masara. LAMMERT BROTHERS
„ÁZ Taxis Övrix, Duduell Binim,“
THE
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the name of the previous administration and approved by the Provincial Assembly. and in the nature of public loans.
It is estimated that there were about 250 people present in the Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, last week, for the mass meeting which was convened, auder the auspices of the Clerical Union, for the purpose of appealing to Govern- ment for the reintroduction of the Rent ́ Restriction Ordinance, even in a modified' form, or, at any rate, for the control of in the city, reports the Straits. Times. One of the speakers said the ront question at Hongkong was not in any way more serious than it was in Sings. pore, and he quoted the intention ta extend the Rent Restriction Ordinance in Hongkong for another 15 months, se support for the appeal for the Govern
rent of Singapore to do likewise.
COMPANY REPORT.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.
The accounts of the China Sugar Refifi- ing Co., Ltd, for the year ended 3188 December, 1929, have been closed and show a profit of $172,762.40
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The General Agents, and Consulting Committee recommend transferring the aum of $30,000 from Equalization of Dividend Fund to Profit and Losa" Account and paying a dividend of $10 per
of Freat War there has been, an is Major A. G. W. Grierson, R.M.L.I., of welowa, an agitation in Chinese the British Naval Office at Shanghai share absorbing $200,000, the balance of
po circles for the abrogation of this passed through the Colony on the Morca 82,782.40 being carried forward to the
Both Houses of Parliament for England. He is succeeded at Shang-new account. Property consists of First ALL T at Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong and
THAT piecs or parcel of ground situatehpproved resolution calling for hai by Major McAusland who was registered in the Land Office as SEOTION rogation of the Treaty, but the formerly in Singapore. Another well- A of INLAND LOT No. 2160 together with does not seem to have been carried known, officer to travel by the same boat the nessunges erections or buildings thereon. Japan has not been formally is Surgeon-Commander Crosbie who has now known as No. 13, Wing Hing Street and Secondly ALL THAT
recently been stationed at Weihaiwei.
THE JAPANESE TENOR
LAST NIGHT'S RECITAL ·AT THE.
THEATRE ROYAL
of the said Section 4 trip of land at the rearched by the Chinese Government,
A of Inland Lot No. 2166 being a scavenging lane All-of
us reasons have been given to the which
The North China Star (Tientein) states *pre-
A delightful song recital was given mises are held for the residue of the term of ans for the Government's inaction that a registered letter from the Orloffit the Theatro Royal last night by 75 years from the 15th day of May, 1918, ly the excuss that the Cabiner has County in Russia, addressed to a resident Mr. Seijiro Tatsumi an accomplished created by the Crown Lense thereof together with the valuable machinery now situate in in a state of impermanence, and of Tientein, has been received bearing Japanese tenor Mr. Seijiro has an admirable platform, presence, a voice of or upon the said premises and at No. 1 could not well be commenced until stamps to the valus of 0,000,000 roubles. good quality, especially on the upper. Gordon: Street. obtained from
Particulars and Conditions of sale may be fament had approved by vote the The stamps were of a former, denomina register, and his English songs are given intment of the Minister of Foreigntion of 250 outles, surcharged 100,000 with cultured expression. A varied pros Houses. HASTINGS & HASTINGS, irs and so assured his continuance in roubles, and three sheets of them attached including a cycle of Japanese love songs gramme of classical reơngs-and-selections Solicitors, 8, Die Vanz Road Central,1---
6. But that scans to have been mere to the letter contained 09 stamps. The greatly pleased the large assembly. · Mr. Mesars. LAMMEET BROTHERS be readiest excus at hand to offer. It stamps weigh twice na much as the Milton Seymour was a sympathetic and able accompanist. Mr. Seijiro received an Fears, se a matter of fact, that a body latter,
ovation at the conclusion of the concert
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JAuctionowa,