NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PEAK RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION.
NOTIOR.
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
URING Mr. LAFRENTZ'S absence
́HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 1928.
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB,
TENNIS TOURNAMENT. « Dom the Colon, Sr. E. &. JOHN
【EMBERS N beqorted to THE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING STONE will be in charge of our Hongkong Membership Badges, when watching tching THE MEETINGS. Brauch
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD. | Matches from the Stand Court, otherwise they 67% are liable to pay the Non-Members' Entrance
Fees.
By Order,
DAY, 12th APRIL, 1923, at 1,43 P.M.
A full attendance of all Mombers and those
interested is particularly requested.
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E. B. C. BORNELL,
FOR SALE
Bon. Secretary.
◄JIBATOE,” No. 39, The Prix. Fo
"TRATOR" Nic apply JAVA
Chuka-Jayan LUN.
FOOTBALL
HONGKONG LEAGUE,
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CLUB GROUND, HAPPY VALLEY.
SATURDAY, 14th APRIL, 1923.
Drvision II Kick Or, 315, p.
+ KINGS v. THE REST.
(Winner)
DIVISION L Kick Orr, 4.45 PM. KINGS. 93LS. "AMBROSE”
(Winners)
(Runners-up).
ADMISSION to Stand-$1.00.
Chair. 50 cents.
Services in Uniform-Chairs, 30 cents.
HOUSING COMMISSION:
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HE Undersigned would be glad to receive TIN WRITING, on or before the 20TH ISTANT, suggestions from members of the General Publio in regard to
materials, (3) The use
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DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP,
ANGKAM KWINGTON WOO' retired from the Firm of Gro. K. HALL BRUTTON & Co., on the 1st instant. The Business of the said Geo. K. HALL BRUTTON will be carried on at the same address under the Style and Name of GEO. K. HALL BRUTTON & CO.
Dated the 4th day of April, 1923.
GEO. K. BALL BRUTTON & CO.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
Undersigned JOHN
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E. J. B. MITCHELJ„
Hon. Secretary,
THE EASTERN EXTENSION, AUSTRA LASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.
HONGKONG STATION,
AROM 9th APRIL, 1993, and until further
FROM THE MACALPINE will be in charge of the above Company's Station at Hongkong.
M. E. F. AIREY,
Superintendent.
D.
€75)
WHUMPHREYS & SON, of Alexandra
Building, Des Voeus Road Central, HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that We have THIS DAY
ADIES and GENTLEMEN, Buffering authorised Mr. JOHN DAVIDHUMPHREYS My kind of Disease, howeve
to sign our Firm Name Per Procuration.
Dated this 4th day of April. 1993.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON.
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NOTICE.
somplicated and long-standing "the cass way. be, are requested to write present condition of the disasse.Fall particulars of teatment, advice, etc., free under cover. "S1" WORLD. Beadon square (R.P.), Culeatis. (India).
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PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned have received instructions
to sell by Public Anotion, WEDNESDAY, the 11th APRIL, 1923,
Commencing at 3 Pa
N°
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the reconstruction agree ment made between ARNHOLD BROS & CO.T
the LTD, and HARRY MONTAGUE MANN, Liquidator thereof and others and this Com pany, this Company has as from the 1stAPRIL 1993, acquired the undertaking of ARNHOLD BROS. & CO., LTD., and wil henceforth carry on the bariness heretofore carried on by that Company.
ARNHOLD & CO., LTD. Hongkong 1st April, 1923.
NOTICE.
A. S. WATSON * CO., LTD.
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1-1) The standardization (with the object
NE Certificate for 3 Sharma No. of reducing the cost of buildings) of patient and Une Certificate
(a) designs for houses. (b) fixtures and fittings for houses. for 3 Shares Noa, 12596/12598 in this Company, (2) The reduction of the cost of building standing in the Name of LI HIM U and LI U OHEONG respectively have been LOST, of cheaper or more suitable and if at the Expiration af One Month from the Date hereof the above documents be not forth- kinds of building materiais.
coming other Certificates for the said shares ll be issued by the Company and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.
A. 8. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 5th April, 19131
(4) The greater employment of labour.
saving machines or devices. (5) Improved methods for the trans. portation of building materials. (6) Procuring an increased supply of
skilled labourers.
(Holacing the number of middlemen. (8) Other methods for reducing the cost
of house court action. Measures which should be taken by the Government for promoting any of the
objects.
above
-Measures s'which should be taken by the
Government
(1) To increase the quantity of accommodation; and in
boticalar
houses
(5) To facilitate the building of more
for occupation by (1) Persona of moderate meana.
The working cinasen Mossores which should be taken by the Government to increase the quantity of housing accommodation.
H. E. POLLOCK, Chairman, Housing Commission.
Primes's Buildings,
5th April, 1933.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
・The Steamship -* VENEZIA.”
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· FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, BRINDISI, MASSAUA, PORT BAID, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG, BINGAPORE AND MANIDA
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
ad that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kow. Iwow, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless
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HONGKONG TRAMWAY. CO.,LTD (INCORPORATED IN THE UKIYAD KIanoi), - TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the N
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO. LTD., will be held at the Offices of Means, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., FEDDER STREET, Hosakero, on WEDNES DAY, the 11th day of APRIL, 1993, at 12 O'CLOCK NOON, to transact the Ordinary Business of the Company,
By Order of the Board,
W. E. ROBERTS,
Hongkong, 6th February, 1923.
Beorotary
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.
NOT FOURTH ORDINARY OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, Sr. GEORGE'S BUILDING, on SATURDAY, 21st APRIL, 1923, at 11.30 for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 28th February, 1923, and electing Directors and Anilitor.
The TRANSFER POOKS of the Company, will be (LUSED from the 14th to the 1st April, 1923, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 4th April, 1993.
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antice to the contrary be given before 10th inst. BOM bout APRIL ROOM Moderate
He claims will be admitted after the Goods
left the Godowns, and all Goods Rental.
have left
remaining undelivered after the 16th inst, will
be subject, to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before sha 26th inst., or they will not be recognised. "All broken, shafed, and damaged Goods are to he left in the Godowns, where they will be I on the 16th inst., at 10 am., by our Kaidand om Burveyors, Messrs., GODDARD & DOUGLAS. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL .CO., LTD., & Agents, Hongkong, th April, 1923
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THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD, COPENHAGEN,
HR M/S
"CHILE"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are horoby informed that all Goods are being landed and stared as their risk into the hamardous and/or sztra hazardous Godowna of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and
Ltd. whence delivery
may ba
GANDA
6073
TO LET.
1st, Two OFFICES
Apply Box No 611,
ofo Daily Press Office."
TO LET
0
0
FFICES in UNION BUILDING-Four
Rooma on Fifth Floor,
Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
TO LET.
₤169
NE EUROPEAN FLATinTM“LER BUILD- IG Wanchai Gap Rosé. Apply to No 3, Kennedy Road
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Cars.
TO LET.
EVEN-ROOMED DETACHED HOUSE with Tennis Lawn and Garage for Two
Apply to PEROY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,
TO LET.
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at their Eales Room, Daddell Street.:
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ONE SET OF MINT MACHINERY.
THIS AUCTION IS POSTPONED at date which will be notified later.
LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers.
I
By Order of the Executrix PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS OF SALE
of
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY. 74, CAINE ROAD, HONGKONG
To be Bold by PUBLIC AUCTION,
BE
TUESDAY, the 17TH DAI of APRIL, 1913
at 3 o'clock, PA
by
Messrs. LAMMERŢ BROS, Avationser at their Auction Room, "DEDDELL STREET, HONGKONG.
The Property Consists of
All that Piece of Parcel of Ground registered in the Land Office as Kaland lot No. 2300. together with the metanages and premises thereon known as No. 74, Caine Bond
The dwelling House is most commodious and would be suitable for large family house
or hotel
INTIMATION
You will arise refreshed,
full of vigour and energy. if you make it a habit of taking
WATSON'S
EFFERVESCENT
LIVER SALT.
It acts gently on the liver, kidneys and bowels, and eliminates from the system all impurities. It relieves the congested condition sedentary arising from occupations,
overwork,
errors of diet, atc, etc.
Price $1.40 per bottle.
A.
SOLE AGENTS
S. WATSON &
CO., LTD.
Hongkong Dispensary.
ESTABLISHED 1841,
BIRTH.
"Cafe
Four shops adjoining the people in Washington and 950,000 in San Francisco simultaneously at the funeral Wiseman" site, Nos. 16, 16. 10, and of the Unknown Warrior of the United 16c, Des Vœux Road Central, were sold In England a wonderful sound last weak for #443,155 by Messrs. Honing | Stater.
distributor was being used at the Ideal and Lam Fuk-chi. The ground floors of Home Exhibition at Olympia last month these premises aro at present occupied by which took the music of the band to every the Swalow Drawn Thread Company, the part of the Exhibition area. The plant, Blus Bird Cafe, the Alexandra Cafs and which coat about £8,000, has a radius of a large godown at the rear rented sound in the open air of four and a half by Mears. Jardine. Matheson & Co miler. We read that it has been together with many officer on the upped calculated that in the circle drawn with floors. The property was purchased some a Chinese lady from the such a radius the whole population of years ago by London could be placed. In other words, Land Investment Co. Re-construction is one man speaking with his natural voice said to be intended by the new purchasers," could make himself heard by many
The death has occurred in Japan of M.
millions."
As it was, visitors in any part of the grounds at Olympin heard Auguste Louis Bouffer, secretary of the the full-toned band playing apparently Nippon Race, Club. The deceased was from the air"above them. Such "entor barn in Tokyo in August, 1873, him prizo as this we are not likely to see father having come to Japan with the in Hongkong, but if the cost rules out French Military Mission to become the the possibility of such telephone trans trainer of military bands. Engaged with mission here, wo may surely expect soms various firms, Mr. Bouffer left Japan when day to rango ourselves with Shanghai in war broke out to join the French forces, the matter of wireless broadcasting, and was at Verdun. On his return tą-- Concerts have been periodically broad-Japan on the signing, of the Armistice, be castol in Shanghai for some time past, secured employment with the Banque and also in Manila. But, really, we see Industrielle, and when the Bank closed he little prospect of "broadcasting" becom joined Messrs Rosenthal About three ing a paying proposition in Hongkong or months ago be was appointed Secretary of of affording "listeners in any constant the Nippon Race Club. enjoyment unless we could count upon) listening, say, to the daily performances
"London," says one of the Metro- of the famous Constabulary Band at
politan newspapers, is, in the grip of n Manila and such musical treats as may be provided anywhere between Tokyo and now game which has already taken s the Straite Settlements. Possibly the great hold in the United States na Chinese may be the Best to take up the largely to supplant the playing of bridge. 'Mahjongg,' 'as it is called, is of Chiness invention for the pleasure of listening to origin, and has been the rage in China for 2,000 years. It remain the most, popular
duction into this country has been brought about by visitors to the East, come unawares on a party of Mahjongg' enthusiasts is at first disconcerting. sound is audible" except the occasional muttering of 'Pung,' 'Gong,' or 'Chow," ay the players claim their scores. After a gaine arguments as to what a player should have done are varied from the It is announced by Mosers. Lammort monotony of If only you'd played the Broa. that the auction of mint machinery previously advertised for to-morrow has been postponed.
to famous singers or actors in Canton. We fear, however, that if the absence
of broadcasting in Hongkong is to be game both there and in Japan. Its intro- taken as indicating a lack of enterprise, Hongkong will remain under that stigma for some time yet to come.
The accounts of this year's Carnival at Manila show a surplus of Pesor 91,963.
Mr. Somerset Maugham, 'the well-known playwright, who has been staying in Peking for some time, recently left for Japan travelling through Korea on hiy way to England vió America,
To
No.
six of spades, etc., by heated references to the three of Tiao, the eight of Tung, and why East Wind "should have played his 'Red Dragon. And here, the inară 7 who knows the game has his little laugh !
..
THE HOUSING COMMISSION. SUGGESTIONS INVITED.
Capt. H. G. Myhre, who has retired from the position of Harbourmaster at
Attention is drawn to an advertisemen? Cruz-At Shanghai, on April 2nd, to Shanghai was entertained at the Shang-
Mr. and Mrs. M. 3. CRUZ, a daugh-hai Club last week to a complimentary inserted today by the Hon. Mr. H. E tor.
dinner by his many friends, both business Pollock, KC, as Chairman of the House and otherwise, including shipping coming Commission, inviting suggestions.
from members of the public in regard to There are 16 Large Airy Rooms, Spacious Hongkong Orsion: 104, Das Vœux Ro., C. | panics and other influential bodie Garden and Lawn with Garage attached, also | Loznow Övrion: 131, Fræer Steuer, E.C.
a variety of subjects which the Commis- Extensive Roof Garden.
sien will be taking into consideration.
The House facca tho Harbour and is situate in very valuable quarter of Hongkong commanding splendid view.
modern convenience. Hot and Cold Bystem and Electric Light and Gas There a
au Extensive Basement and Excellent Servants Quarters baring separato entrance,
Extensive Verandahs on Three Floors and amongst other conveniences there are Two Bathrooms, Two Kitchens, Storeroom and Linen Rooma
Excellent and Attractive Investment, The Premises are held under a Crown Lease for the term of 909 years from the 1st day of September, 1857...
The Vendor would be prepared to leave all the purchase money on Mortgage at current rate of interest on the day of Auction
For further particulars apply to
Mesura- LAMMERT BROTHERS, -
The Auctioneers,
Daddell Street,
or
Messia D'ALMADA ♣ MASÓN, Solicitors for the Vendor..
33, Queen's Road, Central Dated the 4th day of April, 1913.
D'ALMADA & MASON, 680)
Solicitors for the Vendor.
of
PARTICULARS VALUABLE; LEASEHOLIX PROPERTY
Sitasta
No. 18, WING HING STREET. VICTORIA, HONGKONG,"
To be Sold by Order of the Mortgaged PUBLIC AUCTION,
IN ONE LOT On MONDAY, #The 14th Day of Max, 1933, at 8 o'crooK P.M. By
Messer, LAMMERT BROTHERS
At THEIR OFFICE, DUDDELL STREET,
The Daily Press.
Homozono, APRIL 101, 1929.
HONGKONG'S" LÁCK OF
ENTERPRISE”.
Mr. W., W. Lockwood, of the Shanghai YMCA has been appointed acting
Letters embodying the same questions senior secretary of the International
are also being sent, in accordance with a.. Committee for China. While serving in decision, arrived at by the Members of the this capacity Mr. Lockwood will contine Commission, to Architects in private his relationship to the Shanghai Chinese
practice; Building Contractors; The Association as associate general secretary Secretary of the Chinese General Chamber: "
THE APLICHAU “BLAZE: CAUSED BY CANDLE UPSETTING.
AGAINST MOSQUITO NET.
The Rev. Mr. G. E. S. Upsdell, one of of Commerce; The Secretary of the Kow- the masters at Queen's College, on Satur- loon Residents' Association; and to the- THE are few places in the world that day night, was walking along the road President of the Club Lusitano. proclaim to the visitor more distinctly near No. 5 Queen's College Gardens whên than docs Hongkong the enterprise. of its he saw the body of a Chinese woman, citizens. When, therefore, & transient hanging from the railings of that house. visitor is overheard to declare that there she appeared to be about thirty-five years must be a singular lack of enterprise of age. Her identity is unknown. The in Hongkong, the words naturally body was conveyed to the Mortuary.
The origin of the blaze which destroyed. střika the resident with astonishment. The Portuguese newspaper 0 Liberal, of half the village of Aplichau,—an island But BS the observation related to Macao, states that Mr. Lee Hy San, the just off Aberdeen, has now been definitely the absence of broadcasting" and Opium Farmer, taking up D
idei ascertained. It was at firit believed that.
the fire started through mineral oil listening in," and as the visitor possibly suggested by HE the Governor, has just lamp being overturned on the first floor was interested in the manufacture of made two more important donations:-of a house in the main street, This I The blaze wast wireless instrumente, he could certainly plend that his words were true in sub-Committee of the Chinese School of St. against a mosquito net. The gauze nett
one of $5,000, which he has tent to the not actually the case.
started by a candle being overturned stance and in fact so far as his special.
Lazarus, for the improvement of that ing became a sheet of fame, and in a very No doubt, it interest in concerned.
short time the roore was untenable. The dis strike the visitor from New York school; the other, also of $5,000, which he exact number of houses destroyed was
has delivered to the Right Rev. Bishop thirty-two, and the damage is or San Francisco as strange that in. of Macao, for distribution among the estimated at $150,000. pluco which in many ways shows indis charitable instutations, under the charge putable evidence of enterprise, it is so of this dicesse. Mr. Lee Hy Son has re completely behind the times in the matter of broadcasting" and "listen ing-in" which has become so popular "a
cently made a subscription of $3,000 to the New Diocesan Boys' School of Hongkong.
OBITUARY.
“CAPT. R. Y. ANDERSON.
33
Dow
feature of life in America and, now, in The death has occurred at Peking of
The many friends of the late Captain Great Britain abo. The daily "broad-Madame Petithuguenin, the esteemed wife B. Y. Anderson will no doubt be casting programmes" have become quite of the Manager of the Busso-Asiatic Bank interested to bear that particulare have BE Property consists of First ALL
regarding the death of this well-known THAT piece or parcel of ground situste feature in the papers of London, in Peking. Madame Petithuguenin, who now been received by mail from Home a great favourite with her com-and respected Captain who only recently at. Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and Manchester, Birmingham and other large was registered in the Land Office as BECTION Lowns in England. In London the patriots and a well-known figure in left the Service of the Indo-China 6.N.
with 2166 together A of INLAND LOT No.
special use to which the invention is pat Peking Society, had the ill-fortune to be Co., Ltd., on retirement after earring withi the message!
or buildings now known or Nota Wing Hing Strettono la providing listeners in with attacked twice by influenza in the course that Company for 3 yeared away verz
13, Co, Ltdy
Secondly ALL THAT strip of land Luthersar concerts in their own homes at given of the winter an affiction which greatly suddenly at his residence in Horne Bay of the said Section A of Inland Les No. 2188 oblar ekime will be admitted after the
being a scavenging lane. All of hich pre times, of the day. Last month the whole lowered her vitality. An attack of scarlet after a brief heart attack at 3 am on the 21st February last, having previously Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods WO OFFICE ROOMS, Top Floor, 6mises are held for the residue of the term of of the performance of the opera "Polly' fever following soon afterwards, was 48 enjoyed good health: The funeral took remaining will be subject to rent.
Turen Boad Central undelivered after the 16th of
78 years from the 15th day of May
at the Kingsway Theatre was being gravated by ear-trouble of a sorious place on Saturday, the 24th February and created by the Crown Lease thereof f chatod
and
with the raleable machinery now situate in broadcasted nightly by the London Broad-nature. After an anxious commultation was attended. In addition to his relatives. by brother Masters at Home, and repro- Where they sire to be left in the Godowed Goods
or upon the said promises and at No. 1 casting Station. In other towne "nawa'' between specialists, it was declared that sentatives of the Ludo-China 8.N. Co., will be examined in the presence of
Gordon Street. Designers by Messrs. Goddard & Dongias
Particulars and Conditions of sale may be is a feature of the programmes. Another the risk must be taken, and an immediate Ltd., who placed wreaths on the grave od on the 16th April, 1923, at 10 am.
behalf of the Directors, General Managers obtained from
wandorful invention which is just coming operation performed to avoid the por and Floating staff of the Indo-Chins S.N M. HASTINGS & HASTINGS
into use in England is the "telephone sibility of the abcces which had formed Co., Ltd. distributor," - an instrument similar to reaching the brain. The operation was
No
broke
All Claime must rouch us before the 19th of April, or they will not be recognized. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by A JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD,
Agents.
Apply GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD
2007
TO LET,
NFURNISHED, No. 144, THE PEAK rear the Road Tram Station—8 Rooms for 9 Months, #25) Per Month,
For particulars apply to...
9th February, 1923.
„DENISON "RAM & GIBBS.
Belicitors,
8. Des Toux Bond Central.
1806177. LAMBERT BROTHERS
Länctioneert
Captain R. Y. Anderson leaves a widow, that which was used in the United States techically successful but a few hours later and a children for whom much sympathy is felt by a large number of friends on the when President HARDING addressed 150,000 Isho expired.
Chion Const