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with
THE HONGKONG DAILY » PERSS, SATURDAI, AUGUST 6TH, 1998,
3 of
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BECAUSE of the DEATH of the PAR Naconianco FANGE BANKS will be PRESS BATO been removed to 11,
OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the American Consulate-General WILL BE CLOSED, except for the transaction of the Most Urgent Business, until TUESDAY, the 7TH AUGUST.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE OFFICES be CLOSED for the Trananction of Public Business on MUNDAY, 6TH AUGUST, 1923.
By Order,
Secretaries
LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION Or Hosokung. MARIXE INSULANCE ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG & CASTON.
Hongkong, ard Angust, 1929,
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INDIAN RECREATION CLUB.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
THE Offices of the "HONGKONG DAILY ULOSED for the Transacting of PUBLIC CHATER ROAD (3rd door), to which Address BUSINESS on MONDAY, sh*th instant.all Correspondence should be directed.
Hongkong, 1st Aug, 1933, [1284 Hongkong, 16th July, 1923.
OLD DENSTONIANS.
S it is proposed to hold An O. D. A DINNER shortly. Will any Olda Deastonians in Hongkong or Caotoa kindly communicate with the Undersigned?"
L M. WHYTE,
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c/o DONNELLY & WAYTE.
"GLEŃ" LINE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
INTIMATION
JOHN DEWAR
-.G..
R.
& SONS, LTD.
NOTICE.
DRIVERS of VEHICLES are hereby notified that the following instructions have been given to Police Officers on Trade
Forts-
PERTH, SCOTLAND.
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Four case of enteric fever were notified
American for generations back, while his
athor inherited a Dutch strain from a in the Colony on the 2nd inst., there well known Pennsylvania auly, Mr. | being Chinese casey and one American, HARDING revealed very early in life the Tha typhoon was announced by thei grit which was the foundation of his sac Observatory yesterday morning as being cessful career, While at the Ohio Central.
within 190 miles of Lat, 19, N. "Long-
College," he worked his way through 121 E., moving W.N.W. A cable from the various terms, sometimes us a farm-
hand, sometimes as a barn painter, and the Manila Observatory yesterday after. noon gave the position as "near or over again as teamster for a railway," It was while at this college also that he Balintang Channel, moving WN.W to started on the journalistic career which NW The No. 1 signal was hoisted last
evening, in later yours paved the way to a poli tical career that led ultimately to his election to the Presidency. In his spare tinis at college he found congenial oc-
college paper, and undertook work, when it offered, on more established publica tions. While thus occupied about priut. ing ofces, he learnt the routine of the printer's trade and became, among other things.
an expert linotype operator: When, he had graduated from college 11 with the degree of B.S. he took a billet
The practice of giving the signal to pro By Royal Appointment supation in the duties of editor of a
ceel by waving the arm will, under ciccupstances,
be discontinuei «
The only signal to be given will be the signal
FROM UNITED KINGDOM, PORT SAID, to STOP which will be given turning the back
SUEZ AND STRAITS.
THE Motor Vessel
"GLENSANDA "
having arrived from the above porta, Consignees of cargo by her are hereby informed that all being landed at their risk into the
BE Committee and Members of the
INDIAN RECREATION GLEB will be "ATardons and/or astra hazardous Godowns of HOME to their Fricade TO-DAY from
the Hongkong and Kowloon Whari and Godown to 7.P.X.
Famed, whence, and/or from the D. RUMJAHN,
Hon. Secretary.
wharves, delivery may be obtained.
HONGKONG LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATION.
THE SHIELDS and MEDALS will be THE
sented to the Winning Club in the "A" DIVISION of the TENNIS LEAGUE on SATUR- DAY, AUGUST 4ru, by Mas, GRACE at the INDIAN RECREATION CLUB'S GROUND at BOOKANTOO.
W
thooda 1993 at
Dot e by the 7th August,
AN Object to runt.
4 El.
chafed and damaged packager a é to be lurt in the Godowns, where they will be amined in the presence of consignees by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas, on 4th August, 1923, at 10
Clams against the Steamer preachiding those for cargo short delivered must be presented on the special form provided, and dust als be submitted within 30 days of ariral otherwise they will be if ored by us
will not recognised. No Fire Insurance Buy case whatever.
dan of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,
Agents.
(1125 Hongkong, 31st July, 1923.
A Match will be played-Winners TEFEUA the Rest commencing at 4 p.m.
The Rest Team
Ko Ba Kwoxo
I W. Lo
B. E. WEELINGTON
H. HANCOCK
M
E. R. S. DODA
A. B. HAWORTH.
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The Winners
O. RUMAHN
B. D. ROMJAHN
fA. H. RUMJARN
18. A. KUNJAUN
f S. D. ISMAIL
{S. EL ISMAZI
JOHN C. FLETCHER, Hoi. Secretary
THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.
-NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N INTERIM DIVIDEND of. ONE
DOLLAR
per
Share
for
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, The Steamship "TRIESTE
FROM TRIESTE SPALATO, VENICE, BRINDISI PORT SAID, MAS
SAUA, FORT SUDAN, ADEN,..
COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
ed' that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Row oon, whence and/or from the wharves. delivery
ba obtained. 1 beOptional Cargo will be forwarded anions Six Months ending Suth June, 1928, will be PAYABLE on WEDNESDAY, THAUGUST, notice to the contrary be given before 28th ins
No claims will be admitted after the Goods on which date Dividend Warrants, may be left the Godowns, and all Goods obtained on application at the Company's fice.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company remaining undelivered after the 3rd prox, will will be CLOSED from Thursday, 28th July, to be subject to rent, Wednesday, at Auguas (both daya in All Claims against the Steamer must be clusive), during which period he Transfer of presented to the Undersigned on or before Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,- teoretary.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1993.
(1050
OFFICIAL NOTICE.
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME
TE HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that in
che
19th
prox, or they will not be recognised
од
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be the 3rd prox, at 10 am, by our examined Surveyors, MessTS, GODDARD & DOUGLAS.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
BODWELL & CO, LTD.
Agents, Hongkong, th July, 1923
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VEREENIGDE NEDERLANDSUER
SCHEEPVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ
W consequence of uniformity with the CD NETHERLANDS NAVIGATION CO.)
HOLLAND-00ST AZIE LIJN (HOLLAND-Eier Asia Luxe),
NOTICE #TO CONSIGNEES.
Fox ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG & BREMEN. Steamship
combination of Names of the other vessels owned by a mader the name of CHIT ON STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, of No 203, Wing Lok Strees, Victoris, in the Colony of Hongkong, have applied to the Ecard of Trade
Merchant under Section 47 of the
Shipping Act. 1504, for permission to change the name of Steam launch "UHINA" of Hongkong, Oficial No. 152058, Gross Tonnage 20.30, Register Tonnage 11.34 hitherto owned by as to the unine of "CHIU ON" and to haseTHE her registered in the New Name at the Port of Hongkong as owned by us.
Any objectio s to the proposed Change of Dame must be seat to the Begistrar of Ship- ping or Harbour Master at Hongkong within Baron days from the appearance of This Advertisement.
Dated dougkong this 1st day of Aug., 1923.
LAU SHU TONG
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Manging Directors.
KWOK LAI PAN
CHIV ON STANSHIP CO., LTD.
HONGKONG SMALL INVESTORS' SHARE AND REAL ESTATE CO., SHARE AND LAND BEOLERS.
No. 8, Doa Var Boad, 2nd Floor-
Telephone No. C. 430€
(107
P. & O. S. N. CO.
STEAMER FOR
COLOMBO, AUS STRAITS,
TRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS & LONDON.
Through Bills of Lading famed for Batavia, Persian Gulf, Continental, American-
and South African Ports.
THE Steamship "SOUDAN," Captain R.M.M. Colliver, R.D., A.N.E, arrying His Majesty's Mails will be despatched from this
Port on or about TUESDAY, 71я AUG. 1923, Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Porte,
Silk and Valuables and Tea for Italy, France and London (under arrangement will be traz shipped at Bombay into the Mail Steamer pro direct to Marseilles and London. ceeding
Parcels will be received at this Office until Noon, the day before sailing. The contents and value of all packages are required. For further particulare apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE
4: Agenta.
Hongkong, and Aug., 1993.
(1127
"SAPAROEA (3)" having arrived from the above ports, Consignees
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Cargo by her are notified that Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown ompany, Limited, whance, and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Good not cleared by the 8th Aug., 1923, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 7th Aug. 1023, at 1 x My by Mesars. Goddard & Douglas.
Claims against the Steamer must be pro sented in writing within 10 days after arrival "of steamer, otherwise they will not be
recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, General Agenta. Hongkong, 31st July, 1823. (1126
8.8. PAUL LECAT." SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE
MAHSELL
Steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Upium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their
into the Godowns, of the Hongkong.
to the traffic and holding the left arm extended
to its full extent in a horizontal position in line with the shoulder,
When traffic that has been stopped can proceed with safety, the Police Uffier will drop his left arm and step to one side thus allowing the traffic to proceed".
ED. C. WOLFE, Capt. Superintendent of Police,
[1133 Hongkong, 28th July, 1023.
oat.
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as a reporter on a Marion paper at $7.50 a week, but the paper was Democratic and young HARDING had developed vory pronounced Republican views, and "poli tical differences led to the severance of
A case was mentioned at the Magis tracy yesterday in which a Chineso is alleged to have stolen a fountain pen from the pocket of Mr. A. W. McMillen. The Chinese was caught by an India or stable, it was stated in Court, with the He asked Mr. A. W. pen in his hand.. MeMillon for his name and this was written down in his note book. No address was given and yesterday morning when the case was called Mr. McMillen did not make an appearance. The case was adjourned in order that he might appear."
THE HONGKONG "LAND”.
INVESTMENT. CO:
SCOTCH WHISKY his connection with the paper. Then for ff of the Hongkong. Land Investment
OF GREAT AGE.
AWARDED 60 GOLD AND PRIZE MEDALS.
a time he became a school teacher, but maintained, relations with the newspaper profession, whenever possible. In 1854 the HARDING family having removed to Marion, his father, bought at a sheriff's sale the Marion Star (the sun's previous connection was with the Marion Mirror). The Stor at the time was in very low water, and the father, turned it over to his son, who started in as a practiesl newspaper man by filling, as occasion
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The Baily Press.
Mr. HARDING some years ago turned the business into a co-operative establish- ment in which the employees were en abled to purchase stock on the deferred payment plan, with the result that lat- terly they had come to own nearly as much of the stock as Mr. Handisa himself.
The nature of the application made to the Supreme Court on Thursday on be and Agency Co Ltd., was incorrectly represented by our report yesterday. The application was for an order con- firming the special resolution recently passed by the shareholders to alter the Companies memorandum.
SPORT.
WATER POLO.
LOCAL SEASON OPENS.
The Hongkong Water Polo Lengua Recreation Club when two matches were Season opened last night at the Victoria played off before a fair number of enthusiasts:
The first match was that⠀⠀ between the King's Regiment (B) teams and the V.R.C. (B) team. The teams lined up in the water as follows:--
King's Regiment (B)-Beesley (goal), Jones and Carlin (backs), Potter (balt back), Broadwell, Parry and Knowles (forwards).
V.R.C. (B)—J, M. Soares (goal), `G. C. MacKönnie and V. H. Hast (backe), -E. G. Jordan (half back), L. E. Roza,
S. Haroon and Hooper (forwards),
The Regimental men were the mucli stronger side, both in physique and as regards swimming. They always got the Mr. HARDING's strong political views ball from the "throw in" and except for naturally led in time to his getting into nä occasional break-away by their oppon
ents they wore: continually raiding the the Senate where his "pronounced,
Home Club's goal. Parry, their centre. almost aggressive, Americanism" quickly forward, was very dangerous and he was
well-supported by the rest of the line. gained him distinction. He was an en-
In the first half he scored five goals and thusiastic and invariable supporter of the
Potter secured one. Hant for the V.R.C. Comprehensive programine of war mea-
scored with a very fine shot from about sures asked for by President WILSON, the centre mark. In the second half the as Commander-in-Chief of the Army in Regimental men continued to press, add. the United States, and was in advocates another four goals to their score, the scorers being Jones (3) and Broadwell preparedness" when many of his (1). Scores:
of
most patriotic colleagues were opposing it. But the moment the war was over,
- King's Regiment (B)
Y.R.C. (B)
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Y.R.C. (A) and the 4.G.A. (B) tonms. The other match was between the The players were:
V.R.C (A)-T. J. Knight (goal), R. C. Witchell and Haroon (backs), J. Stewart (half back), D. Lyon, J. Watson and G. Busschaert (forwards).
R.G.A. (3)-Oram (goal), Anself, and, Mancer (backs), Doggrell (half back), Barton, Harris and Woolley (forwards).
Senator HARDING urged the repeal of the restrictive war measuors as carnestly at he had formerly advocated them. An other respect in which he distinguished himself was by his vigorous opposition to government ownership of railways, which ha denounced as a compromise with
This like the first match was a very one sided affair. The V.RC, on this. Socialism. That he should have been the choice of his party in 1920 as its
occasion being the much superior team. candidate for the Presidency was on Busschaert (brother of the well-known eloquent recognition of his abilities, us water pola player) was seen to advan well as of his policies, and the electage and scored no fewer than 12 goals. His tactics appear to be very much like torate of the United States endorged his brother's and he scored on nearly that recognition by electing him to the every occasion that se handled the ball, Ho has a strong push which he set to highest office of the State. Whatever may gent advantage and he deftly turned be the judgment of posterity as to the many passes into goal as the leather was permanent value of the services Mr. HARD-V.R.C. men were much too strong for the thrown towards him, "Altogether the ing has rendered to the State during Gunners. They passed well and their THERE is something inexpressibly sad his all too short tenure of the Presidency, defence seemed to be quite safe in tho about the sudden death of the President there will be no hesitation in acknow. hands of the redoubtable Secretary of of the United States, while on an exten-ledging now that Mr. HARDING acquitted(19), Stewart (9); Watson (1) for the the Club The scorers were: Busschaert V.R.C.; Barton scored for the R.G.A.: Scores
Hosgrove, AcOUNT 478, 1923.
THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT HARDING.
W
sive tour undertaken in the middle of
Boubles his term of office, largely, no doubt, with himself in a manner consonant with the the object of securing some relief from highest traditions of the Presidency, and 26,960,000 Kup. The the heavy and responsible duties of his in no part of the world, any more than 3,500,00
high offes. Mr. HARDING, accompanied in the United States itself, is there 1,750,000
by his wife, anil three Secretaries of likely to be any other feeling than that State--the Secretary of the Interior, the of profound grief and sympathy over the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secre- tragic and premature termination of the tary of Commerce--left Washingtonlife of a stateman so manifestly beloved about the middle of June on a two by his own people and highly esteemed months tour, which was to include and respreted throughout the world. visita to Alaska, British Columbia and Panama. The party had returned from Alneke, and British Columbia, and were
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Developpement du Commerce at de lingas at Seattle when President HABLING readers that to-day is the anniversary of trie en France.
Great Britain's entry into the war Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas,
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was aggravated by 1
strenuous pro Engineer, has been granted leave of grumme of receptions, and specchmaking absence on private affairs from August and by the time the party reached San 9th to November 4th, for the purpose of Francisco the illness, with the develop proceeding to Japan and Canada ment of broncho-pneumonia trouble, had becoine very grave indeed.
Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at hence delivery may be obtained
immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees To-day, requesting it to be landed
before
bere.
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of Ban Francisco.
BLANCHES IN ASIA:
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed Changokun Hankow Manchouli Tientsin
Harbin Newchwang Urumtcha after the 7th instant, at Noon, will be Chofoo
Dairen. Hongkong
Peking Yokohams subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or Hailar Kasbgar Shanghai before the 11th July, 1923, or they will not be cooognized.
All damaged packages will be examined on Tuesday, the 7th inst, at 13 a.m., by Hosers. Goddard & Donging,
No Fire Insurance baa bean effected.
R. KODENFUSER,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 1st August, 1923.
HONGKONG BRANCH; Interest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposits. Terms on application. Local Bils discounted..
Foreign Exchange on the Principal Cities of the World bought and sold.
DR. A. RODGERS,
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Manager,
Bome interesting tonnis will doubtless Mr. Haniusa was 68 years of age. This be seen this afternoon on the Indian life's history had been typically American Recreation Clubs ground at Sookuopo. He was born ou a farm, being the oldest Mr. Grace is to present the shields and of eight children of acquntry medical medals. The names of the players in practitioner. His father, of Scotch this afternoon's math, the Winzers dencent, one of a line that furnished a The Best, are given in the advertisment Colonial Governor for Connecticut, was as it appears to-day.
V.R.C. (A) R.GQ.A. (A)
BASEBALL
15
The Hongkong Baseball League 1023 will start their league this, afternoon at 4.30 p.m. with the Lusitano Team against the Japanese Team at the Hongkong Football Clab grounds, and the second game will be played on Sunday (to- morrow) at 4.30 p.m. between the South China Team and the Indian Team” on the same grounds.
The line-up will be as follows:- Lusitano
Japancie
teant, A. Barros L. Rocha
Catcher Pitchor
team
Tohimatay
I baso
Fuso Kano Инуладі
D. Xavier
Roche Glazano
J. Soares
D. Alves H. Prata
C. Pereira
and reserves,
South China
Араль Ed. King
Siina il. Chiun KFJulo J. Chiun
F. G. Lor Wai. Chinn
D. Chinn. T. Chiap
1 base
.2 bago
43 base Short stop
Loft Field
Center Field Right Field.
Cafeler 'Catcher
2 base #base
Mikur
Umemoto
Indian
C. Immalt J8. Outrons
A. Bepher
U. M. Omar JAS. Ackbor
Short stop A. A. Rumjahn Loft Field R. M. Omar. Center Field N. B. Kitchell.
Right Field B. A Lans