NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. HONGKONG HELIEF FUND.
NOTICE." DESCRIPTIONS LISTE for the above Fand are open at the following places :-
HONGKONG GENERAL CHANDER
COMMERCE. 1.
or
HONGKONG & Shayat BANKING
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
THE · HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1178, 19235
THE Office of the "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" have been removed to IA, CHATER ROAD (3rd door), to which Address all Correspondence should be directed...
Hongkong, 16th July, 1993,
NOTICE.
INTIMATIONS
KOWLOON CRICKET CLUB.
" AT HOME"
SATURDAY, 15
SEPTEMBER, 1929.
CRICKET and TENNIS PRIZES For the Past Season will be presented by
· Mrs. H. E LINDSELL, and Recipients are specially naked to attend,
CHANE OF INDIA. AUSTEAN WONG SIR CHUNG has been duly A BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.
TION.
LLA CHINA. MNRCANTILE BANK OF INDIA..
BANKING CORPOR- INTERNATIONAL NETHERLANDS TRADISH SOCIETY. " YOKOHAMA SPECIR BANK, HONGKONG ÜR Cheques should be made but to the Onlèr of the Japanese Earthquake Disaster Hongkong Holief Fund.
By Order,
D. K. BLAIR,
Secretary,
HONGKONG RELIEF COMMITTEE Hongkong, 10th September, 1923.
(1207.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,
NIGHT SWIMMING FETE" will be held on SATURDAY, the 15th SEPTEMBER, Cummings 9 O'CLOCK Sharpy
BAND IN AFTANDANCE. DANCING AT CONCLUSION OF EVENTS.
The Following Events are Open the
Colony
50 Yards SCIATUM,
HAR DIVE
LIFESAVI-Ladies and Grat
RACE-50 YARDS HANDICAE,
TOTICE HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. authorial.by the Board of Directors of the KAY HING KNITTING CO., Lrt, to set ma' Manager of the Company during the absence of Mr. WONG KAM FUK," the Maunger thereof.
KAM HING KNITTING CO.,LTD.
Per WONG KAM FUK, 1263)
Manager.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD..
An AMERICAN TENNIS TOURNA. MENT (Gent) and Mivel Doublea) will be hell in the AFTERNOON, commencing at 9.30 precisely and the attention of Intending Com- |petitors is drawn to Entry List in CLUB House which CLUSES on WEDNESDAY, 196 INST.
P. HEATHCOTE
Hon. Secretary, Kowloon, 8th September, 1923.
HONGKONG CLUB.
NOTICE
THE THIRD YEARLY
[1:200
DRAWING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Certificate No. 2914 for 30 Shares gambered 30303 to 53302; Certificate No. 4817 for 25 Shares numbered 99951 to 99875; and Certificate No. 4890 for 8 Shares numbered 2453 to $410 all registered in the Name GEORGE BOYES have been LOST or DES TROYED; and should these Certificates not bo produced to the Company before the 152 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1923, New Certificates for the sail Shares will be issued stil the ading, Debentures were drawn for redemption: Certificates will thereafter be held by the Company & Null and Yoid.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SOY,
General Managers. - Hongkong, 15th August, 1923,
HUBERT JOHN CORBON. (DECEASED).
A
173
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all
Katrics Cluse on THURSDAY, 13th INST. Persona haring Claims against the to Hon Secretary. Entrance Fee-50 cts.
Admission to Petr:-Members, 50 els: Non- Members, $1.00.
R. C. WICHELL
Hon. Secretary,
1905]
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. FROM ANTWERÉ, MIDDLESBRO AND STRAITs
The Steamship "BENLEDI" CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
Estate of the above-namal Destand, who dish at Macao on August 18th, 1923, are hereby required to send particulas of such Claims to the Underigel on or Fefer OCTOBER 10:b, 19:3, after which Date the Assets will he distributed having regard only to Claims of which Notiny shall have then been given, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all Persoas indebted to the said Kante are regains to make Immediate Fayment to the Undersigned:
W. A. ALEXANDER,
Registrar
H.B.M. Contat-General,
Canton, September 6th, 19:23.
Fi
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THE SANDAKAN LIGHT & POWER » CU. (1922), LTD.
that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra HONGKONG Godowns of the hazardona and KO LOOK WHART & GODOWN COMPANY, Lp, whence, and/or from the wharvet, dalivary may be obtained.
THE FIRST ORDINARY GENERAL Olaims will be admitted after the Goods MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 17th inst, will be subject will be held at the Office of the Company, ST. GEDEGE' BEALSTEG, CRATER ROAD. Victoria. Hongkong, on TUESDAY. the 18 SEPTEM BER, 1923, at 11 o'clock in the FourSoos, for the Purse of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the tieneral for the Year -ndest 20th April, 1923,
tu rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 9412 inst, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, cited and damaged Goods are
to
examined on the 17th inst., at 10 AM.
TWENTY DEBENTURES of the HONGKONG CLUB (1996) issne-8500 ruch) was held in the CLUB House on SATURDAY, the TH SEPTEMBER, 1923, when the follow.
14
215
313
530
144
170
938
-194.
196
218 (1 408 454 24** 1+ 439 401 091
388 5-3
and will be Payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on SATUR. DAY, the 29TH SEPTEMBER, 1927, in ex. change for surrender of sate
!
By Order,
A. K. ABBAS,
Secretary. Bengkong, 6th September, 1993, [1241-
PUBLIC AUCTION,
R.
To sell by
THE Undersigned have received instructions!
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ов
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY ANDE
THURSDAY,
the 11th, 19th and 13th, September, 1923.
at H. M. NAVAL YARD Hongkong.. and at KOWLOON NAVAL DEPOT, commencing each day at 0.30 am. within an
interval from 12 Noor to 1.30 P.. OLD and SURPLUS NAVAL STORES,
Comprisings, Electrical aud Life Boats, Dingles,
froa Wireless Telegraphy Fittings, Electric Cable. Cooking Stoves, Ships Fittings, Beds, Mattresses and Fittings, Life Raft. Life Mate, Table Jackets and Belts, Carpets, Rugs. Covers, Blankets Cartains. Canvas, Indi Rugber and Metallic Hoses. Old Cordage. Canvas
nvas Bags, Old India Rubber. Old Leather.
Old
left in the Gedowns, where they will Consulting Committer and Old Woollen and Linen Ragu, Old AsbestON. Auto TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company Cup Cork, 0131 Iron and level. Oby Brand
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
i
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD. Hoogkong, 10th September, 1923. [124
Agenta.
STRUTHERS' & BARKT. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. From SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES via PURTS.
HE Steamship
THE
A having
"WEST CARMONA“
will be CLOSED) from Tuesday, the 11th Brass Tubes, Coal Sacks, Wood, Iren and Gun Metal Blocks, Lamps, Gangen, Steel Tubes, September, 198, until Tuesday, the 18th Sep-Out Steel Wire Ropey, Mineral Oil Chain
mler, 1923, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.."
General Managers. Hougkong, 6th September, 1993, (1281
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.
1923.
NOTICE.
NINTERIM DIVIDEND of Fifty AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of Fifty declared for the Hall-year ending 30th June, arrived from the above-mentioned ports, Such Interim Dividend will be payable on Sunday, 9th Supplier, 1923, Consignees are and after TUESDAY, the 18:1 SEPTEMBER hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at the offices of the Company. where Share- at their risk into the hazarious and/or extra-holders are requested to apply for Warrants, hazardous Godowes of the Hongkong and The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. Kow- Company will be CLOSED from the 7th
and stored at Consignets' risk,
Import
of
of
Furnit signed by the Superintendent Exporta, Hongkong, before Bill
will be countersigned or Delivery
Orders issued.
All broken, chafed and damaged cargo in to be left in the Godowas where it will be examined at 10 A., Friday, 14th September, 1923, by Messrs. ANGERSON & AaHe, Mazing Sarveyors.
All Cisima mast bo presented within 10 days of the steunier's arrival here, after which they
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September, 1923 until the 18th September, 1933 (both days incisive), during the period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Director,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO...
General Managers. (1996 Rongkong 29th August, 1923.
UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.
MATRICULATION, BENIOR LOCAL AND
AL EXAMINATIONS. be recognised. No Cisinus will be JUNIOR LOCAL ognised after the goods have left the
xdowns, and care undelivered after 18th NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the September, 1923, will be subject to real.
Examinations will begin on
do Fire Insuranco whatever will be MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 10th, 1823. Forma, elected.
of entry and copies of Regulations and Sylabus
Cable Drilling, Slotting and Grinding Machines, Lathes, Pinnace and CutterEngine Tables, Compasses. Clocks. Iron Drums, Fold ap Lavatories, Old Packing Cases. Packing, Bounds, Old Casks, and a large quantity of Fire Bar Iron, etc.
*
Lote may be inspected on Monday, the
10th September, 195
川
Also SALEot Old and Sorplus Victualling Stores at Kowloon on FRIDAY, 14th September,
Comprising Unserviceable Provisions, Rabbit. Raisins, Clothing and Mese Gear
Terms of Sale-As detailed in Catalogue."
HUGHES & HOUGH, By Appointment Auctioneers to the
Admiralty.
(1217 Hongkong, August, 1923.
TO LET FFICES in UNION BUILDING-Two
Rooms on Fifth Floor. Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
S.S.COM MISSAIRE PIERRE LECOCQ.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
INTIMATION
E
WHISKY
The Old Favourite.
Old
A Fine Blend
of
18
scarcely surprising that interest A Chiness named Wong Po went "inta In the election of a President of the the Sik Sik restaurant at West Point on Chinese Republic, or even in the ban- Zaturiiny night with a party of five ditry problem in which foreigners are friends. They sat down to food and more particularly interested, should have drink, and ato till a bill for $0.82 had been entirely eclipsed by the overwhehu: mounted up. Wong Po's friends then- ing interest in the lamentable details of went out for a walk and left their bork the calainity in Japan. In truth, the aver to rest. At two o'clock on Sunday morn- agc newspaper reader has become wearying the management demanded" payment, of the game which the Chinese-GovernIt was then found that Wong-could nos" ment is playing against the Diplomatic
pay but he offered a long cont, worth Body, Nevertheless, the game contimes. No sooner had the Pasers made their about in liou. The police were se
for and he was arrested. He appeared demands for the efficient protection before Mr. Wood at the blagistracy, yes. the railways of China by police guards under foreign instructors, and intimated trday morning, when he gave the excuso that he had lost his' money 'out of his their intention of presenting a scheme, į than the Chinese Authorities set about pocket. The case, was" remanded.
it. forestalling
The death occurred at Shanghai last devising plans They commissioned General MENTRE week of Mr. Samast Houston McKean,' In Norwegian officer who in the tits one of the best known members of the of YEAN Sum Kar. trained the wetro Shanghai legal faternity. He had been in. politan police foce) to inspect the lines poor health for a long while and even and report how they should be protect tually had to undergo an operation. Mr. ed. General rýrns made reconamenda- | McKean, who was 42 years old, was tho tions for a force of railway police antler ¦ son of a former Commissioner of Customs foreign executive chief and with 'w') and was born in a house in Yuenmingyuen
of
Scotch Whiskies nunce of foreign assistants to serve in hond, the thoroughfare where, in later
is now being bottled
at Leith, Scotland
executive and instructional enpucition. yours,-ho was established in various offices The report was examined and adopted as a solicitor. When quite young hê was by the Ministry of Communications, and sent to Ireland, his father's native "com. had it been promptly put into execution try, and remained there until his eduen- it might have been accepted as an tion was congifsted, when he returned to evilence of China's good faith in the Shanghai and was taken into partner- matter. But the Government subsequent ship by Mr. I. P. Wilkinson, the firescub
ly, superimposed upon the withority Crown Advoente. This association lasted the foreign executive officer the Railway antil quite recently. Mr. McKean, who Police Barcan, thus deprising any chief was a keen sportman, married a daughter who shondd be appointed of his executive i of the bite, Captain Flagg, for whom the power,, and taking the office, we are told, greatest sympathy will be felt, for their unacceptable to Gem. Ovxrun; tổi who only rbild was hörn-but a few months Messrs. Macdonald & Muir the appointment had been offered, Then us 120.
and a Label to that effect is affixed to the bottle.. back of each
A. S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
Wine & Spirit Merchants.
ESTABLISHED 1941,
- DEATH.
f
WEDDING.
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LINDSAY JOHNSTON. A welding of much interest in mission leircles in South China wad sokaunised at the Wanchui Wesleyan Chapel, yesterday
an alternative we have heard of a request By Genend We Perro he allowed to dent comprehensively with the bandit incubus in the Yangtze region, as in his opinion the institution of Railway Pro tertion Police, wonikl not go to, the root. of the problem. Siner General Wc Perrt does not appear-tú be able to keep ban ditry in check within a few miles of his ring, the contructing parties being. own Headquarters, his offer is not likely the lev. William Thonas, Lindsay, B. A... to prove agerpiable to the Diplomatic of Haigh College, Wesleyan Mission, Body: General We Pei-rt's proposal ax Fatshan, Sun of Mr. and Mrs. Robert well as the project of the Communications.
Lindsay, Haley Grove, Newtownards, Department are obvious attempts to fore-County Town, and Miss-Mary Jane John- stall any action or even any proposal hy stone daughter of the late Mr. Robert the Diplomatic Body Apparently the Johnston and Mrs. Johnston," of Munnic Diplomatic Body is not yet ready to House, Castledergh, County Tyrone. present its plans. Certain modifirations The bridegroom, for the past two were suggested by the Japanese Govern months, has been the officiating minister, went awl though it was said. some ten at the Wesleyan Chapel, during the ab days ago, that aprovisional agree-sence on leave of the Rev. Clouston Perri, McKEAA Shanghai, on Septemberment had been reached by all the minis and previous to that he was engaged on
4th, SAMPEL HOUSTON MCKEAN, aedters at Peking, there is no news yet that mission work at Fatshan for about a year,,
it has been communicated to the Chinese is laide arrived from Home Just werk Government with a united demand for its | 'by the 8,8, Kormula and during the inter adoption forthwith. We do not suppose, val has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. however, that the Linchong Note" was Haskett at No, 5, Morrison" Hill. intended to be all sound and fury. The chipet was made to, kiok addition, signifying nothing," but that the Powers, ¦ illy attractive for the nccasion, the centre while slow in coming to their final deci- aisle anal entrange being decorated with aiona, will, whou they are once formu- a nicely arranged array of pot plants. later, take the proper measures to see The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. that they are adopted and carried out by Edgar Dewsine, Chairman of the South the Chinese Government in order that China District Wesleyan Methodist Mis- Chinese and foreigners alike will be able sion, whilst Mr. G. H. Piercy presided to travel in China with a greater sense at the organ and the two hymns," Per of accurity"fron outrage than is possible feet Love" and "The Voice that breath- ed o'er Eden " were sung during the ser- at the present time.
vice. Then as the bridal party left the chapel Mendesöhna's " Wedding March ". was played.
-.
32 years.
Hongkong Office: 14. Chater Read. Loades Office: 131, Fleet Street, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONOKOVO, SEPTEMBËR 11TH, 1923,
SOME OVERSHADOWED
• PROBLEMS.
PUBLIC interest huis heen so completely manopolised during the past ten days, by the appalling earthquake calamity in Japan, that the German reparations question, the Italo-Greek conflict," and fot China's balit problem, and a others that havé continued to be hun- ing questions in their own spheres have, for the time being, almost consod ti have an interest that could . bel
The R.M.S. Empires of Caunda is now due hero' at 2 pin!, today, and will berth at pier No. 5. Kowloon Wharf.
The silk which left here by the P. & O. 8.8. Khien on the 8th August was dr. livered in Marseilles on the 8th Sept. ·
The bride looked charming in a dress of white crepe de Chine, embroidered with silver thread, and wearing a Veil surmounted with orange blossom; whilst she carried a shower bouquet of white lilies. She was attended as bridesmaid by Miss Marjorie Benson, who is also a mission worker at Fatskan." Miss Benson trimmed with blue, with hat to match, was attired in n gown of cream silk, and she carried a bouquet. The Rev. S
described as world-wide. The average reader of the newspapera has, per haps, ensually noticed that these pro-
A full apology Jasleen received from blems continue to engage the attention the Peking Government for the recent of the Powers-that-be in the countries Runediately concerng. The slump of
firing on the British Consular boat nt. Tope gave the bride away, whilst Mr. A. Kirk, Assistant Engineer of the Public Anoy..
Work Department, fulfilled the duties of ** best. man."
Consignoca are requested to send in thair can be obtained on application to the Registrard MIDDLESBROUGB, in connection larks to 300,000 to the pound sterling
Bill of Lading in exclunge for Delivery Order immediately.
STRUTHERS & BARRY,
"Agents, UB.SK. Emergency Fleet Corpa. Hongkong. 10th September, 1921. (1326
PROVINCIA DE MACAU,
DIRECÇÃO DOS SERVIÇOS DE
MZ-FAZENDA.
•
TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the PUBLIC SALE of the Property, known SUN-PA-IN, either in One Lotor in Lotu, will take place, in the MACAE ExcHorn. DEPARTMENT, on the STL or OCTOBER NEXT, AL3 P.M.
The Upset Price for the Property is #75,500.00, being a follows:
Lot No. 1 ...
852,354,20.
25,13160
11,790.40.
16,717,30.
$75,000.00.
The bale Conditions and Poligpl of the Lo may be seen to the Comediates for Portugal in Shanghai, Hongkong and Canton.
Exchequer 1partment of the Province of Blacan, 8th August, 1923
ZA
ANTONIO MEIRELES E VASCONCELOS,
Chief of the Exchequer Department.
Junior Local Examina
tion
Camlidates offering more, than soven and towely after landaarded an unless ultimatum to Greece, which threatened
here
is
:
Mir. A Fong the Queen's Road photo grapher, sends us two very fine views of the Tytan Tuk, showing the overflow as a magnificent cataract
NOTICE.
YOYSIGNEES of Cargo from ANTWER?. Each Entry form, duly lled in, must reach the Registrar together with the statutory fees on
with abova Steamer are hereby informed that has doubtless suggested to him that The total rainfall in the Colony this or before the 15th SEPTEMBER, a follamia. their goods with the exception of opiates economic conditions in Germany, are a year to 31st August was 81,50 Inches a
Matriculation and Senior Local
sure and Vainables are landed and tions.
$15 H.K. Carrency at their risks into the Godowns of the Hongparently growing wore while, the Allies compared with. 2029 inches for the same. 916 H.E. Currency. Kong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd are as to Germy's capacity to pay period of last year
whence
ence delivery may be obtained the reparations demanded of her. Italy's jects in the Matriculation and Senior Local
Cargo will be Examinations, and more than eight in the Jattior Local Examination, will be charged sa before Hoon, To Day, requoting in to bo landed another war in Europe, can hardly have additional fee of $1 for each subject offereL The following Scholarskipe and Prizes, fur- ther particulars of which can be obtained from Bill of Lading will be ecuntersigned by the Registrar, will be awarded on the results after the clich September, 1923, az Neou, will of the Matriculation Examinat
Examination:- Two King Edward VII Scholarships be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be went in to me on or the value of £10 per punum open to before the 15th September, 1023, or they will
only. of China Scholarship of
not be recognized (2) Previdento
the value of 6400 per annum open to Tuesday, the 11th September, 1923, at 10 All damaged packages will be examined on Chinese subjecta ouly.
Kesers. Goddard & Douglae. But y Government Scholar- Оро Hongkong
Fire Tasurance has been effected. No of the value of $1,000 per annum,
B. BODENTUSER, open to Candidates from all Hongkong. Schools for Boys.
Acting Agent Hongkong, 5th September, 1923. (4) One Tiongkong Government Scholars
(3)
British
()
ship
રાં
ship of the value of $1,003 per anuum, open to Candidates from all Hongkong| Schools for Girls
(5) Four Moutargis French Prizes, two of
850 and two of $E
· Bound copies of Examination Fapers, set at peat Examinations can be obtained from the Registrar, Price $1.00 per set.
JOHN'T HOLMAN,
Acting Registrar. Hongkong, 6th, Septeraber, 1923. [1878)
Goods remaining unchimed
[1287
HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS.
CONTAINING ALL THE WEEK;' LOCAL NEWBE.
The Faper to send Home
A reception was later held at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. Haskett, which was attended by many friends-connected with the Wesleyan Chapel. Later the newly married couple. left for Cheung Chau where the honeymoon is to be spent. The bride's going away dress was of pearl grey taffeta, with black hat teamed with
huttercups.
failed to enlist passing attentión, especi- ally when Italy declined to allow the matter to be taken out of her banils by
Divisional Inspector Patrick Francis FAR EASTERN CABLE the League of Nations. Fortunately, to the Conference of Ambassadors in charge of police at Tarpo, left for Home she hul not the saune, strong objection Boulger, who had for some time past beeri
intervention has the more effectually 23 years' service in the Cology, dealing with the problem, and that on retirement by the a Maccionin after
ensured the presbrvation of
peace.
Italy has obtained-or is solemnly At the Victoria Recreation Club -to- promised the satisfaction she demand-morrow night Don G. Merle, the famous ed, and when that promise in fulfilled magician is giving a show, to which the Italy retires from the Greek territory public will be admitted, and for Saturday she had so promptly seized in order the night a Swimming Feto in advertised. more effectually to enfores her demande, The Ambassadors Conference identised itself with the principal demands made by Italy and the promises of Greece have been given not to Italy alone, but to a combination of Powers.
The monthly water return shows all reservoirs full on 1st September. It is unfortunate that an accident to the Bowen Road conduit should prevent the City benefiting from the present ample supply.
NEWS.
THROUGH REUTER'S 'AGENCY.] EARTHQUAKE SHOCK AT
CALOUTTA.
NO DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS,
CALCUTTA, September thr A1 ́sövere énrthquake "shock. "vecurrtrī hero, at four o'clock this morning - People; rushed out of buildings in their night attire, but no damage to buildings s been reported.
The earthquake lasted for auto and probably originated in the Klasi Hills, Astain.