NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HONGKONG FOOTBALL ULUR
INTERPORT RUGBY,
Invitation has been, accepted by Shanghai R.F.C to visit Hongkong on or about 1st January, 1924.
A MEETING to discuss Arrangements will be held in the Boardroom of JARDINE, Harrison & Co., LTD., at 5.30 p.m., on MON- DAY, 10T Pros.
All Mambors and others interested in Kagger are requested to attend.
E. M. MOTAVISË,
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Hoa. Secretary, HKFC,
OFFICIAL NOTICE ·
PRÓFOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME:
INTIMATIONS.
THE HONGKONG, DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 1923.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of MEMBERS will be held on WEDNESDAY, 19TH OF DECEMBER 1923 at 5 x, in the Board Boom of Messrs. JARDINE. MATRESON & Co., Ltd. By Order,
B. BROWN,
Secretary.
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A
HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB.
NOTICE.
GENERAL N EXTRAORDINARY
MEETING of the Club will be held in the Board Boom of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHE- 50N & COMTANT, LIMITED, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th December, 1993, at 5.15 p.m. in. mediately after the HALF-YEARLY MEET
the purpose of proposing the following
Extraordinary
G. W. BARTON: LOL. Douglas, I forntions I, LATRATE & Co. Coneral Managers,
ATHY DOUGLAN
resclations:-
*(1). That the Rules of Racing tendo by the IHONGLONG JOCKEY OLUB be amended by
suling after Rule No 17 the following Paler
STEAMIRIP CO, LTD., HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that in consequence of Change of Danership I have applied to the Board o. Trado, nader Soc tion 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of the Ship REPOSE," gross ton- nage about 3,800 tons, register tonnage about. 1,005, heretofore owned by U. S. Navy for the permission to Change her Nums to "HAI NING" and to have her registered the New Name at the Fort of HONGKONG owned by THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co., LTD.
03
Any objections to the proposal Change of Name must be sent to the Registrar of Ship- ping at Hongkong within Seven Days from the Appearance of the Advertisement
G. W. BAITON. Hongkong, Sth December, 1923
REQU
WANTED,
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EQUIRED from 1st January, 1924, on Lowest Level, Hongkong, Farmi- shed BEDROOM with Bath Boon No Board or Attendance required.
Box No. 1682,
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ajo Hongkong Daily Press,
THE EQWLOON BLIND HOME. SALE OF WORK DONE UT BLIND GIRLS.
WEDNESDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, 1923,
2.30 P...-5.30 г.."
DY
ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE LAWS, KOWLOON.
'KNITTED WEAR of all Himis, TENNIS NETS, MATS. BRUSHES, etc.
ORDERS TAKEN. ·
Sale will be opened by LADY SEVERN.
The Blind Girls will Sing and Read at Intervals during the Afternoon..
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THE BEN LINE OF STEAMERS, LTD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, DONDON AND STRAITS. The Steamship "BENARTY.”
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
11a. A Chins Pony is a horse measuring
13 hands 3 inches and under.. (2) That the said Rules of Bacing be amended by striking out Rule No. 77 ahd substituting the following
77. The weight for China Ponies accord-
be
ing to the term "weight for inches as per scale" shall be 140 pounds for 12 hands with an additional 9 pounds for every complete inch above that height. Fractions of an inch to count in favour of the pony. Any China Pony which measures over 13 hands 3 inches "dead to ineligible to compete i
s in any race reserved for China Ponies. 770. The Stowards must refuse to enter
Pony which in their opinion not a Chiva Pony, but their decision must be supported by a band of 5 Members any or all of whom may be Steward. The decision of the beant
shall be final.
Should the above Rule No. 77 be passed, it is resolved that the same shall not apply to Ponics which have ran in Oficial races in Hongkong and/or in Gymkhanas in Hongkong up to and including the 1st of December, 1923. (3) That Rale No. 34 of the Rules and Regulations of the Hongkong Jockey Club be expunged.
(4) That Rule No. 78 of the Rules of Racing made by the Hongkong Jockey Club be expunged.
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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER Co., (1918) LTD.
THE FIFTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, ST GEORGE'S BILDING, Chater Road, Victoria, Hongkong, or THURSDAY, the 20TH DECEMBER, 1993, at 11 O'CLOCK in the FOLEYOOS, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers for the year ended. 30th September, 1997, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be closed from Friday, the 7th December 1923, until Thursday, the 20th December, 1923, both days inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 30th November, 1933.
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THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
HOTELS, LTD..
J: PROPOSED [SUZ AT PAL OF DESENTURES PAYABLE TO BEARZE YOR THE TOTAL
Sax or $3,000,000.00.
ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra
1st JANUART, 1984-31st Decexzh, 1933." hazardous Godowns of the · Hongrond and KOWLOON WHARY & GODOWN COMPANY,
hence, and/or from the wharves, above named Company intends shortly NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ay be obtained: Claims will be admitted after the Goods iling and isoning a Prospectus inviting have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining Sabscription at Par for a Debenture Issue of
a total aum of $5,000,000.00. andelivered after the 13th inst, will be subject
The Debentures in question will bear in to rent.
terest at Seven per cent. per annum parable half yearly. The whole of the issue will be underwritten.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 27th inst, or they will not be recognized
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examinal on the 13th inst., at 10 i.M. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countermigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.
Agenta. Hongkong, 7th December, 1923, [1680
NOTICE TO CONSIGNDES.
OCEAN STEAMBHIP CO, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION
.CO., LTD.
per
CONSIGNENS Company's Steamer
MENELAUS"
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be dis charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will his at Consiganes risk and mbject to terms and co01. Whart The Cargo
The Debentures are to be secured by a specific Mortgage to Trastes of part of the -landed properties awal by the Company in
Hongkong and Shanghai.
INTIMATIONS
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, HONGKONG.
TEX
Con ̈ MONDAY, DECEMBER 10: An Entrance Examination will be held on Thal Day at 9AX For Prospectus and Terma, apply to
THE WARDEN:
NEW SCHOOL YEAR will begin,
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NATIONAL LOAN OF THE THIRD YEAB (1914) OF THE REPUBLIC.
UBSCRIBERS are HEREBY NOTIFIED
that the SITE DRAWING of the Third Year Loan (32,730,000) will be held, na announced by the Loan BURLAU OF TES MINISTRY OF FINANCE, in Peking, on lat. DECEMBER, and that Payment of Bonds thas drawn will begin on the 1er of that Month.
The Nineteenth Interest Coupon on this Loan will likewise be Paid on the Same Date
F. A. AGLEN. Inspector-General of Customs. Inpeitorate General of Customs,
Feking, 6th November, 1921 [1671
THE HONGKONG TUG & LIGHTER CO. LTD.
NOTICE OF CALL
Isqoz or 100,000 SHARES OF THE NOMINAL
VALUE OF $10 EACH *
-($1.35 PAID Ur).
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Non Call of 52.75 per Share on each of the 100.000 shares allotted on the 5th day of September, 1923, has been made by the Com- pany and that such Call will be payable to the Company's Bankers, The Hoxe ZONG & SHANG BAI BANKING CORPORATIOs, in Hongkong, on 4TH JANUARY, 1924.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Manager, Dated 1st December, 1923.
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DANCING
PALACE HOTEL
THE POPULAR JAZZ BAND
of
H.MS. DESPATCH" Will Flay at the above Hotel on SATURDAY, the ST DECEMBER, 1973.
DANCING-9.15 7.1,"
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KOWLOON DOCK AMATEUR
DRAMATIC CLUB. Will produce the Musical Play “THE RAJAH OF RAJAHPORE
DECEMBER 11TH & 15TH.
In aid of THE MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE
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HONGKONG WOMEN'S GUILD
and MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE, HELP THE CHILDREN'S CHARITIES by coming to THE GARDEN FETH AND SALE OF WORK
nt
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
02
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 825, at 2 F.M. Sri-HMS. "Tamar" and "Tender,"
"The Fort" "The Old Curiosity Shop Fair, The Christmas Stock "Vanity ing," Candy Ball, Children's Club Stall, Dollar Stall, Lucky Dip" "Christmas Brec Stall," and General Stalls of Useful and Attractive Articles for Christmas
Presents:
Prize," Clock Golt, Fish Poud, Naval Chate, Live Aust Sally, Try Your Weight, Bran Pie, Guess the Wight of the Pig Fortune Teller, etc., etc.
The purpose of this Debenture Issue is to cable the Company to extinguish the existing Mortgages of the Company both in respect of the liabilities taken over by the Company under the recent Amalgamation with THE SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITZU, and those in-SIDESHOWS:- "Boll, Bowler Fitch for a curred by the Company italt. The financial requirements of the Company both in Shang- hai and Hongkong will thus be covered by one mortgage whereby a fixed amount of foterest will be payable at regular intervals isetead of да hitherto at various gates and at irregular,
This Notice is: to be regarded as an Invitation in the Pullic to subscribe for Debentures and applications there. ADMISSION TO GROUNDS by MOTOR for will be received by the Company's Bankers only sa, and when the said: Prospectus han been daly filed with the Registrar of Companies and on the footing of aneh Prospectus and on
For and on behalf of
timen.
nor
beat Bolt the Form to be issued therewith. .............
for delivery from Godown on and after 7th December.
Optional cargo will be landed, unles notice
has been given prior to steamer's
All broken, dhaled, 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 free storage period.
be admitted after the Gooda No Claims wal have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th December, will be subject to rent
All Claims agrast the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 28th December, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Luragoo will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agente. Hongkong, 7th December, 1923, 17.678
"PUBLISHED "TO-DAY. HONGKONG WEEKLY
PRESS.
CONTAINING ALL THE WERKS
LOO A NEWS
The Paper tosendHome
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
·HOTELS, LTD.
WALTER J. HAWAME
Secretary,
CINEMATOGRAPH
GATE opposite the BOTANICAL
GARDENS ONLY:— ADULTS, 50 cents. Cifts, 20 cente [1856
INTIMATION
ASSORTED CASES OF CHOICE WINES AND SPIRITS FOR CHRISTMAS.
CASE No. 1. ($30.00)
Bota St. Estephe Claret.
Part, Full Bodied:
Ving do Pasto, Sherry: Old Tom Gin Gilbey's." Superior Fale Brandy.
Whisky. Spey Royal Whisky.
Curacao.
CASE No. 2 ($35.00)
Bat. St. Marcenax Champagne,
“Víno de Pasto: Shorry:
馆
כו.
Superior Light Port."
Superior Old Cognac.
St. Estophe Claret.
French Vermouth,
Burnett's Dry Gin,
"E" Whaky S
Dewar's White Label Whisky,
Creame de Menthe
CASE No. 3. ($40.00)
1 Bot. Marceaur Champagne.
.
27
T
1
1
Ch. Monton Claret.
Superior Old Port
Superior Palo Sherry.
Burnett's Dry Gin
"E" Old Brown Brandy.
Whisky toria Fat" Whisky. Dewar's
Ciber's Sper Royal Whisky. Heeringa Cherry Brandy.
a
CASE No. 4. ($50.00).
* Bots: St. Marceaux Champagne.
Ch. Mouton Claret..
18
Fine Pale Nutty Sherry.
Very Fine Old Tawny Port.
Barnett Dry Gin.
French Vermouth.
Very Old Liqueur Brandy 1858
M.BR Dewar's “Victoria Vat" Whisky. Sparkling Red Burgundy Benedictine,
SPECIAL CASES
PUT UP TO ORDER-
A. S. WATSON
CO LTD.,
Wine & Spirit Merchants Phone 816
provinces which refuse to acknowledge the authority of the Peking Government, but also in many that profess and do indeed afford, in certain other respects.
ance. For example, a cable in yester- day's issue announced, that the Cabinet
some practical evidence of their allegi
has had to send telegraphic instructions
CABLES. BEUTER'S JUBRICAN, SERTLUB.T
U.S. PRESIDENTIAL
· MESSAGE-
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE BROAD: CASTED.
New Your, December 8th. By means of broadcasting millions of Americans heard President Osolidgo deliver his message. They caught every phrase and cheered with the Senators and Congressmen..
President Coolidge's accents could he
doorways вред heard coming from transons in scores of New York shops,
NEW YORK NEWSPAPER COMMENT,
to the provincial ruler of Hupeh and Hunan for the suppression of the cul tivation of opium. It was added that the Governor had instructed his subordi- nates to carry out the Government's wishes."
Whether they will be compelled to carry them out remains to be seen. It is on opium that so many of them are dow depending for the money necessary to meet the expense of maintaining the military hordes they control. Even Dr. SUN YAN SF, who has figured in the past as an ardent supporter of the anti- opium campaign, is absolutely powerless to check the traffic among his owo sol- diery, We fear the League of Nations can hope for little in this connection until President's message a model of clearness.. political events in China so shape them-hut they comment that bis sentiments. selves as to canble the Central Govern- regarding various questions are strictly ment to acquire effective control of the in accordance with his own political fenn national forces, substantially reduce their
ings. numbers and adequately provide for the maintenance of the remainder out of the legal revenues of the State..
Sevente ca+cs of small-pox were notified in the Colony on Thursday.
Lady Severn is to Bistribute at the Peak Club the prizes gained at the Peak School
MAA, E. Wright, of the Public Works Department, left hospital yesterday and dopes to resume his duties same time
next week.
Major J. C. L. Hingston, R.A.M.C., has taken over the duties of O.C. Military Hospital. Kowloon, als Medical Offer ife European Troops and Married Families in Kowloon vico Major A. E. B. Jones, R.A.M.C. Major Jones, has pro- ceeded to Peking for duty as Officer ju Medical Charge of Troops and 0.C. Military Hospital. Peking.
NEW YORK, December 6th..
- Thĩa-morning's-newspapers-consider the
The Tiny says that the message re- veals Mr. Coolidge as a man uf first clas polition: ability who steps forward as the inevitable leader of his Party.
The Tribung thinks it would be diffente to state the case for a World Court of. Justice more succinctly or more forcibly.
The Prid declares that the President's attitude towards foreign affairs, briefly, put is. We
mightily well but what
we mean I cannot quite say. The news- paper adds that Me. Coolidge admits that America has a direct interest in the re- covery of Europe, but has nothing to say regarding how that interest should be made "effective: %
THE MONROE DOCTRINE..
WASHINGTON, December 8th Prestilent Coolidge, in his first Mesage to Congress, again affirmed the Mouron Déctrine, Be diclared that America definitely refused to adopt or ratify the Covenant of the League of Nations, The United States favours a permanent Work Court of Justka, or a perninuent Count of International Justice, " on a mewt different plan, to which we could but to which we could not be brought.
RUSSIA'S ATTITUDE
The transport. Brarmar Castle, sailed from Hongkong yesterday afterncan for & India and England with a large number of troops on board, Besides the 2/53th Coke's Biffes, which are returning from Tientsin to India, a large number of details from Hongkong are proceeding by her principally for Home. Embarkation of these details was completed by tific time and the vessel sailed at p. On the Thursday a hockey team from the santity of international obligations, add- Coke's rifles came, ashore and played ing Lilo not propose to barter away match with the 2/4th Bombay Grenadiers, for privileges of trade any of the cherish which resulted in a win for the Hongkong el/rights of humanity. I do not propos Battalion by five goals to two.
te make merchandise of any American principles,
Hongkong Offics: 1a, Chater Road. London Office: 181, Fleet Street, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGLONG, DECEMBER STH, 1923.
THE LAW" IN REGARD TO OPIUM.
IT will be interesting to rend the reply that the Chinese Government makes to. the request from the League of Nations' Secretariat to be furnished with a full report on the work of opium suppression in Claina Instructions have heen given for the report to be prepared but it is already very well known at the head quarters of the League of Nations that the answer to the question must be ignominious confession of failure.
FAR EASTERN CABLE NEWS.
(THROUGH AEUTER'S AGENCY:]
RELIEF
CREWS FOR CHINA
STATION.
LONDON, December 8th
The United States regretted Russia's: attitude in refsing to recognise the
A. THE LOAN DELTS. President Coolidgo opposed the cancel tim of the debts of foreign governments, which, excluding the debt of Great Britain, which had been adjusted, amounted to Ho affirmed his intention $7,200,000,000.
of protecting the claims of United States citizens against Germany, aggregating - hundreds of millions of dollars, besides -over $253,000,000 expenses of the army of Foccupation, A
THE MEXICAN TREATY.
The ratification - the, Mexican Treity regarded as certain, upon which full diplomatic intercourse will be resumed.
The light craber Weymouth, en routs for the Chin Station with relief crews for the light cruiser Durbon and the
REDUCED TAXATION. President Coolidgo fanmired Mr. "Mel loop Magnolit, leaves, Sheerness on December 15th. She renches Colombo ou lon's plan of decreased taxes on (carned. Yet the fact of bringing directly to January 21st and arrives at Singapore, incomes, a reduction of the charges against the attention of the Chinese Gov where she meets the Durban and again erament the knowledge that the world
тал
on February 1st.
PREMIERSHIP OF CHINA
is looking to it to fulfil the pledges PERFORMANCES
it has solemnly given and repeatedly 3. P4PK-Ű P.M.
reiterated must prove a spar to more {BY COURTESY OF THE “DAILY BULLETIN. resolute action towards recovering that. control over the provinces that the Cen tral Lovernment at present so patently
PERING, December 6th Jacks As Bishop BRENT told the League's Advisory Committee on Ophim at Genera
President To. Kun having addressed recently, China is producing opitum to an communication to the Lower Hause alarming degree. But not by law." urging that no early vote be taken on This, however, in phrase that is at the nomination of Sun Pap Chias present meaningless in the Republic of Pregler, falling which he would be China The only law to which the people.
TO LET
Hongkong, th December, 1923. (1678 ARGE GODOWNS with Good Yentile Water on, 11, 12 and 13.KENNEDY tion, situated in KENNEDY TOW, on the
Tows, West Point.
Apply to
YAT WING BANK,
113, Wing Lok Street,
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG
*Annouros A
FREE LECTURE OF CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
By
FRANK H. LEONARD, CSE,
of CHICAGO, Illinois,
Member of the Board/ectureship of Tux MOTHER CHURCH, THE EST CHURCH or Curier. Boʻziner, in Boetus, MASSA- CHUSETTS,
the CITY HALL
* CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM?!
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 11TH, 1923, AT 6:30 PM.
The Public is Cordially Invited to Attends
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TO LET
that
of China have yet become accustomed is obliged to appost him Shult Premier, practically the law laid down by indivi- the House of Representatives mot this dual rulers. The abolition of opium, in afternoon, under the chairmanship of Wu China was decreed by Imperial Ediet. Ching Linn. We się not aware that those edicts have ever been endorsed by an act of Parlin-
Two postponements were made in the FFICES in USION BUILDING-Troment under the Republican Constitution, hope of obtaining a quorum, and finally
Rooms on Fifth Floor,
RE
Apply
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD,
TO BE LET OR BOLD. EDHILL WEST NO. 1, PLANTATION Roan, To Be Let Furnished for Eight Months from April 18th 1924, or To Be Sold.
Apply
E. L. BRIDGER,.
LANK, CRAWFOav, Lrs.
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though successive Presidents of the Re the Houss adjourned at three o'clook, public have accepted them as the law of when there were prosent 203 members. lang and have repeatedly issued instruc
moderat incomes, and a reduction of charges against modernte incomes from investments. He is opposed to extra pro fit taxes in then of peace.
He defends the mainteáneo" of, an adequate merchant marine, even if tho United States should have to pay the cost of the service
NO FURTHER REDUCTION OF ABY AND SAVE.
He declarod For several years wa have been decreasing the personnel of the army and navy and restucing their power Further reduction. to danger point.
bould
not be mado ALAMITATION OR IMMIGRATION,
President Coolidge favoured limiting
ut wish to partake of the American spirit
migration, adding Those who da ought not to witla iz Africa.
LATER.
*DONGAWA 1920, The issues in the Congren will be tho Soldiers bonus, Bearotary Mellon's plan for a reduction of income taxes, railroad: rate regulation, and some port of casistance to the western farmers, while in foreign affairs the proposal to adhere to a World Court and the Mazican, and Lousanon Treaties will be of chief importance. 17 The World Cuirt propoeal goes to
which it may not emergut pë
tions for their observance. But the REDUCING WAZ MINISTRY STAFF hostile committen in the Senate, from
.
PEEING, December, sih
"law" enforced in most of the opoim growing districts is simply the detree of the military commander. The reports we aro frequently publishing show clearly enough that the Presidential mandates on this subject are disregarded not only in of the 1918 Budget
The War Ministry has issued an order dismissing menbors of the staff in excess
is
The Lausiam Treaty in likely to en- counter Norious opposition from the organ
churches on the ground that it is betrayal of Christion interet i Asin Miner.
(Centimed on page 7.)