NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE HERERUAL GENERAL
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
MEETING
OF SHAREHOLDERS IN THIS COMPANY will be held at the Hong- XOXA HOTEL Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the pr¤ FEBRUARY, 1994, at 11 AM, for the purpose of receiving the Report at the Directors together with Statement of Aa
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 1984.
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THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
MEETING OF THE CREDITORS of the Company will be held on the SEVENTH DAY of FEBRUARY, 1934, at the Uffees of The HONGROND LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCT Co., LTD., Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, ab ELEVEY TRIBTT Ordinates of Section 181 of the Companies
INTIMATIONS
BRITISH EMPIRE ZXHIBITION. THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK CO., LTD.
"ODELS constructed by this Company, M which are shortly to be despatched to the British Empire Exhibition, will be ON VIEW at the KOWLOON Docks to the Publis brt WEDNESDAY, the 18TH INSTANT, and Daily thereafter until WEDNESDAY, the and 5 r.M.
counts for the year endine Stat. December, 1:25.03 the FORENOON, pursuant to the H3RD Instant, between the hours of 9.30 1.33. |
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 1st February to the 9th February (both days inalusive), daring which period No Transfer of shares can be Registered
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers"
1435 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1974.
ONE
NOTICE.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
NE Certificate No. 7741 for One Hundred Bhares Nos. 57651 to 67750 incisive, in this Company, standing in the Name of Mr. GEORGE HOWARD MAY (deceased) has been LOST, and if at the Expiration of One Meath from the Date hereof the above Certi-
Hente be not farthcoming, mother Certificate for the said Share will be issued by the Com pany, and
thereafter no other will be acknowledged.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1934,
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NIPPON WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY TOKYO at the
CITY HALL
MONDAY Asd TUESDAY, the 281 AND 29TH INT, from 11.M. to 7 2.M. EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS By the Most Calobrated Artists of Japan, FOR TWO DAYS ONLY.
Mosur KOMOR & KOYOR have arranged This Exhibition for Lovers of ART in Hong kong and extend a Hearty Invitation to All interested.
Prices of Pictures all Marked in Plain Figures.
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FOR SALE. EISS TESSAR CAMERA, practically
91 18 cm, or Leser Size by using Frame. Cost $500, Accept $250,
Apply Box No. 237,
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PUBLIC AUCTION,
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DARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of
Fablic action
to
of
be held on MONDAY, the 28th day January, 1994, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of En EXCELLANCY THE GOVERNON, of one Lot of OROWN LAND at Conduit Bond in the Colony of Hongkong, for a town of 76 yours with the option of renewal at a Orown Bent to be fired by the Surveyor of His Mesti Th Kine, for one further term of 75 years.
OF
THE LOT.
PARTICULARS
1
Boundary Measurement,
10 font
}
4u per mla plan,
ABOGE
- Annual Restal
Oport Price,
28,550 120 19,878
1933
VEREENIGDE NEDERLANDSCHE
SCHEEPVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (UNITE NITERKLAND: NAVIGATION Co.) HOLLAND-OOST AZIE "LIJN (HOZZAND-EAST A LINE). NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THOM ROTTERDAM, AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG AND BREMEN,
THE Steamship
"SAPAROEA (4)" Laving arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are notified that Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardons and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence, and/or fram the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Goods bet elcared by the 18th January, 1924, will be majoot to rent.
7911.
At this Meeting the Creditors will be asked to determine whether an application shall be made to the Court, for the appointment of any person as Liquidator in the place of or jointly with myself, the Liquidator appointed by the Company or for the appointment of a Com- mittee of Inspection.
LS GRERYHILL.
Liquidater,
THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING CO., LTD.
Hongkong, Blat January, 1921.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.
THIRTY SIXTH
1
A. Launch will leave Blako Pier for Kow. Loox Docs Daily at 9.30 4.3., 10.37 11.30 AX, 2.30 PM, 3.30 P.M., and 4.30 r. and return to HogazoNG at 10:15 AM, 11.15 By Order, 1,00 P.M., 3.15 P., axi 5.30 rat.
R. DYER,
Chief Manager. Kowloon Docka, 15th January, 1924.
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"OLEN LIVE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM UNITED KINGDOM AND
STRAMS.
THE
THE Motor Ship
GLENBEG"
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY MEETING ot SHARE GENERAL HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of fears, JARDI, MATHEUbaving arrived from the above porte, Conaign ser Co. LTD. on MONDAY, Su JANUA
of cargo by her are hereby informed that all FOON, for 1924, at 11.13 O'CLOCK in the FORENOON, the paracse of receiving the Report of the goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns and Kowloon Whef and of Directors together with a Statement of Ac the Hongkong counts for the year ending 31st DecemberGodown Co. Ltd. whence, and/or from the
be obtained. 1953
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com-haves, der dared by the 23rd January,
Goods not cleare pany will be CLOSED from Friday, 18th
at Noon, will be subject to rent. January, to Monday, 28th Jaanary, both days on, anafed and damaged packagra inclusive, during which period No Transfer of
are to be left in the Godowas, where they will of Consigneca Shares can be registered.
be examined in the presence of by Hurs. Goddard & Douglas, on 27ad January, 1924 at 10 AM. Claims against the Steamer including those for cargo short delivered
must be presented on the special form provided, and must also be submitted within 30 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
L. S. GREENHILL,
Acting Secretary, [198 Hongkong, 11th January, 1924.
EL
HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION COMPANY, LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWENTY TRIED ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- GENERAL HOLDERS in the Company will be
held MATHEPON at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, &Co., LTD., on MONDAY, JANUARY, 1934, at 11 o'clock in the FoRENDO,
Directors together for the purpose of receiving the Report of the
counts for the year ending 31 December, 1923.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE HATHESON & Co. LD,
a Agents. Hongkong, 16th January, 1924.
INTIMATION
PORTS
AND
SHERRIES
For many years we have enjoyed a reputation for Ports, and Sherries second to none. We invite connoisseurs to "give our “D” & “E” brands of both a trial. We do not ask them to buy blindly but
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to visit our extensive Wine
Vaults and taste these choice
wines before buying.
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A.
-S.S. "CORDILLERE” SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from Friday, 18th January, to Monday, 28th January, both daysONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSELL- inclusive, during which perind No Transfer of Sharea can be registered.
at
g
By Order of the Board of Directore, L. S. GREENHILL,
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, 11th January, 1924.
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇÃO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLERS, THE ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTH THE
ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE BOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, No 4, DES VOUX Road, on FRIDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY, 1994,
12
O'CLOCK Noox, for the purpose of receiv
of the Directors, together with Report
Accounts declaring a Statement of Dividend and electing Directors and Auditors. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Saturday, 19th Janu- ary, to Friday, 1st February, 1924, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of sharts can be registered
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD, Secretary. Hongkong, 8th January, 1994.
TO LET
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LES, &c. also Cargo ex 5.5. "YANG TSE from COGNAC, &c., in connection with aboveSteamer are hereby informed that their Trawle goods with the exception of Opium, Bud Valuables are belag landed and stored At their risks into the Godowns of the Hong- kong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon, whence
ence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after the 23rd instant, st Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me oa or before the 27th instant, or they will not be recognized.
All damaged packages will be examined ou Wednesday, the 23rd instant, at 10 am, by Mesers. Goddard & Douglas,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. R. "BODENFUSER,
Acting Agent Hongkong, 17th January, 1994.
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NOTICE TO CONSIONERS. The Steamship WRAT CASTLE"
Frox NEW YORK. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, at Kowloon, whense and/or from the wharro delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless to the contrary be given before 21st police
The two Europeans, who were missing the election." Well, the Conservative Party abandoned Protection for the time from a party eight local residents tour- being, but, this notwithstanding, it has ing Lantao Island on Sunday, reached It appears that been denied a short lease of office. We Hongkong on Monday. are prepared to believe that the Labour they got separated from the rest of the Party will abandon for the time being party and decided to spend the night on the 'Capital Levy, and possibly-also, for Laatun
the time being-its Socialist adjuncts.
"Atudent from Kwangsai committed To do otherwise would be to make its lease of "office as short as that of the suicide at the Tai Loy boarding-house;" Conservative Party. Dropping these Gonnaught Rend Central, on Monday by legislative" projects. the Labour Party inficting a deep wound in his throat with a ruzor. The decerned, who wan' brings itself practically into line with
7 years of ago, was said to be of un- both rival parties on most domestic
sound mind.. questions.
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We are informed that Bishop Pozzoni has so far improved that he was removed from the Mission House yesterday to the French Hospital at Causeway Bay. His Lardship is very grateful to all those who either called at Bishop's House last week
The new Government is destined to he composed almost entirely of men-anil apparently one woman!--who are ab solutely without previous experience in office. Lord HALDANE, who is mentioned us the likely Lord Chancellor, is the single exception so far revealed in the
or made enquiries regarding his illness, His forecasts of the Labour Cabinet. fordship's nonnination is doubtless sug Earth tremors throughout Manila and gested by the consideration that the the Philippine Islands recently and the Government must have
a spokesman disaster wrought by the fire which follow- in the Houss of Lords. - IF the ed in the wake of the Japanese cataa- Labour Party remains in othee for trophe, have caused an increase of 200 per so long, we shall look forward to theernt in the earthquake fire insurancs King's Birthday Honours List with more policies written in Manila during the last than the usual interest, because a Labour four months, according to a conservative. Government is likely to find the Upper estimate made by one of the leading fire House an insuperable obstruction to insurance companies of Manila, is the
drastic logislation" until it swamps Mania Times,
Mcan- the House with Labour Peers. while we can but speculate as to what
The Rev. 4. Kirk Maconachie lectured
the Labour Party when it takes office at the Union Church Hall, last night he will do to solve the unemployment pro- foro a large gathering on Scenes from blem, which, with what we may call the Chihli and Shantung.". He explained kindred problem of Reparations, is the that the lecture was the result of a fur- question of outstanding importance. The lough apent in these two Provinces of His re- country will be anxious to learn what North China two years ago. definite astion, at variance with the marks were illustrated by a number of At the close, Mr. policies of the Conservative Government, interesting, slides. the Labour Government proposes to take. Maconachie was cordially thanked for his
interesting address. We know that it looks for an
early aunelioration of the Labour problem from
S. WATSON & making the present recognition de facto
CO., LTD.,
Wine and Spirit Merchants
ESTABLISHED 1841.
BIRTH. BURN-AL Shanghai, on January 10th,
to Mr. and Mrs. S. J. BUEN, A WON
Hongkong Office: 11 Chater Bosa. Loudon Office: 111, Fleet Street,
The Daily Press.
HONGZOSO, JANUARY 2320, 1994.
LABOUR'S TRIUMPH.
ад
Mr. Charles F. Vance, head of the United States federal rubber committes investigating the rubber possibilities of the Philippines, has" informed Governor Woed that Mindanao offers an excellent field for rubber cultivation. Aside from ica rich soil, the fact that it is below the typhoon belt renders the island very pro- pitious for extensive rubber planting. A Bill having as its object the development of the rubber industry in the islands was sent to the Legislative last week for approval.
of the Russian Soviet Government re- cognition e jure, placing it on equality with the Governmeats of all the other European countries.. Incidentally this will involve the appointment of a British Ambassador to Moscow, and it i understood that Mr. J. O'GRADY, who was returned for South-East Leeds by a majority of 5,100, is slated for this post. We do not know whether "the great Continental Diplomatist" was a Russian who told Mr. MACDONALD "that since the election in England "the ice, which was getting thicker around us is beginning
THE TAI LEE" PIRACY. to break" It might well be a metaphor from Russia, and there has certainly | CAPTAIN'S IMPLICIT TRUST IN THE
NO, 1 BOATSWAIN. Obeen no indication from any other source With that ice is beginning to break, Mr. MACDONALD himself as Prime Minis
Information came to light yesterday ter Russia may well be optimistic. We which goes" to how the implicit trust have yet to learn, however, what the which the late Captain Willox placed, in attitude of the Liberal Party will be on
the No. 1 boatswain who, as stated this question, as well as on other foreign exclusively in yesterday's Daily Press, questions which must immediately engage tarned No. 1. pirate and is strongly the attention of the new Ministry, but believed to have shot down his master hitherto they have not shown themselves in a very treacherous matiner. When the greatly out of accord with the broad No. I boatswain was signed on the articles lines of the foreign policies the defeated of the Tai Lee, he was taken on at the Government has been pursuing. The express request of Captain Willox, who more the position is analysed the cleater recommended him very strongly to the it becomes that it is controlled by the owners of the vessel. The Captain abo. Liberals, and it will be surprising in-gave him permission to select a number The boatswain made his deed if the next six months pass without of the crow.
wotection's well, for the swelve he recom another general election.
mended to be taken on turned pirates and helped to loot the ship.
THE LATE CAPTAIN WILLOX'S FUNERAL.
THE political position at Home has become of absorbing interest now that the Conservative Government has been defeated by a majority of 12: It follows that Mr. BALDWay's Cabinet will resign and that H.M. Tug Kisa will invite Mr. RAMBAY MACDONALD, the leader of the Labour Party, to form a Ministry. As recent cables have made us aware, al)
FFICES UNION BUILDING-Two laims will be admitted after the Good, this but fulfils general expectation. For
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEER," OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
From NEW YORK via ILOILO.
per Company's Steamer TALTHYBIUS CONSIGNEES
are hereby notified that the Carge will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowison, where it will be at Consignees risk and abject to terms and conditions of The Cargo will be
borace at Holt's wharf, for delivery from
All broken, chafed and damaged packages are Godown on and after 2141 January.
unless notice
to be left in the Godowas, where they will be Optional Cargo, l
will be examined on the 26th January, 1994, at has been given prior to Steemer BerĪVR).
d damaged goods are A by Mesare. Goddard & Douglas Claims against the Steamer must be pre to be left in the Godown, where they will be
-10
All broken, chafed
and
Overscas conie under
H.E the Governor and Lady Stubbe gave a Dance at Government House laat the governance night to which a large number of resid of the Labour Party. It is a change that ents were invited. creates widespread misgivings and appre
No havs left the Godowns and all Goods", the first time in its history Great Britain remaining undelivered after the 27th instand, in imperial affairs, the Dominions will be subject to rent
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 8th proz, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, abafod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will behension, if only on account of the pre- xamined on the 28th inst, at 10 am, byvailing uncertainty as to the policy a our Surveyors, Mesra GODDARD & DOUGLA
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents,
Hongkong, 21st January, 1924.
AND
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN-STRAMSHIP CO, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. JONSIGNEES per Company's Stamer
"AGAPENOR"
Labour Government may be expected to adopt. Parliament must necessarily be adjourned for a short period while Mr. MACDONALD Constructs his Cabinet and setiles the terms of the next Speech from the Throne. Mr. MACDONALD is no doubt sincere in his belief that the change will be marked in the history of the country for good. That is the sort of hope that now Governments always fondly cherish, but the verdict of
each successive
An exhibition of Japanese watercolours is announced at the City Hall next Monday and Tuesday.
In the act of mounting his pony on Saturday, Major White was thrown and sustained broken leg.
The funeral of the murdered Captain took place last evening at Happy Valley Protestant Cemetery. Despite the tragic. circumstances of Capt. Willox's death, the gathering at the graveside was un- usually small-a sprinkling of: "Ching" Coast Officers and that was all.
The burial service was conducted by the Rev. G. E. Lindsay, Vicar of St. An drew's, Kowloon, who at the conclusion Meers. Carroll Bros. inform us that expressed sympathy with the dreeased'n the Lunas Rubber Estatea, Ltd, have relatives on behalf of St. Andrew's Church declared a final dividend of 71 per cent. and on behalf of the community of Hong- payable on the 21st ihst
kong-
"
Amongst those at the graveside were A Chinese girl aged 11 car was Government is that the history of its knocked down by a taxicab at the foot Mr. E. D. C. Wolle (Captain Superin- predecessor has been one of tragic failure. of Garden Road on Monday morning tendent of Police), Captain Thomas (of sented in writin,within 10 days after arrival examined on 53. Thesdays and Friday are hereby notified that the Cargo will be di A Labour Government," declared Mr. Sho was lightly injured and sent to the the s.s. Heung Shan), Captain Walker (of of steamer, otherwise they will not be the hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon sharged mto Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it MACDONALD in the House on Monday, Government Civil Hospital for treat the s.s. Kwong Tung), Captain Evans"(of","
..
rocognized.
No Fee Instrance will be effected by the undersigned in any case whatever.
Bill of Lading will be conntraigned by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN, General Agenta. Hongkong, 21st January, 1934.
NOTICE.
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NY Persone having Claims against the Estate of the Lais. Mr. ARTHUR J. HOBSON, Chic! Constructor, HM Dockyard, Hongkong, are requested to present them in writing to the CIVIL SECRETARY, H.M. Dockyard, Honghong, Not Later than MON- DAY, the 28TH JANUARY, 1924.
S. COLLETT,
Civil Secretary."
H.M. Doskyard,
Hongkong, 21st January, 1924,
betwee
within free storage perind
No claims will be admitted after the Goods EL Are left the Stone's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th January, will be subject to rent,
All claims against the steamer must be pro sented to the undersigned on or before the 9th February, or they will not be recognised
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents Hongkong, 21st January, 1924, (225
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*NOTICE OF REMOVAL MEEOcon of the HONGKONG DAILY FRES3 have been removed to 14 CHATER ROAD (2rd foor), to which Address all Correspondence should be directed.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1923,
will lie at Consignes risk and abject to
the sa. Hang Cheong), Captain J. C.
MacKechnie (of the e.s. Seuning, when
and conditions of torme
of storage at Holts might create many fears, but what ment. Wharf. The Carge will be ready for delivery would he still worse would be action
Godown on "after
January. Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice which would degrade the House and Eight cases of morphia, valued at gel was pirated home weeks ago),
has been given prior to steamer's arrival, bring it to a deadlock." In effect this
broken, chafed, and damaged goods are
FAI
about $900,000 were seized by R.O. Ward Captain Sparling (of the 5. Tientsin}, to be left in the Godowne, where they will be is an appeal to the Liberal Party, to before the s.s, lakoski Maru left here Mr. T. T. Laurenzon (Secretary of the examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between extend their support to a programme of for Shanghai. It is believed that the China Coast, Officers' Guild), Captain the honra of 1945 Ast and Noom within the free which they do not yet know the details, drug was destined for Kobe, having beca de la Sala, Mr. Sanders (Chief Engineer
shipped at Marseilles.
of the ss. Fing On), and Mr. A. N. storage period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Mr. ASQUITE, a month ago, publicly pro-
A. D. Thomas H Teagus, of HM.S. Selon have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods claimed that it is the Liberal Party in remaining undelivered after the 28th January, the House, who really control the situa-Famer, has been awarded the Royal Amongst those who sent floral trtutes will be eabject to eat.
All Claims gait
the Steamer must be tion. Neither the Tory Party nor the Humane Society's silver medal for his were The Sze Yap S.S. Co., Ltd. (owners presented to the undersigned on or before the Labour Party," be affirmed, has a gallantry in saving Lieut. Thomas H. of the Tei Lee), the China Coast Officers' 11th February, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
A gente. Hongkong, Stat January, 1924,
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chance of obtaining a short lease of office Dickson, who was on Submarino Lo when Guild, Captain R. D. Thomas, Captain de unless it abandona for the time being she sank on August 18th during the la Sala, Captain J. C. BírcKechnie, nud
others. the principal position on which it fought typhoon which then raged locally..