NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
PLEASE Note I 488med Managers
for the HoxoxONG SMALL INVESTOR'S SMARK AND REAL ESTATE Co. Hongkong. from 1ST JANUARY, 1934, also please Note that my Contract as Hongkong and Bouth Chima Msanger for the INTERNATIONAL TRADE DITKorea, Lro, expired on 31st December, 1923.
J. E. OLLERTON,
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NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that as OLLERTON has relinquished his Manager- ship of the EONOLONG BRANCH and is now infio way connected with the Company.
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THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPER
.
No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Hongkong.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13mm, 1994
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
REMINDER.
HONGKONG CRICKET" CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
INTIMATIONB
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1994. “
FEBRUARY 20TH. 2187, £xv and WIRD.
NTRIES CLOSE on FBIDAY, 167MBERS have the privilege of in:
M
FEBRUARY
NOTICE.
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"R. FREDERICK CHARLES FALL, having returned to the Colony, resumes Charge of our Insurance Department
rom Date,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO, LTD. Hongkong, 8th February, 1994.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION MESSES, LINSTEAD AND DAVIS,
SPECIAL TOURNAMENT.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 1024,
AT 9.15 P.M.
at the
THEÄTRE ROYAL.
KAIN EVENT:
FIFTEEN ROUND CONTEST FOR THE FEATHER- WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLOIT AND THE Scort Hanster BILT
Stoker P. 0. J
CARTRIDGE,
Royal Naval Yard,
(Imperial Services
Featherweight
Champion)
A B. CHADWICK, H.M.S Marazion (Lightweight Champion of the Culonj).
FIVE MINOR CONTESTS OF Six RUNDS ZACH HAVE ALSO BEEN ARRANGED,
BOOKING-
For Members Only on the
Chartered Accountants, announce that they have removed their Ofices to the 187 FLOOR of ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
I
`PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.
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HAVE This Day Admitted, say Nephew
Mr. J. M. D'ALMADA REMEDIÚS 14 & Partner in my Practice which will be carried un ander the Style or Firm Name of LEO: D'ALMADA AND NEPHEW.
Dated the 9th day of February, 1824
LEO. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,
Bolicitor,
York Building,
Hongkong.
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14th and 15th February at MovTRIES. For the General Public on tha
16th and 18th February at MouTRIE'S.
"
USUAL PRICES.
WAIT TOURNAMENT — March 8th at the
THEATRE ROTAL.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP 00, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
AND
IONSIGNEES per Company's Steamar
"ATREUS”-
it
are hereby notified that the Oargo will be dis sharged into Enit's Wharf, Kowloon, where will be at Consignees risk and subject to and conditions of storage at Holta Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown 'n and after 12th February.
Optional ca
will be landed, unloer notice
has been given prior to steamer' arrival
All broke, shaled, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
on any Tudelays and Tridhaa web examined on the hours of 10.45 AM, and Nocs within the free etongo period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have lett the Emmer'a Godown, and all Goodr remaining undelivered after the 18th February,
be subject to rent. All Claims against the Steamer mast be "presented to the undersigned on or before the Marsh, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be affected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th February, 1994.
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THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., COPENHAGEN.
THE M/S
*JAVA"
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS, LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
REGISTER OF MEMBERS of the HONGKONG TRAMWAYS, LIMITED, will be CLOSED From THURSDAY, 14TH FEBRUARY, to WEDNESDAY, 2778 FEB. RUARY, 1924, both Daya inclusive.
W. E. ROBERTS, Secretary, Hongkong, 7th Februacy, 1994,
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHẢI -
BANKING CORPORATION. «
The
по
troducing Two Non-members to the Members Enclosure.
A Limited Number al Tickets are_available and may be obtained from serra, Linstrad & Davis, Alexandra Buildings, on or before TUESDAY, the 19th FEBRUARY.
Price $10 Per Day or $30 for the Mesting,
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Treasurers.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this COR PORATION will be held at the CITY HALS Hongkong, en SATURDAY, the 2320 FEB- RUARY 1924 at 1130 A for the purpose of
receiving
the Raport of the Court of Dir lectors together with a Statement of Accounts
for the Year ending 31st December, 1923. will be closed from Monday, 11th February to
Register of
of Shares of the Corporation Saturday 23rd February, 1994 (both days inclusive) daring, which
transfer period
of shares can
HEREBY GIVEN AND Registered. the SHAREHOLDERS of the BONORONG that an EX TEAORDINARY MEETING of and SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION will immediately upon the termination of the le held on the day, and at the place aforesaid Ordinary Yearly Meeting for the purpose of considering and if thought it of passing the following resolution Tiz
That the Directors of the Boxarose and SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION be and they are hereby requested sad authorised
on behalf of the Shareholders of the to take the steps necessary for the tive Council of the Colony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the mame 1 the Governor
by of Hengoong with the advice and
consent af
Action of an Ordinance into the Levit
andar
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MESTING 1924.
FEBRUARY KÜTE, 21ST, SIND and S3ED.
INTIMATION:
E
WHISKY
MEMBERS' Badges of Admission are Now OLD
Beady and may be obtained by those
Members, who have not already received them, from Mears. LINSTEAD & LATIS, Alumandra Buildings. Members are Notified that they cannot gaia Admission on production of the Metal Badges issued last year.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
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HONGKONG' JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1924.
FEBRUARY TOT¤, slær, 1970 and 23RD. TICKETS of Admission to the Fablic Enclosure may be obtained from Məsera. KELLY & WALA or at the Gate. Price-$3 Per Day.
Soldier and Sailors in Uniform-31 Per Day. No one Admittal withent a Ticket to be shown to the Ticket Inspector at the Gate.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, 3211
Trassurers.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
PASSES for Servants will be issued on application to Messrs. LISTEAD & Davia, Alexandra Buildings No Servants will be allowed inside the Enclosure of the Race Course, during Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS.
These Tickets are only available for Servants. while in Attendance on their Employers or when on Duty at the variour Standa Any Chinese fourd, loitering about with Servant's Passes in their possession will forfeit them and holders thereof will be removed fromthe En cleaned
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C. B. BROWN, Secretary.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU. FACTURING CO., LTD.
THE FORTIETH ORDINARY AN- NUAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at ST. GEORGE BUILDING, Chater Road, BUARY, 1894, at 11 o'clock M., for the Victoria, on THURSDAY, the SUTH FEB
Statement of Accounta purpose of receiving a the year ending 31st December, 1998, and and the Report of the General Managers for electing a Consulting Commitics and Auditors. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com any will be CLOSED from Thursday, the 21st February, 1994, until Thursday, 28th February, 1824, both days inclusive
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managera. Hongkong, 9th February, 1924.
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HEREBY GYEN, that
the Legislative Council thereof to effect the THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO, LTD amendments necessary to the
to the Ordinance which the Corporation is incorporated and NOTICE carrying en business so as to allow of the ordinary note issue of the Corporation being increased from $20,000.000 to $30.000.000 and to modify the existing requirements as the deposit of
its note
landed and placed at their risk into the (amely $10.000.000) of such ordinary note (a) So that the whole of the increase hazardons and/or extra hazardons Godown issue shall be secured by coin or bullion or of the Book whenco delivery can be
approved securities.
THE
FAVOURITE.
SUPERFINE QUALITY
GENUINE
snd
PERFECT
Among native bank failures at the New Year settlement is the Hip Sang bank a Saikwan, Canton, and a bank at Fat-
outstanding "economie „issues.”
*** Ang-
A big ries mill at Shuntak has beers way," said M. KAMENOFF concluding destrayed by fire. The loss is estimated this part
of his speech, "we can hipe) at $100,000. that with Mr. MacDONALD, more than with any one of his predecessors, we can reach an agreement wegarding the safe guarding of the peace of the world, adjusting the various conflicting interests that are rending the world to-day, and so alleviating the burden of military expenses weighing on all Europe and, in particular, on British Labour."
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The light cruiser Cairo, Captain A, E.
C.B.E.-last
the China Walker. Station-has just been recommissioned for further service on the Base Ladies Station, to where she went from China.
By kind permission of the Officer Com- manding. Major R. C. Campbell, the Band of the 1st East Surrey Regiment, will play "it St. John's Cathedral on Sunday, February 17th, at Evensong "at 8 pm. All seats are free at this service.
ADVT.
Referring to France, the speaker said that the Soviets had been compelled to trausfer part of their trade apparatus from France to England. **France," he said, ought to realise that what has been, nationalised remains nationalised; eur gallant soldiers of the Red Army did not shed their blood in the struggle against interventionists for the Seine Tribunal to be, eventually allowed to reshape that which was conquered with blood. Believing that business rein tions are mutually profitable, we
are ready at any moment to start negatia tions, but not unless there be recognised certain elementary axioms already accept ed by England and Italy." The coning with his wife on Monday at Cheung solidation of friendly relations and the Ha Wan three men approached him from
behind. One held him whilst another stole strengthening of economic bonds with from his pocket $140 in notes and from Germany are described as "fundamental his finger & gold finger ring. The thieves
then run away.
AGE principles of the Soviet's policy."
BLENDING
Matured and "Bottled
in
ኒኒን
· SCOTLAND,
A. S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
Wine and Spirit Merchanta
ESTABLISH 1841.
BIRTHS.
&
LeaLis-At Shanghai, on February 6th, the wife of NORMAN LESLIZ, IL NOG. MASTERS-At Tsingtao, on February 2nd,
to Mr. and Mrs. E. G. MASTRES,
son.
Hongkong Office: 1a, Chater Road. London Office: 131, Fleet Street, E.C.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 13TH, 1924.
A fire in Sap Sam Hong Street at Canion on Saturday morning created a good deal of consternation as feral native banks and the branch of the Back of East Asia were in close proximity... but the efforts of the fire brigades succeuil- ed i confining the are to one building..
A Chinese living at 114, Tainan Street, Sham Shui Po, reports that whilst walk-
"
Yesterday was a general holiday in Cant. commemoration of the Tiniz cation of the South and the North after the Manchu Tynakty was overthrown.' Government offers were closed and the Chinese newspapers suspended publica- tinn for the day. Many of the shops in Canton have not yet finished their New Tear holiday.
1.
There was #tremendous applause " when M. EAMESOFF proceeded to refer to the relations of the Soviet with the East. Our friendship with the Oricut. striving at independent national progrean is not," he said. "the product merely of the present-day situation, but one of the corner stones of the Soviet Government's policy. This friendship we do not bar- gain for. The manner in which the news of LENIX's death was received makes us proad that our leader inspired, in far China, the forces of a democratic nation to a new liberating work. The peoples of the East must know that our friends ship with them is as sacred to us as it
31. G. R. Sayer presided at a meeting is to themselves." This is exaggerated afternoon at Post Office Building. Thoan of the Sanitary Board held yesterday
nonsense, of course. Dr. Sux YAT SEN present were: Hon. Mr. H. T. Creasy, ordered flags on official buildings in Hon. Mr. A. E. Wood, Dr. W. W. Canton to be half-masted for three days,. Tao, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin and Pearce (Medical Officer of Health). Mr.
and a small group of students in Peking Mr. J. A. Fraser (Secretary). No busi- held a memorial service, or political ess of general interest was transacted. demonstration, in honour of Læsts, and
Recent Admiralty orders show that' these are described to the Soviet Con-Engineer Commander F. F. Buckmaster gress as "the peoples of the East" The has been posted to the light cruiser Despatch, China Station, Sub-Lieutenant simple truth is that "the peoples of the V. F. Royle, has been ordered to join East" are no more and no less in sum the light cruiser Diomedr, China Station, pathy with Soviet als than are the has been directed to join the river gun- Engineer-Commander H. M. Hayward
peoples of the West." Everybody would boat Bre for service with the flotilla doing economic policy in Russia is yielding be gind to be assured that the new duty on the rivers of China.
Local interest in the Empire Exhibition results which satisfy its cee hundred which is shortly to open at Wembley is and thirty million people; but autis-widespread according to a communication we have received from Messrs Thor. factory evidence of this remains to be Cook & Son who inform us that the furnished. The statements of Russian demand for the illustrated folder des- cribing its features das been so great official news agencies cannot be accept that it has been necessary, to secure a
On all the main issues Judge Peter" Grain gave judgment for defendant in the action he tried at Tientsin, brought by Hu Shu Ping, a compradore, against Braad Bros.. Dewhurst & Co.. and Richardson & Co. Plaintif surd for the return of his compradore's guarantee, commission and disbursements, the aetion" arising out of the Piece Goods Crisis."
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are issue in the following in respect of an MONDAY, 3RD MARCE, 1924, at 11 AM RUSSIA AND THE POWERS. foreign capital, as in all things else, but "vening. At their second performance
hereby informed that all Goods are being
& Kowloon Wharf and
Godown Co. abtained as soon as the goods are landed
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manner.
No Claims will be admitted after the amount provide that whatever the total to 3rd March, 1924, both days inclusivo.
Goods 08
J
'encores.
The
cd as reliable. M. KAMENOFF tells us further large supply from England. There several "thousands of: copies in his speech that "the aionopoly of are now available. foreign commerce (el, by the Spriet Government) is immutable" on this point Those who wish for a couple of hours the Soviet "will not compromise." The thorough enjoyment should not miss the THIRTY-FIFTH ORDINARY
secig Dick Norton and his company Soviet Government will be faithful to of Globe Trotters who give their final GENERAL MEETING ll be held at the Company's Offices, ST. GEORIE'S Building,
LEIN's policy in the matter of attracting performance at the Theatre Royal this
for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with
"foreign capital wishing to collaborate last night they presented a varied pro- a Statement of
gramme which the audience thoroughly in Russia must clearly understand that enjoyed from beginning to end. ing Directors and Auditor. Accounts to 31st December, 1922, and elect-Is-view of the progress which is being
made towards à restoration of diplomatic the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics members of the company received well The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Cam-relations by the Powers with Russia. is no object of colonial exploitation meriteù applause and granted several
particular interest attaches to a speech We are not aware, that any Power is made on January 30th to the Soviet seeking colonial exploitatión in Russia“ Congress at Moscow by M KANESORF, All that foreign capital is seeking there Acting President of the Council of the is security, and Russia can only expect People's Commissaries. We have received to get it when such agreements are an English translation of this speech from reached with the foreign Powers as, will the Rosta news agency in Peking. The completely assure information given by M. Kamzsory that THE THIRTY FIFTE ORDINARY
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE Italy was then on the point of signing a SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be treaty providing for full de jure recogni- beld at the Offices of the Company, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING GEORIES BUILDINGs, Chater Road, Victoriation of the Union, of Soviet Socialist Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the ir MARCH, Republics, was greeted, we are told, with 1924, at 11 o'clock in the Foxoox, for the loud applause. Speaking of England, purpose of receiving a Statement of Account and Report of the Directors for the year end- M. KAMENOFF declared that the Soviet ing 31st December, 1023, and, declaring a Government cherished no illusions with Dividend.
of the
note issue may be stany particular time the amount of coin as distinct
■ hava left the Godoy Be the 80th of deposited by the corporation shall never be
and all Goods from bullion or approved securities to be
udalivered February, 1924, will be subject to rent
Al broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown, where they azarcined by Mosers. Goddard & will be Douglas on the 20th February, 1924, at 10 a.m. „Alf Claims against the vessel muat be presented to the Undersigned before the 23rd of February, 1924, or they will not be recognized
No Fire Insurance wul be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,
Agente. Hongkong, 18th February, 1994.
tills in actual circulation.
less than one third of the total amount of the
By Order of the Board of Directors,
A. STEPHEN, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 4th February, 1924. [308
A
CORPORATION.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 1478N Certificate 5/NS 7
7044 dated Hongkong 18th May, 1911, for 10Shares numbered 84240 84258 inclusive and Certificate Provisional No. 33729 dated Hongkong 20th of February 129917/133913 Inclusive, both reseterad
P. & 0. S. N. CO. 57729 dated Hongkong 20th of
STEAMER FOR
COLOMBO, STRAITS,
AUS. TRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN. FORTE & LONDON.
Through Bills of Lading issued for Batavia.
Persian Gull, Continental, Amociona “
kad Bouth African Parts.
E J
Fia
THE ShipSOUDAN." Captata
Thornton, carrying Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this Fort on or about WEDNESDAY, 207H taking Passengers.
FEB, 1894 NOON, Partz and Cargo for the above
Silk and Valuables and Tes
for Italy, Francë
Bank
ESTHER FANNY Name of been Destroyed by
ficates not be produard should thess 1
pany will be CLOSED from 23rd February
By Order of the Board of Directors, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th February, 1914........... (347
GRERN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Kolay
in the February, 1924, natil Tuesday, the 4th day of
have March, 1974, both days inclusive. Certi
By Order of the Board of Directors,"
SHEWAN. TOMES & CO.
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th February, 1994.
to the Bank before the ZED FEBRUARY, 1924, New Certificates for the Shares will be issued, and the aforesaid Certificates No. 5/NB. 7044′ and Provisional No. 67/723 will be thereafter treated by this Corporation as Null and Void.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
A. G. STEPHEN,
Chief Manager,
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NOTICH.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
NE Certificate No. 7741 for One Hundred
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HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF
AND GODOWN CO., LTD...
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
regard to the coming into power of the Labour Party, the policies of white lenders were fairly well known. True," he said, "hy giving their voten to the Labour Party the English workers voted for full, unçonditional recognition of the U.S.S.I ME RAMSAY MacDoxald, however, leans not on the Lalur movement alone, but on
The death is announced as having occurred on January 2nd of Mr. J. S.. Serymgeour, who, was formerly in the old Oriental Bank Corporation, from which he retired when that institution suspeod- other places, he had been manager at Amongst ed nearly forty years ago. Singapore and Calcutta. Mr. Serymgeour has reached a great age, and was within lew days of his 90th birthday. His son was also in banking, and was one of the H.E The Governor arrives back from branch managers of the Hongkong and Manila to-day.
Shanghai Banking Corporation, in the East.
it
The Hongkong Boxing Association announce a special tournament at the Theatre Royal for Monday next.
Major E. A Penny, L.M.6., having arrived from Tientsin, has been posted to the Military Hospital st Kowloon for duty.
London mails of January 17th reached us yesterday via Siberin. By the same mail came letters posted in London on January 3rd.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week ding January 20th amounted to 79,061 tons and the sales to 78,352 tona.
A Chinem debtor at Westminster was
the Liberal, too; xl, in fact attempts may already be noticed at hampering the unconditional recognition.” Buz be thought the Soviet Government might THE THIRTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY hope that Mr.. MACDONALD would live up T ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE to the pledge given to British Labour, proprietor. A defendant at Tarko Nah HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of The Soviet Government," he proceeded shop, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., oa
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1924, at to say, is well aware that after the
this Company, standing in the Name of Mr. GEORGE HOWARD MAY (deceased) has for the year ended December 31st, 1923. bean LOST, and if at the Expiration of One
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- Month from the Date hersof the above Certi ficate be not forthcoming, another Certificate pany will be CLOSED from Thursday, Feb for the said Bhares will be issued by the Comary 14th, 1924, to Monday, February 26th, pany, and thereafter no other will be 1924, BOTH DATE INCLUSIVE acknowledge.
stated to be a barrister and & restaurant
Clerkenwell
Mr. Frank Bestow Wiborg, a'prominent New York Clubman is en route to the Orient per & President Clertland, Mr. Wiborg is a member of The Union Leagu and National Golf Clubs, New York Cits, and of The Metropolitan Club, Washington. He is one of the founders of The Ault & Wiborg Ca, and allied companies, and has helped to bring the organization to its present internationa} position in the manufacture and sale of Printing and Lithographic Supplies Some of the versatile travel experiences of Mr. Wiborg are embodied in ένα books under his own pen. The Travels of and A Commer- an Unofficial Attache
America.
"
cial Traveller in South
The short term notes" issued by the Canton Government are still causing The Danton Gazette says that:Instond much trouble among t
the shop keepers: of turning the Short Term notes over to the soldiers, the Government author
The honorary degree of LL.D. will be ities find that the policemen and the
and London (under arrangement)" will be. tran Shares Nos. 57851 to 57750 inclusive, în 21 A., for the purpose of receiving the Rapert recognition there will yet remain out conferred on the retiring Vice-Chancellor members of the merchant militia can'
Mail Steamer Pro shipped at Bombay into the ceeding direct to Marselles and London.
of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts, standing questions which must big roof Hongkong University (Sir William handle the circulation of the notes more Procle will be received at this Office until Noom, the day before sailing. The contents and valus of all packages are required.
For further particulars apply to—
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE
& CO.,
Árents. Hongkong, 13th February, 1924
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A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1924, * ́`· (236
W. B. BROWN,
Secretary Hongkong, February 5th, 1024.
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adjusted, but it sees that an agreement Brunyate) at the Congregation to be held eficiently. The notes will soon he turned
on Monday next; "
over to the policemen and the militia men and they will take them to the different is quite possible. Accordingly, the Soviet has already declared to the British The Vice-Chancellor Designate of Hong-business hours to ask the merchants to Government that it is willing to create, kong University (Mr. W. W. Hornell) exchange them for cash. It is said the arrived in the Colony yesterday morning amount of notes for each business house after the recognition, a joint Anklo by the Tacada. He was met by the will be decided according to the size of Russian Commission for settling the Registrar (Mr. N. Teesdale Mackintosh). Lits tastes.
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