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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
LOST,
ETWEEN Cricket Ground sud Lower BETH
Tram Station about " ... Bastur Monday, A Blue-Bowered Chinta SUNSHADE, Short Handle. Reward will be paid on return- ing to the Hon. Mr. P.-H. HOLYOAK, 433 Barker Road, Peak, ar to Mess. HOLYOK,
(681 Hour & Co., LTD.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS,
"LIMITED.
FROM ANTWERP, LEITH, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship "BEN ALDER." - YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform CNSIONE of Carre hard at their
risk into the hazardous andjer extra bazardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, when, and/or from the wharven, delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods
har left the Godewas, and all Goods remaining undcherred after the 28th inraqt, will be sub- ject to reat
All Claims again the Steamer must be premated to the Undersigned on or before 5th May, or they will not be cogaidd
all broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Goldowns, where they will
aramized on the 23th instant, ut 10 am.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.. Bils of Lading will be countersigned by
CIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
Hongkong, that April, 1924,'
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. The Steamship "AUSSA."
(677
Fox TRIESTE, VENICE, SPALATO, BRINDISI, PORT SAID, MASSAUA, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG
AND SINGAPORE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are bereby inform
ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Loowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowl loon, whence and/or from the whares delivery
be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless potive to the contrary be given before 1st
instant..
No Claims will be admittel after the Goods Goods have left the Godowns, and all remaining undelivered after the 27th instant, will be subject to reat.
All Claims against the Steamer must be or before prorated to the Undersigned on the dih prex, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to will be be left in the Godowns, where they examinal on the 90th iust, at 10 am, by our Surveyors, Messrs. Gonnan & Berntss No Fire Insurance has been efected, Bill of Lading.will be cointersigne]. by
DODWELL & CO., LTD,
Agents.
Hongkong, 21st April. 1924...
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5.S. · PAUL LECAT." SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
MONSIGNEES of Cargo froin MARSEIL
LES, &c. also Cargo ex "COM- LECOCQ" fram MISSAIRE PIERRE
fc., in conretion informed with above Steamer are herely
of
HAVRE, COGNAC,
that their Goods with the exemption Opium. Treasure and Valuables am being landed and stored at their risk into the lo downs of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf Kowloon, whence delivery
And Godly after landing.
ay be obtained
Cargo will be forwarded on unles dion is received from the Consignees belpre Nois, TO-DAY, requesting it to be Tandel here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Baderigned Goods remaining unclaimed after the 28th April, 14, at Nous, will be sabject to rent and landing charges.
All Claims must be sent in to nie on or before the 1st May, 1904, or they will not be recognized.
All damaged packages will be examined on Monday, the 4th in turn, at 10 km, by Messrs, Goddard & Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been offceted.
R. RODENFUSER.
Acting Agent,
Hongkong, 21st April, 1924
P.
STRUTHERS. & BARRY. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES PORTS.
THE Steamship
TH
- WEST FARALÓN" having arrived from the above-mentioned ports, Tuesday, 22nd April, 1924, Consignees aro hereby notified that their Cargo is being landed at their rink into the hazardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Lu, Kow Istored at Consignees' risk.
Cargu, must produce an Permit signed by the Superintendent and Exports, Hongkong, before wil be countersigned, or of Lading
Ordem ismet. All broken, chafed ad damaged Carpe" is be left in the Godown where it will be
OF
to
of
ramined at 10 M., ratunlay, 26th April, 1924, by Meears. ANDERSON & ASEE, Marine Barveyers.
All Claimsust be merk
within 10 days of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot recognised.
No Claims will be recognised after the Cargo has left the Godown, and Cargo undelivered after Honday, 21st April, 1924 will be subject to rent.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
bare REMOVED Our Offices to No. WEES VIEUX ROAD CENTRAL
-PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING. (en Froon)
Hongkong, nd April, 1924,
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL." ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUR.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB., TE have REMOVED Our Ofices to No. 6. DES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL (in Froon),
PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,
Treasurers," Hongkong, nd April, 1924,
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THE
NOTICE.
mad
Responsibility
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FREDERICK BROUGHAN MAR
luterest SHALL in the Firm of TAIT & CO, Formosa,
eased as on 31st December, 1925
NOTICE.
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE
TOTICE 19 HEREBY GIVEN that
Scrip No 47 for 500 shares ETO COTTON MILLS LTD, in the name of Mr. EZRA ABRAHAM of Hongkong together with a duly executed transfer deed purporting to
aign the said shares has been Lo
The said shares are the property of the Undersigned and application has been daiy made to the Company for the karao of a Duplicate Scrip.
The public is therefore warned against deni. ng with the aid Shany without reference to the Undersigned. Any person having any knowledge as to the whereabouts of the said scrip is asked to communicate with the Unders | signal.
SLLIS & Co. 617)
THE Interest and Responsibility of TFRANCIS CAIRD HOGG in the Firm)
TAIT & CO., Audr. Deased as December, 1923.
NOTICE.
on 31
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and Responsibility TO NOT. E the Firm of TAIT & GO.. Forvosa. Cras as on 31st Deceraler, 192
$201..
TAIT & CO., ANDY.
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND
MORTGAGE CO., LTD... THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company. ST. GEORGE's BUILDING, NO CONNAUGHT ROAD, on WEDNESDAY, the 30 APRIL, 1994, t 11 o'clock ... for the pulpose of seeing a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Genera Managers for the year coded lat December, 1993, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Wednesday, the 23rd April, 1924, until Wednesday, the 90th April, 1924, both lays inclusive,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
Goperni ManBLETS,
AR
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LIMITED.
THE FORTY-THIRD ORDINARY GEN.
TRAE METING of the Courpany will bebebi at the ffem of the General Managers, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON to... LTD.. Pebler Street, Hongkong, or TUESDAY, the 6 MAY, 1924, at 11 nincs in the Morning. of roving the Report of the for the purpose Dincta, ing the Arcounts, and beting Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED) from the 9th April to 20th May, both days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Managers,
!? Hongkong, 1th April, 1924.
A
BALL
UNDER THE PATRosign of Law Stauss In Aid of
ST. DUNSTAN'S
Will be held at
THE CHLY HALL
FRIDAY, APRIL Sr., 1924,
at 19 P.
TICKET at $4.00 each, can be had from--- Mesar. Moeruir, Chater Road; The Aspersos Music Co, Joe Hlous St The Hoschuss HOTEL; The Koys Horz
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION. SIXTH TOURNAMENT OF THE
SEASON,"
SATURDAY, APRIL Söru, at. 4.15 mar.
AT THE
THEATRE ROTAL.
MAIN EVENTS:
15 ROUND CONTIST OR THE HEAVINE GRT CHAMPLORERIT OF THE COLONY AND TUR HONGKONG Exchange BROKEN" ASSOCIATION'S BELT
C.P.O. CALLAGHAM• v.
Bomalier BARTON, Alma.. Osz BANTAMWEIGHT, TWO Weltrekcat, Two LIGHTWEIGHT, One FeatherweLL AT,
ench of Six Rounds.
BOOKING & MOUTEIE'S:
Members on the 24th. April, 1924 General Public from the 7th April, 1924.
USUAL PRICES.
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TO LET FURNISHED. ROM 1st June,, NEW HOUSE at No Fire Insurance whatever will be FRO DER WATER DAY with 4 Bed-rooms, Drawing and Dining Room and Library. Hot and Cold Water laid on.
Flash Sanitary Byde, Servants" Quarters and Garage, 1 acres of Groned. Apply tom GEO. LAMMERT,
effected
Consignees nee regaunted to ven! in their BT of Lading in exchange for Delivery Orders iramediately.
TRUTHEES & BARRY, Agente, U.S..B. Emergency Fleet Corps. Hongkong, and April, 1924
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4, Queen's Road Central.
No. 23 Is House Streat.
HONGKONG DEVELOPMENT, BUILD. ING AND SAVINGS SOCIETY, LTD.
LOST."
PPLICATION has been made to thin Compant to use to the Hon. Mr.CRAU KIU KI, of Hongkong, 5 Thuplicate Certili cistes for Two Thousand Five Hundred Shares in this Company, numbered 00354, 00555, 008, upon statement 00346, that the 00507, O Certificates Now. 005,
Original
00537,
00358, dated Pld January,
1926. together with relative Transfer Deels attached, have
INTIMATIONS
DEWAR'S
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of the Empire Parliamentary Association: FAR St. David's Day banquet; a London Press Club dinner, and a function at the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire-and "all the while, as
EASTERN CABLE
NEWS.
(TURCON RITTER'S KOENCY.]
we know from the published dispatches HONGKONG EMPIRE EXHIBITION
und his acial speeches in Furliament be must have been immersed in moment ous problemas of State involving a
which only upon ind
and
energy
LAX
of the the most robust of mon could sustain.
The Spirit of the Empire
It is that unbroken Evenness that is so much appreciated in DEWAR'S. It is produced by the skilful blending of whiskies-old and ample-- DEWAR'S is simply a mingling of good things,
It is gift that a public man may well "eory The quality of Mr. MacDoxato's | speeches whether in Parliament or at
REPRESENTATIVES.
GUESTS AT CHINESE LEGATION
IN
LONDON. ----
LONDON. April goth. The Chinese Minister and Mme, Chi
the social board is admittedly high, held a reception at the Chires Legation He has certainly heightened general in honour of Mr. Liang Shih Ye skudd the public respect for the capabilities of Hongkong representatives of the British the Labour Minister, la the address Empire Exhibition. A hundred and fifty be recently delivered to Welsh stud- Far Eastern guests were praenk
ents he èhaffed them good humouredly upon the delights of their academic studios and their happy immunity "Never mind," from Blue Books," he said, "how dusty the roads, you can' pick flowers of honour by the wayside and feel at the end that you have per formed beautiful services for your fellow Remember the words of the beings.
town, LOST or MISLAID; and NOTICE IS Dewar's "White Label" and great American philospher, and hitch HERBY GIs it within
Days from the Date hereof No Chim or Re presentation in respect of such Original Certi heats are made to this Company, we will then proceed to deal with such Application,
For HONGKONG DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING AND SAVINGS.
SOCIETY, LTD., EDWARD B. RAYMOND,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 3rd April, 1924.
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SERVICO. CONSULAR PORTUGUES.
NOTIFICATION.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
PUBLIC AUCTION will be held at this TREASURY OFFICE OF THURSDAY, the 15ru MAY, 1924, at 11., for the sale of the OPIUM MONOPODY in Masso, for a 1924, to 30th June, 1927. period of three years extending from 1st July,
Particular as to the condition of sale misy kong and at this Treasury Ofice. Datel A be seen at the Portuguese Courulate in Hongs
the Blat March, 1994. the Treasury Office of the Province of Macao
.
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41.
60 ANTONIO DE MEIRELLES.
Director.
TO BE SOLD.
MALL TANNERY at Ma Târ Kon, Kowns, together with Plant Hurl
Ako a Plot of Machinery and Stock of Chemical Area approximately 25,000 sq. ft. Land adjoining the Thunery. Arva: approximate 19,000 ft.
Apply PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING,
. Den Vieux Root Central 9713
(Bark of Canton Building)."
:
FOR SALE.
35,000 B.E.T. POWER PLANT.
THIS
HIS Plant consists of the following, all in Working Order, having just recently been
in Full Use:
(A) Your "Mond" Gas Producers capable of generating 400,000 cubic feet of Cse er hour of 140 9.7.1. per cubic foot complete with Washers, Cooling Tower, Serubbers, Centrifugal Cleaners, Blower Motors, Piping, etc., Coal Elevator and Charging Plaut.
(B) Two "Cockeril" Horizontal cylinder
Tandem Donble Acting Type Gas Eng is, 1,000 RIP. each and Two same type 2-cylinder Fagines of 600 BHP. ch, all the above mle by RICHARDSON WESTGARTH & Co., England. Engines complete with
Air Starting Plant, Electric Ignition, Water Cooling Pumps and Motors, Tamming Gear,
Motor, etc.
"Victoria Vat"
as supplied to the Houses Commons. of Lords and By Royal appointment to His Majesty The King.
SOLE AGENTS
S. WATSON
CO., LTD.,
Wine and Spirit Merchants
ESTABLISHED 1841.
Hongkong Office: 11, Chater Road. London Office: 131, Fleet Street, EQ
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The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, APRIL 9, 1924,
THE PRIME MINISTER'S
GIFTS...
i
WHEN Mr. RAMSAY MACDONALD took office as Prime Minister The Timra remarked that if Mr. MacDONALD had had no previous experience to guide him in the high office to which he has attained, he possessed certain qualifications which have been unusual in British Prime Ministers. Heinust be," said The Times, "the most widely travelled Prime Minister in history. Ile has visited nearly all the self-governing Dominions as well
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your waggon to a star. You will not get there. hut you will feel at the end that you will have done your best to enable That is somebody else to do so." evidently the spirit that has aniruated Mr. RAMSAY MacDONALD throughout his career. Though he had no presious. experience to guide him in the high office to which he has attained he seems
VOLCANO VICTIMS. RELIEF MISSION FOR BABUYAN ISLANDS,
MANILA, April 21st. A relief nxpedition is to be sent by the Army to the Babuyan Islandi, in aid of the volcano vistims.
VEILED THREAT" EXPLANATION.
MR. HAMIHARA WRITES TO
MR. HUGHES."
WASHINGTON, April 20th. Hanihara has written to Mr. Hughes disclaiming any intent to convey #veiled threat" in the use of the
Mr.
well able to carve out a path for him.phra "grave cousequence" in his receit Belf, and while he may fail in the attain-1 letter.
ment of his eforts to secure international Mr. Hughes, replying, characterises the peace and the rehabilitation of Europe, letter as a frank and friendly explana- he should at least leave footprints on the sands of time which will enable his successors, to reach the desired goal.
Mr. W. J. Davey, Managing Director of the " Shanghai Mercury”, Ltd, is on a brief visit to Hongkong-and Canton.
tion," He adds that he is quite sure it was far from Mr. Hanihara's thought to express or imply any threat.
It is understood that Mr. Hanihara's
explanation is approved by the Japanese Forge office-(Bruter's American Ser-
ام العام
3. Maurice Jenks, an alderman of the City of London, and Mrs. Jenks are visit GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE- ing Hongkong. They were present at the Race Meeting yesterday in the company of Major Cassel.
Possession without permission of a loaded pistol was the charge hrought against a Chinese at the Central Police Court yesterday when the case was re- uanded for a week.
CHASE.
FAVOURITE FALLS AT BEECHER'S BROOK:
LONDON, March 28th. In the Grand National, Silvo was rid- den by C. Goswell, Chin Chin by Stubbs, Libretto by W. O'Neill and Gay Lochinvar by Duffy. Irish Light did not run.
The weather was fine when the race was run at Aintree today and there was a huge
SUSPECTED COUNTERFEITER. atkdance. Prominent among those pris-
$5,000 BAIL
seat was his Majesty the King, who wit- nessed the racer from Lord Derby's stand in the vicinity of Valentine's Brook.
yards
After a couple of breakaways a capitał A Chinese woman from Canton was
start was made. Winter Voyage made the charged at the Central Police Court C-running from Wianal, Silve, and Shau terday with being in possession of sus-Salah. Winter Voyage fall at the third pected coinage dies. Sal-Inspector Hut fence and at Beecher's Brook the favourite Entering chins opposed bail as the dies were being Conjuror
came to grief. examined by "Canton experts. For the the second round Wignall was defence, Mr. H. L Dennys pointed out
of Silvo who was clear of Sergeant. in front that the purpose of the dies was mere
Murphy, Old Tay. Bridge and Master Robert. At the canal turn a loose hopit conjecture and no false money was found.
Wingal) who nearly fell. Old Tay Bail-was granted in the sum of $5,000.
ther led, but fell two fences after Valentine's Brook, Master Hobert thea easily resisting the atten- headed Silve tions of Fly Mask won the race by four the length. Three lengths separated seerd and third. Drifter came fourth Ant Scegant Murphy fifth. Only right Brisard. Time: 9 min. 40′ secx.
SEAMAN SHOT.
ALLEGED MONEY DISPUTE. ~ A Chinese seaman living on Canter Road was shot whilst coming down the stairs by three men on Sunday night.
(Two DyDamon by Thex KERK & Co. India. He bas been in the United States One bullet grazed the man's skull, and THE EAST RIVER CAMPAIGN.
England, baring an output of 750 and in most of the countries on the another passed through the small of his K.W. each at 250 volts when driven at Continent of Europe.” 100 revolutions, also Two Similar
etc.
"
But Mr. Mac. Dreamos of 275. K.W. each, completa DONALD has other qualifications besides with Switch-hoanls, and Instruments, having travelled widely. He long enjoy For farther particulars, apply to—
ed in Labour circles a reputation, for having a marked capacity for leadership. MERRY, BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agente,
"He is, moreover, a persuasive speaker and The Taxoo DOCETARD & ENGINEERING
ready debater. But what seems to Co., or HaxGKONG, LTD.
have impressed observers must sitec, he Hongkong, th March, 1923.
took office is, his "astonishing energy"; not to mention his versatility. A writer
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CHEUNG CHOW.
M®
TODERN Cottage to Let, Furnished, from May 1st Two Bedroom, Large Sitting Room, Garden Near Bathing Beach."
Write C. c/a Hongkong Daily Press.
TO LET.
FURNISHED HOUSE in Good Position Hot and Cold Bethi. From Middle April to Brptember.
Apply Box No. 489, 489] c/o Bingka Daily Pres..
POLA NEGRI
IN
"PASSION.”
SUPER PRODUCTION. PRICES.
TO-DAY TILL FRIDAY.
THE CORONET.
back. He collapsed near some stalls, and wax in serious condition when removed to hospital. The assailants escaped. It is understood that a money dispute was responsible for the shooting
A SAVAGE ATTACK.
THREE MEN WOUNDED.
NEW RENTS ORDINANCE,"
SECOND PROSECUTION.
The Canton Gazette says :--
"The capture of Hoyuen is confirmed and captured this fortified-place on the officially. The Hunanese forces attacked stb. The next big struggle will be ab Laolung. With the fall of Laolung the ond to Chaochow and Swatow will be clear.
The forces of Chen Chiung-ming are upparently retrenting rapidly begure superior numbers. Once more Waihow is besieged. This time the garrison is composed of something like two thousand men. It will be days of anguish and care
A number of armed men, on Sunday in one of the London papers just tonight, savagely attacked the inmates of a shed situated behind First Stret, West hand makes the cominent that Mr. Paint. They entered as the three in for the men of the garrison with their ACDONALD holds two of the most exactites were smoking opium, and, after comrades last retreating in the direction using knives and daggers freely, made of the Fuzien borders Very Skely no ing of public offices, he has to be their escaper before the police could be serious stand will be made, and that all constant touch with Parliament, he is informed. The victims were removed to available strength will be conserved by All three are in a critical Chen somewhere in Fukion until a better acw to the job, and yet he finds time for hospital.
upportunity presents itself. Much will condition,
depend on how General Chang Tze.ping more outside engagements than any
confronts Chea's retreating forecs. Meau- while, it is to be expected that the Con- recent Premier. It is, indeed, remark able that the Prime Minister should be
stitutionalist forces will carry out the We shall able to spare the time for so much
pursuit most energetically. hear a great deal of the campaign in the speech-making at social and other public
next two weeks." gatherings outside the realm of his
Four summonses in regard to demand- official dutiea. While his mind bas-beca
ing more than legal mat were beard at occupied with such engrossing issues as the Central Magistracy yesterday when the solution of the Reparations Quesa Chinese woman, owner of No. 3, Tung tion, and the recognition of the Soviet, Wah Lane, was the defendant
For the prosecution. Mr. T. M as well as with imperial and domestic
Hazlerigg, Acting Crown Solicitor, said UNKNOWN STEAMER DISCOVERED. problems of great significance and it was an unusual case, as the owner
The steamer which collided with the importance, we find him making fre-bought the house from a party who had quent public appearantes, speaking paid her the higher rent and therefore, . Paul Beau was the 5. Le Fils de defendant might have been misled. This Paul Doumier, a French boat. She was *sually at considerable length-and
was the second case under the new Rents able to proceed to Canton Inter and often with noteworthy brilliance to audi; Orditance and the Crown's object in pro- yesterday was lying off the Butterfeld epees whose interests, are very diverse secuting was to bring the point home. Swire wharf at Canton discharging her Two summonses were for more than cargo. She will probably come to Hong- A recent fortnight's engagements in the proper amount and the other twa kong for repairs. She is owned by the
Kaiyue 5.S. Company. cluded addresses at the National Council for $1.
The Taikoo the with salvage party left" Mr. A. E. Hall defended and the cast for the scene of the collision yesterday. of the Free Churches; the annual dinner' of the Civil Service, the annual meeting was remanded.
THE CANTON RIVER COLLISION.
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