NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAY. Accordance with Ordinance No. 5 of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of PUBLIO BUSINESS on THURSDAY, 1 JANUARY, 1925,
(1653 Hongkong, 24th December, 1924.
NOTICE,
DRSTRIOT GRAND LODGE OF HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA, E.O.
FORTY-NINTH
REGULAY
THEANNUAL KNETING of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China will be beki on MONDAY, the 29 DECEM• BEB, at 9.13 2.x. Parcist.
All M.M. are Invited to Attand.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"
ELLERMAN DINE.
FLOK UNITED KINGDOM U
CONTINENT.
Steamship
THE SY OF BARODA “”
baring arrived, Consignees of Dargo by her are informed that all foods are being landal at their
into the hazardous and/or extra- risk hazardous Godown of Holt'x Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowas, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after 2nd January, 1925, will be subject to Bent
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before th
1925, or
or they will not be recognized, All brokan, chafed and damage. Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays be tween the hours of 10,45 am. and Noon, within
the free storage period of one week.
No Fire Etrursace has been effecto. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by THE BANK LINE, LTD., General Agenta.
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Hongkong, 27th December, 1924
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP,
LONDON
STRAITS.
The Steamship "BENVORLICH." CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform
ed that all Goods are being fanded at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra
EONGIOR kazardous Godowns of the AND KOWLOON, WEARY AND GOSOWN COMPANY, Lap, whence, and/or from the wharves; delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ave left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 2nd January, will be
abject to Bext
All Claims against the Steamer, must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 15th January, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods am to be left in the Godom, where they will be examined on the 2nd January, st 10 AM.
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO, LTD.,
Agente.
F1650 Hongkong. 27th December, 1924.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
CONSIGNEESARFEDON
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be dia charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowlood, where it will lie at Consigase's rink and subject to Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Whad. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 27th December.
Optional Cargo will be landed, unless Notice has been given prior to Steamer's arrival,
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are left in the Godowns, where they will be to be HD examined on
Tuesdays and Fridays between A.. and Noor within the the hours of
Free storage period
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd January,
be subject to Beat 1925,
all Claims sgurt the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th January, 1926, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected...
BUTTERFIELD & SWIEE,
Agenta, Hongkong, 25th December, 1924.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00.3 STEAMER
"KALYAN."
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29rn 1924
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE CATHEDRAL HALL. THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 1923, at 9 .M.
THE HONGKONG MALE VOICE CHOIR Ansisted by Prominent Local Artistes. CONDUCTORY. STANLEY COLLETT TICKET8-93 and $1 at ANDERSON'S.
PROCEEDS IN AID OF
ST. JOHN'S CÂ'THEDRAL FUNDS.
זי
INTIMATIONS
For the FESTIVE SEASON
* You, may, Obtain
an under-current of anxiety in high quarters regarding the Far East," it in safe to say that it does not exist by reason of say suspicion of Japan. The story that Japan objected ton proposed visit of the American Flect After the projected maneuvres off Hawail next year, has been officially declared in Japan
Mr. G. M. Young, Manager of Messral FAR EASTERN CABLE Butterfield & Swire, left on the Sarpedan for Shanghai on Saturday.
NEWS. [TÉROUн· LLUTER'S AGENOT.] +
By amendments to the Traffic Regula tious notified in the Government Gazette, CARGO OF GÙNPOWDER EXPLODES
AT OTAEU. the five-cent fares for ricksha abolished.
"
are
Mr. Robert Gordon Robertson, whose
"Toxyo, December 97th.
It is reported from Otaru that a cargo of gunpowder which was being unloaded accord- to be without foundation, while the disappearance had caused some anxiety,
at the pierside exploded. Many casual- American Government seems eminently returned to his friends on Friday,
ties were caused when the fire started, satisfied with the relations subsistinging to a Police report.
The Christmas mail brought by the s C167" the CHOICEST of WINES between Japan and the United States.
LATER. It has been authoritatively declared at Kalyna was in, the hands of the Parect! It is spreading towards the city. Fur-
Department by about five o'clock on her details are not at present known. that there are no Japan- Washington
Saturday. There were more than two American issues outstanding. This, we thousand parcels," are told, supported by the recent express sions of Baron HAVARRI, the Japanese
HONGKONG JOCKET CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING 1925.
ENT Cloed
σε
10
ANTRIES for the Fortheaming Races
SATURDAY, JANUARY, 1925; at 3 r., and must be sent. to The SECRETARY, c/o LINSTEAD & Divis Alexandra Buildings, an. or before This Data.
Entry Forms are now Ready and can be kad at the JocxEY CLUB STABLES, Race Couns, HONGKONG CLUB, OF LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
(1600
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NOTICE.
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. (1918), LTD. WE beg to give Notice that A Call of 31
Per Share has been made upon All Members holding Shares upon which only $1 has been paid and that the Same will be Pay- able to the Bankers of the Company, the Hore. KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkong, on or before the 25TH MARCH. 1925,
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers.
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NOTICE.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
NE Certificate for 600 Shares Nos. 001/49600 inclusive in this Company, standing in the Name of the Late Groo HETHERINGTCH, Has Been LOST; and if at the Expiration of One Month from the Date hereof the above Certificate not be forthcoming. Another Certificate for the said Bhares will be issued by the Company, and thereafter no other will be acknowledged.
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A. 8. WATSON & CO., LTD.
THE CHILD PIANIST.
MASTER EMIL DANENBERG
(7 YEARS OLD)
WILL GIVE A RECITAL.
THURSDAY, 8TH JANUARY, at 5:30 PM.
87. ANDREW'S HALL, CITY HALL........
Angie by MRS. D. BROWN (Vocalist) and PROP DANENBERG in 2 Pians Works.
TICKETS-$1, $, $1.
At ANDERSON'S.
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TO LET.
and SPIRITS
AT WATSON'S.
CHAMPAGNE(Vintage Wines) BRANDIES of Great Age
WHISKY LIQUEURS
PORTS
SHERRIES MADEIRA
&c, &c, tc
With mirth and laughter let old
wrinkits come;
And let my list rather heat with wine, Than my heart cool with mortifying
gromna. Why should
man whose blood is
warm within, Sit like his grandsire cot in alabaster? Sleep, when he wakes? And creep
into the jaundice By being perish?
A. S. WATSON
CO., LTD., Wine and Spirit Merchants..
ESTABLISHED YEARS.
BIRTH.
the 20th Co-At Hongkong, on
December, 1994, to Mr. and Mrs V. ML COLLACE, of the CM. Customs,
1640 Lapps, a son
MARRIAGES.
Ambassador in London, and Mr. MATSU- DAIRA, Japanese Ambassador in Washing ton, deprecating jingoism, sums up the confidence felt by the American Adminis tration in the preservation of Japanese According to a dispatch Friendship. which has reached Japan regarding the reception of the new Japanese Ambas sador to Washington, Mr. HOONES 'is entirely at a loss to understand what has led to the recent scaremongering. He is reported in the cable to have described the relations between the two
countries' an
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The explosion at Otaru occurred in the A Chinese woman who was taken to compound of the station where 983-camen the Government Civil Hospital from No. of dyramite were being unloaded. All 30, Des Vœux Road West, suffering from of them exploded owing to one boor poison alleged to have been self-adminis, dropping in the station. The coal and goods yards wars set on fire, and several teres, died shortly after admission.
Mr. E R. Dovey, the Government lighters were sûnk, and buildings in the The were slintte red. Analyst for Hongkong, returned to the neighbourhood Colony of the 25 Eulyan on Saturday,ensualties at, present knops are:--
Killed While in England he was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain.
Seriously injured Slightly injured
50.
50 980
REFORM OF THE JAPANESE UPFER HOUSE..
The late Mr. H. Hyndman, who died at Macao on December 28th, at the 'age
Toxyo, December 27th. of 96, served the East India Company, like his father before him. Mr. Hyndman
This evening in the Diet, M. Yokota, was well-known in Hongkong. He leaves. unprecedentedly satisfaca sons-r. H. Hyndman, jur, of the Minister of Justice; announced that tory." The measures taken by Japan in Mesars. W. S. Bailey & Co., Ltd., and the Government's Bill for the reform of the matter of saval disarmament appears Mr. P. Hyndman, of Shanghai-and the House of Peers will be introduced
three daughters.
to have pleased the American Govern- ment, no less than the withdrawal of Japanese troops from Siberia, the retro cession of Tsingtao to China, the an nouncemeat of the open-door policy rix. aris of China, the abandonment of Japan's special sphere of influence in China as a result of the abrogation of the Ishii-Lansing Agreement, and the can cellation of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance: According to the report cabled to Tokyo of the speech delivered by Mr. Huones when officially welcoming Mr. MATSU DARA, he found nothing to quarrel with even in the attitude Japan has taken in connection with the American immigra tion question. That is the one question on which any soreness" can be up- posed to exist on Japan's part, and it certainly cannot he said that this ques- tion remain so acute as to justify any suggestion that a conflict in the Pacific is in contemplation. That the muspicion America is evidenced by exists in speeches made whenever a discussion on Japanese-American relations arises in the House of Representatives. Only a week ago a Democrat. in the House,
OFFICE 18INGLE ROOMED BROWN-HONE-A Shanghai, on Dec. who was himself satisfied that the foreign
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NOTICE
22nd, Lieut. SYDNEY BROWN, R.N, of
He has taken up
A London contemporary mentions that the son of Sir Robert Ho Tung, Mr. Edward Ho Tung. remains in England another year to undergo a series of in- structional courses. clerical and departmental duties in the Guaranty Trust of N.Y.. Lombard-street. and has cutered the London School of Economies as an evening student.
during the session. This announcement followed a threat by the Seiyukai vank and file to introduce a resolution de
* STORMY manding the reform of the Upper House
TIMES "
AHEAD.
LATER. Jr. Yokota's announcement in the Diet late last night has warded off 's some what embarrassing situation. for the Government,
His Majesty's Consul at Tamsui (Mr.
The Diehard" section of the Seiyu- G. Ii. Phipps) has informed the Depart tment of Overseas Trade that the final
Agures for the first rice crop of Formosa kai was apparently dissatisfied with the for 1994 are 2,980,020 koku, or 14,779,409 Government's indeänite", sagracces" ro- 1 bushels." This shows an advance over the
first erop of 1920, and is 18 per cent. in garding reform of the House of Peers,
record:** The excess of the average for the last five and are determined push their proposals Years and constitutes a
for such reform, despite the advice of value is placed at Y.06,280,375:
the leaders. It was their intention to The report of the governing body of the School of Oriental Studies, London move a resolution demanding urgent con- Institution, for the year ended July 31st videration of a measure of reform, which last states that 375 students (including.
333 women) attended during the session, resolution would probably, have had the as compared with 400 students in 1922-23.1
Course.
AT THE THEATRE.
PERFORMANCE " WISH WYNNE COMPANY'S OPENING
Instruction was given in 37 subjects. It support of the opposition groups, and, been virtually is stated that although the number of, if carried, would have Army officers taking courses in the school
a vote of non-confidence in the Govern-" continues to be small, those who took ap the study of Arabic, Chinese, Japanese,ment, besides splitting the coalition be- and Turkish during the session showed themselves eager to proft by the opportu cause the Renseikai were prepared to nities of study afforded by the War Office stand by the Government. ~
Such an incident occurring at the out- st of the session on a day usually de- voted to mere formalities is regarded politically as indicating that stormy times are ahead when the real work is H.M.S. Peternfield, to IRIS, the only affairs of the United States, are being daughter of Mrs. A. O. HoNEs, of handled by President COOLIDGE and Mr. Shaoghai
a dignified and sensible
The inimitable Wish Wynne and her commenced after the recess. talented company of entertainers gave EVANS-RICHARDA-At Shanghai, on Dec. Hronts "In
20th, 1994, MINNIS HAWTHORNE EVANS, Way" was provoked to, counsel members their first performance in the Theatre CITY OF DURHAM" DAMAGED.
Owing to younger daughter of the late Capt. of Congress that the best thing they Royal on Saturday evening. RS. HANSOME, O.B.E, Carcatvon,
by which they travelled up. from Singa- Wales, to Joux ARTHUR RICHARDS, of could do would he to "keep their months heavy weather in the China sea, the ship Berkeley, Cal.
shut. We may be sure that if there pore did not arrive until about 5 pm, DEATHS.
existed any justification for anxiety or 'and consequently the Company were un-
able to make adequate preparations for from Hankow to London, has sustained MARTIN-At Sutton, Surrey, on Decem-
ber 18th, NEIL LIVINGSTONE MARTIN, alarm, the American Government would the opening performance. The bookings a damaged propellor in the Suez Canal,
for the evening bad been large, and rather late of Shanghai (By cable)..
their entertainment damage is not serious, RACING-At Paris, on December 22nd, not be slow to tell the people. The view than disappoint the public by a postpone and will probably be detained. The
GEORGE RACINE, aged 63 years, Chair of the Japanese Ambassador in Landonment, they gave
These little man of Racine & Co., S.A..
is that the relations between Japan and without an orchestra and without any
attractive stage setting.
wero cheerfully ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
"never more defciencies, however, the United States were
overlooked by the large audience who Mr. T. MURPHY, on behalf of his family,
wishes to express thanks to his Super cordial than they are today." That may applauded the performers rapturously intendents and the members of the be so, in so far as the attitude of the and demanded many encores. Police Force and all the friends of
PORT SAID, December 20th. The British steamer City of Durham,
PORT SAID. December 27th. The City of Burhanz's propeller bas
ficate of seaworthiness has been given for been repaired temporarily and a certi
the soyage. The ship has sailed.
2
[FROM THE DAILY BULLETIN."]. ~;. MANILA CITY COUNCILLORS. SUSPENDED.
Wish Wynne, the star of the Company, greatly entertained the house with ber the late James Murphy for their two Governments are concerneil, but messages of sympathy and floral there certainly have been times when it character studies, of a Cockney school tributes on the occasion of their
cinema fame, and many others. Theatre bereavements and especially the could be said that the attitude of the girl, a country girl, an aspirant for eminent medical and nursing staff of people of Japan has been more cordial audiences in the East embrace people of the Government Civil Hospital for
MANILA December 26th to wonder beforehand whether the char- their kindness, care, and attention towards the people and Government of so many nationalities that one is disposed during his illness.
[654 the United States than it is today.acter sketches which have won "fame in
Governor-General Wood has suspended. but JONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEIL
However, we can safely be guided in our the entertainment palaces at home would LES, &c., in connection with above
evoke the same appreciation berg, Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods Hongkong Office: 14, Chater Road ARRIVED HONGKONA O 27 Dec, 1924. with the exception of Opin, Treasure and London Office: 131, Fleet Street, EC. judgment of the political relations be the hearty applause which followed each four members of the Manila City Council
being
landed and stared at
tween the two countries by the mutually clever little study left no doubt is the for corruption, in awarding 1 contract for Vambles are FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA,
satisfactory assurances which the, respec- mind that "Wish Wynne's wonderful art building city schools their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong
suppose PORTSAID, COLOMBO AND
and 1 Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd.
tive Governments are able to give. We of interpretation bal captivated all be-
bolders, though we may well STRAITS.
Kawloon, whence delivery may be obtained
have had the somewhat fantastic sug that those familiar with the types sho immediately after landing.
scation that events in the East, such as portrayed enjoyed her impressions
the most. an alleged drift towards Soviet Japanese The entertainment, given by the Com- friendship, are forcing Great Britain and pany is a varied one calculated to ap to all tastes. Mr. Alfred Canning- the United States to group themselves
voice, is a feast in himself. It is seldom,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- marned Vensel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed 42 TUZ mux in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns st Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery
an be obtained so the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed bare unless
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless fatimation is received from the Consignees before Noes, To-DAT, the Clad inst., roq sosting
to be landed hers.
Bills of Leiling will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after Monday, as 29th Instant si Noon, will be subject to Rent and Landing Charges.
WI
The Daily Press.
Korekore, Dzcexxxx 29ru, 1924.
to
SCAREMONEGERING.
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DOCKYARD RECREATION CLUB.
SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.
The second of a series of bi-monthly
Dot imagine that anybody in the against the Eastern Powers and Russia am, who has a magnificent baritone Concerts was held in the Dockyard. Re- brary Siz menys before arra the Wednesday; the S1st, inst, or they will not Far East who follows at all closely the but we venture to think that in the life indeed, that Hongkong has the opportareation Club Room on Saturday evening
hours of the Steamer, Goods not cleared within 8 days, including
date of arrival will be subject to Bent
No Fire Insurance wil be effected by us in y case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowni for examination by the Consignes, and the Company's Sorvayers, Messrs. GaDDARD & Dovolas, at 10, on Mondays and
Thursdays
All Claims must be presented within Ten days of the Steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.
Olaims will be admitted after the Goode are left the Godowa "
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO,
Agents Hangrang. 27th December, 1904 ·[1656
All Claims must be sent in to use on or before
be recognized.
All damaged Packages will be examined on Monday, the 29th instant, at 10.00 by More Goddard & Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
R. RODENFUBER,
Agent Hongkong, 22nd December, 1924. 1638
ON SALE DOUND VOLUMES of the HÒNGKONG BWEEKLY FRESH, January to Jane,
1924
Price $7.50% Où sola at the Bongbong Ball Fans Often,
nity of listering
to a singer of his quality. presided over by the Chairman, Mr. J. S. time of the present generation there is His songs included old favourites like Gillingham, Chief Constructor. An ex- trend of politics in this part of the not likely to arise any need for a group The Arrow and the Song" (to Balfe's ecilent programme, world has paid the slightest heed to the ing of the Powers very different from setting)." Simon the Cellarer," "Mary,
Archie Hake was provided recent scaremongering regarding the that which exists to-day. present relations between Japan and the Uaited States. At all events, they will place ao credence whatever on the sug- gestion that there in danger of an armed added to the List of Authorised Archi- delighted the house with a medley on), Mr. Archie Brook (Bass), Mr.
arranged by Mr. go and call the cattle home." and scles
The following artiets appeared before tions from popular operas all given with very fine effect
Other contributors to the programme large and appreciative audience :-Mrs. were Gwen Adeler, "the Dainty Singer W. Fleming (Soprano), Mr. P. Hatfield The came of Mr. A. J. Máy has been of Dainty Songs," Harold Walden, who (Piano Solos), Mr. A. E. Peacock (Come-
tects in the Colony,
confict between the two Powers. The
American origin, and if a 11 story has
The Hongkong. Male Vuice Choir an- the London correspondent of the "New nounce a concert at the Cathedral Hall Fork World recently alleged, there is, for Thursday, January 8th
vocal and instrumental humour, and Zoe,
an accomplished dancer, who entertained Hubert Annisa (Tenor), Mr. W. Gill and Mr. Chislett (Bass Messrs. Grenham the house with eccentric dances,
very Complete changes of programme ars and Mitchell (Comedians) were Hake were efficient siccompanists." announced for Tuesday, Thursday and funny. birs. Alderman and Mr. Archie Saturday.