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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.
ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS
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TUESDAY, 24TH MARCH.
HAPPY VALLEY (By kind permission of the Jockar Oz81) STARTING AT 1.30 PM..
OLD BOY'S RACE AT ABUT 3.50 PM, A VISITORS' BACE OF 4WYARDS FOR Å SCHOOLA IN HONGKONG WILL TAKE PLACE.
AT ABOUT 4.00 P.M. 2009]
NOTICE.
WHEBRAS all than the Preise known
J
·INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DÄILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 2181, 1925
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
SECOND EXTRA RACE MEET-
TING will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY
SATURDAY, Elst MARCH, 1925, commenting at 3.80 zm.
The Fort Ball will be Eung at.2.00 7.M. The Charge for Admission to the Pablo
will be $1,
Cand Sailors in uniform, Half Prica.
Meters bern
1.75 advised that they must show thair Besson Tickets to obtain Admission ta the Members Enclosars
Each Member has the right of introducing 2 Non-Hamberg to the Members Enslosure, Tickets for whom can be obtained from Messrs. TAZWeZKAD &. Davi $5 each up to Txinar, Börn Mace,
The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be provent.
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A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITED.
G.
INTIMATIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION,
R. 1
THE Undersigned have receivel instructions
To Sell by Public Auction,
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+
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, the Sirz, 25rn and
MARCH, 1925,
ru
at EM. Naval Yazd, Hongkong, and st KOWLOON" NAVAL DEPOT, commencing
Each day at 9.30 with a interval from 12 Noor to 1.30 .. OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL
STORES,
Stry Comprising Money Chests, Spring Balances, Galvanized Tubing Dialectrical and Wireless Telegraphy Wanles, Gigy, Balsa Rafts, Bonte Sails, Fittings, Carbon Electric Oble, Cooling Stores, Ships, Fittings and Firehearth Gear Iron Beds Mattresses and Fittings, Life Hafte Belts, Carpets, Rugs. Mats, Table Covers Hoses sed Cering, Overcase; Indian Babber and . Tabing. Old Coriage, Canvas Bags, Old India Bubbe Rubber, Old Leather. Old Woolen and
and Linen Bags, Uld Ashortes, Old Paint Drume, Oki Cork, New Canvas Outings, Old Lead Battery Lead and Zinc, Copper & Brass Tubes, Conl Sacks,
Brown Jean, Wood and Iron Blocks, The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Com-Lamps and Fittings Gage Oil, Anchors, Steel Tubes, Old pany will be OLOSED MONDAY, the 18th Stool Wire Rope,
Dirty day of March, to Mospat, the 23rd day of Chain Cabin and Gear, Drilling and Grinding March, 1925, both days inclusive, during which Machines, Lathes, teel Girders, Davita period No Transfer of Shares can be registered. Fiance, Cutter and Dynamo Engines, Tables,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON,
Companes, Binnacles, Logs Clocks, Iron General Managers,
Drams, Old Packing Cases, Packing Boards, Hongeng, 10th March, 1925. [1969 Ok Casks, Rigging Chain, Buey, Wire Brushes, Glass Taben, Side Scattles, Baths, Anvila, Forgos, Vices, Miscellaneous Tools, Ironmongery, Pneumatic Drills, Filters, do,
ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The TOBTIETH ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company (since its registration) will be held at the HareLONS HOTEL, Hongkong, on SATUE DAY, the 215 MARCH. 1925. at 11 x for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Asd of Accounts for the your ended 31st October,
1924
No. 105, WING LOK STREET, and built on the Bemaining Portion of Marine Lot No. 135, have been leased by the owners the LEE FOOK SHING CUMPANY to the Lax TURN TONG COMPANY, under and by virtue an agreement far alesen witten in the Chinese language and dated the day of the Brd Moon in the Kap Tu
(1st April, 1926). And
whereas the rent reserved
erved by the said agree. ment is in arrear and remains unpaid and das
(10th February, 1925). Chau your whereas due demand has been made for the
hid rant accordingly to law.
And where the Teamnts the mail Lex YOZY TANO CONTANT, have cared to remain in possession of the said Promises locked them up and to all intents and parpous
INTIMATIONS
JOHN DEWAR
& SONS, LTD.
PERTH, SCOTLAND.
By Royal Appointment to His Majesty The King
WHITE LABEL
FINEST
وق
as from the 19th day of the frst Moun Yust General Managers, together with Statement Plates, Old Iron and Stout. Old Brass, opp SCOTCH WHISKY
пррем.
to have abandoned the Possessiva.
And whereas the owners under the circum- stances infer thui the tenants have abandoned the said premises and the Owtern will re enter and take pornersion of the same on the 30th day of March, 1925, and treat the conduct of the waid wants an indicative of their
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
intention to surrender the said Fremises an byHE AN HONGKONG GENERAL THE ANNUAL MEETING of MEMBERS operation of Law anless the suit tenant sive Notice
to tha outrary or before the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held on ail 30th day of March, 1925,
MONDAY, 2310 MARCH, 1925, at 4 o'crock This Notics is given by the Owners of the precisely in the OLD CHAMBER OF COM- above Premises The LEE FOOK SHING MERCE ROOM, CITY HALL, for the following COMPANY, of No. 100, Queen's Road East, purposes: Victoria, Hongkong,
0106J
DIA DA BOA IMPRENSA.
DIRECÇÃO DA RELIGIÃO E PATRIA lema honra de convidar on estolicos desta cidade para asistir. La solenes festividades do Dia de Bou Impramin que se realizarão na deminge 22 do corfente, contando de função religiosa D na Catedral da Imaculada Conceição is 8.30 am. e. 4.00 pm, & duma academia literario-musical no Club Lusitano is 5.30 p.m., lembrando-lhes a conveniencia de receberem a comunhão nexwe dis pela propagação Impreuss, de entourang hino Queretes da Bom Deas" na Catedral, a da me incorporarem no cortejo da mesma
Catedral pars o Club Lusitano.
Hongkong, 19 de março de 1925.
FOOTBALL.
19205
SUNDAY HERALD" CHARITY CUP,
SCOTLAND . CHINA.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21st, ON THE CLUB GROUND.
KICK OFF AT 4.30 PM. SHARP. 20037
THE TH ANNUAL PIANOFORTE RECITAL
or
PROF. DÄNENBERG'S PUPILS
WILL BE HELD ON'
TUESDAY, 24 MARCH
AT THE
CITY HALL
AT 5:30 r.M. SHARP.
1. To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year axled 31st Deco
ber, 1924.
2. To elect a New Committee.
3. To transact any General Business,
By Order.
M. F. KEY,
Secretary. Hongkong, 14th March, 1925. [1990
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FIFTY-SIXTE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF BEARE- HOLDERS will be held at the Office of the Undersigned on FRIDAY, the 27TH MARCH, 1925, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with
● Statement of Accounts for the year ended the 32 st. December, 1924,
to
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOSED from the 19 the 2778 March, 1923, both days includivo.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,. General Managers, HONGKONG Fraz Insurance Cot, Lan.
[1958 Hongkong, 7th March, 1925.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THR
HE FORTY SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHAKE. HOLDERS of the above Company will be held. at the Offices of the General Agents, PaDDER SIXEZT, on TUESDAY, the Star MARCH,
1925, at 11., for the purpose of receiving
the Report and Statement Accounta year ending 31st December, 1924.
for
the
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17′′ to the 3187 | Manch, 1925, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Agenta.
Hongkong, 11th March, 1925.
1975
THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TICKETS CHAINELE AT ANDERSON'S NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The
AT $1.00 EACH.
[1957
THE YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LIMITED.
APPLICATION has been made to the
4/444 and dated
1907, for
Offices of the of the Direc
ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHABEHOLDERS will be held in the Qomen's Buildings, 30 MARCH, the
Hongkong, on 1925, at Noor, for
tors Report and Statement of Accounts for the "year ending 31st December, 1924.
The BHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER
BOOK# will be CLOSED from the 20ru to the 30 MARCH, 1923, (both days inclusive).
By Order of the Board of Directors, R. M. DYER
Chiel Manager Hongkong, 12th March, 1925.
501976
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED.
Lots may be inspected on MONDAY, the 23RD MARCH, 1925.
ALSO SALE OF OLD AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING STORES AT KOW.
LOON ON FRIDAY, 27 MARCH, Comprising Table Linen, Implements, Serge, Flannel, de, Bemnants, Blankets, Sundry Articles of Heer and Table Gear, (including Electro-Plated Ware),
*) Clothing, Condemned Provisions for Pozity Feeding,
Terms of Bale-As detailed in Catalogue,
LAMMERT BROTHERS. By Appointment Auctioneers to the Admiralty. Hongkong, 5th March, 1925, (1970
EMPLOYMENT,
European
OF GREAT AGE
AWARDED 50 GOLD AND
PRIZE MEDALS.
THE "VICTORIA VAT”
THE VERY FINEST OLD
-
A
and
'On Thursday night, föar them), two of accomplished." Long before he became Viceroy of India Lord Cunzas, as whom were armed with daggers,, entarod be then was, formed the firm con- a house in Yaumati and found only a viction that the true fulcrum of cook on the premises. The cook.immedi Asiatic dominion lay in the Empire of ately tackled the "two men and deftly Hindustan, and he wrote: "The secret disarmed them, whereupon all four would», of the mastery of the world is, it only be robbers docamped. they knew it, in the possession of the Chief Preventive Officer. S., T., Clarke, British prople.. Our position in with a party, of European. Revenue Off- India gives us the certain command of cers, discovered even revolvers the mainland routes and railroads that eight hundred rounds of ammunition will lay open the Far East in the not seereted.in.the wood, work, of, the bull distant future. Our position upon the of a junk in Yaumati Bay. It is thought ocean, if duly safeguarded, should assure that the contraband.arms were to. have tous the control of the maritime high-been smuggled into an up-country part way." He sympathised even in those where they would probably ba used. by early days with the ambition of Japan bandits. to become, on a smaller scale, the "Britain of the Far East. If she can but intimidate any would-be carmy from attempting a landing upon her shores, and can fly an unchallenged flag over the surrounding waters, while from her own resources she provides occupa- tion, sustenance, clothing, and wages for her people," he wrote. "She will fulfil her role in the international politics of the future Japan has achieved her ambition in that respect, while the future of China is as obscure, to-day as it was to Marquess CURZON thirty years ago. The world then had just been startled by a book which pictured a resuscitated and
SCOTCH WHISKY all-conquering China. Mr. "Cuazos, as
As supplied to the Houses of
Lords and Common".
SOLE AGENTS --
;1
An armed robbery, was attempted at a matahed, at. Shung, Sha Wan. yesterday morning, when three, mèn, two of whom were armed with. daggers, held up the owner, Kong. Tak,..man seventy years of age, and demanded money. The old man managed to blow a police whistle whereupon he was stabbed by one of the men. The three men then decamped The wounded man. was taken to the Government Civil Hospital
"
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
AN INTERESTING VISITOR TO
SPEAK.
An interesting visitor to the Colony is Dr. W. T.. Grenfell M.D., C.M.G., be was then, ridiculed this idea as
Grenfell: of. Labradar" as he is po brilliant extravaganza of the imagination.pularly called! He was educated at He recognised that China's population Marlborough, Oxford and the London would increase, and swell, and continue Hospital,, where he was house surgeon to to overflow, but he gave very good rea- the late Sir. Frederick Treves. At Oxford he played Rugby football for the sons for saying that in "this mement University. Dr. Grenfell fitted out the be could detect no seed, of empire and
Arst hospital: ship for the North Sea foresce no ultimate peril for the White sheries and cruised with the fishermen Race. On the contrary, and having re from the Bay of Biscay to Iceland.'. He gard to the fact that it is in British went to Labrador" in 1992 where he built
R KEEPER Ice Pinition offering PA. S.. WATSON & communities and under the security of four hospitals, a series of co-operative
manency and Good Prospects. Applicants must to Integrity be prepared to furnish Beference and Ability Please apply in Own Handwriting to Box No. 2008, e/o Hongkong Daily Press.
[2008
FOR SALE.
Motor Launch "KEECHONG" together with Dinghy and Fishing Sampan. 374′ x 7′8′′ overall." Speed 8 knots en Kerosine. In Excellent Onter. Fall ticulars on Application to W. ADAMSON, Sunway, TOMES & Co.
TO LET.
1999]
TAROM JUNE 1st, 1925, Two OFFICE
BUILDING" Mors suitable for Share or Ex- change Brokers. Apply to SANG KEE, same Building.
FROM IN 2007, NEW BANE
TO LET.
[1984
TOBAGE SPACE on Marine Lots with Godowns and Chiless Houses TO LET.
W. §. BAILEY & CO., LTD., Kowloon Bay.
11
1799
S.S. **ANGERS."
COMPAGINE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
All Ulaims must be sent in to me on or befors Wednesday, the 25th inst, or they will not be recognized.
All damaged Packages will be examined en day the 21st farinat, at 10.00 sm, by Meurs, Goddard & Douglas.
No Fire Insuranos has been affected.
„E. RODENFUSER,
Agent. Hangkung, 16th March, 1925.
CO., LTD.
BIRTH.
numerous
British rule that the expansion of Chinese stores, an, orphanage and a school, and industrial amall mergies has maintained, its maximum started
In 1912 be opened in St. John's, development, he thought it might be schemes.. argued that European administration and Newfoundland, the King George the protection are essential conditions for Fifth Seamen's Institute, the money for Francisco, on March 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. DAVID TORG, the continuance of that very progress which he had rəised during the previous
ten years. which is supposed to constitute their!
Dr. Grandet is well known as a'writer. peril Much to confirm this view may "His best known books are "Adrift on
Tora. At Sar
a son,
Hongkong Office: 14, Chater Road. Landon Office: 131, Fleet Street, E.C.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, MACh 21st, 1725.
THE LATE MARQUESS CURZON AND THE EAST.
The Autobiography of Doctor,"
Tales
of
be found in the recent history of China. Pack of Toe. Thirteen years of républican Government a Labrador have shown that the cohesion necessary Labrador," and "Labrador Days." He to national strength in China is wanting a written many articles and mono- and is probably unattainable. Marquess graphs on deep sea fisheries, fishermen, Cuzon's Career at the Foreign Office and work among them, as well as his tenure of the Viceroyalty of India afforded exceptional opportuni
With the consent of the Bishop, of Victoria Dr. Grenfell will speak at the Cathedral to-morrow morning at 1 ties of keeping himself, informed of the o'clock, and at St. Andrew's Kowloon at
WITH the passing of Marquess Cunzon evolution of the countries whose problems 6 p.m...
he had no closely studied in his carher Great Britain has lost one of the state-life, and it may well he doubted whether
liest figures in her political life, and a
any living British statesman possesses a Minister who, even if his views were not
knowledge of these problems equal to universally endorsed, could at no time be that of the statesman whose loss the denied the respect of his compatriots and nation now mourns. foreign nations alike, for the strength of his convictions and the integrity of
bis aims. No British statesman probably Mr. and Mr E Shellim and daughter
The matches which were down for decision yesterday in connection with the H.KC.C. Lawn Tennis Tournament were postponed owing to the wet weather.
• WEDDING AT SHANGHAI,
-BOURNE-PORTER.
A wedding of more than usual interest to the foreign community took place on the 10th inst. in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai The chancel was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Miss Marion Porter, daughter of Mr. Harold Porter, HM. Consil-General at Hankow, wan married to Major K. M. Bourne, MC, son of Sir Frederick and Lady Bourne. The Very Reverend C. J. F. Bymaons per- formed the ceremony, which was fully choral
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a beautiful gown of cream and gold brocade, ornamented on one side with a trail of orange blossoms, and made with a abort train of the brocade The veil was of cream-coloured net em- Dr. Isaac Newton, from the Maudesleybroidered with cream chenille and the
Hospital, has arrived in on Colory to join the Medical Service.
He has been appointed to the Port Health Depart ment.
',"
A matahed at Telegraph Bay caught fire on Thursday from a spark emitted from a cooking stove. A Chinese married woman and her face and body severely
had a more intimate knowledge of the are passing through the Colony on the JONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEIL political problems of the East. All his P. & V. Kashgar, bonked to Marseilles. CONDES, &
in connection with boy life he had made a special study of them. Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, In his younger days, he travelled very Tressure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the extensively and discussed in a very in Hongkong, and Kowloon Wharf and Godownteresting series of books the problems Co, Ltd, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after lanting,
which' wire suggested by the national Cargo will be forwarded on palau Optional Intimation is received from the Consignes character, resources and organisation of
bridal bouquet of ten roses and smilax, before Noos, TO-DAY, requesting it to be the countries of Asia as affected by their landed here.
tied with pale gold ribbon. The little bridesmaids. Misies Joan Lachlan, Peggy Bills of
of Lading will be countersigned by the intercourse with foreign or Western
Meibuish, Diana Pratt and Rosemary Undersigned Goods rum ding maclaimed after
Marsh, looked like a bunch of sweet peas, Monday, the 23rd instant, a Noon, will be Powers. The titles of the books that he aubject to Bent and Landing Charges.
each wearing a different pastel shade. All wore gold bands around their heada gave to the world between 1888 and 183
with small clusters of flowers on both bear testimony to the range of
of his studies, iz "The Pamirs and the Source of the
sides, and gold sandals, and carried ribbon, Mrs. Porter wore blue georgette Oxus"; "Persia and the Persian Ques
bunches of sweet peas tied with pale gold embroidered with gold. The bridegroom tion"; "Problems of the Far East," and burned.
wes accompanied by Mr. J. C. Plews, "Russia in Central Asia in 1883 and the
formerly Captain, K.O.Y.L.I., and Meare Four men, armed with daggers, entered A. H. George, M. A. A. Mackintosh, T Anglo-Russian Question." These books
Addia and J. F. Pilcher acted an ushers. presented
wonderfully interesting matshed at Kowloon Chai on Thursday At the end of the ceremony a very neat analysis of the problems they dealt with,night and after binding and gagging the effect was produced by the police guard and though the political evolution of the pants decamped with clothes and of honour forming an archway under which the bride and bridegroom left the jewellery valued at $11" :
Cathedral A reception, attended by continent of Asia has not in some respects
salate-General, the residence of Mr. and hosts of friends, was held in H.B.M. Con followed the precise line of his specul tions, it can at least he said that nothing Colony for the 24 hours ended on March Mrs. J. T. Pratt, immediately after the
The house happened during the lifetime of the 19th shows 3 cases of small-pox, 1 cass Cathedral ceremony.
of enteria fever, and 1 case of cerabro artistically decorated with flowers and author to weaken his faith in the great spinal fever, all Chinese.
plants and a large wedding bell of flowers in.sweet pea colourings, tied with white part he conceived the British Empire
Batin ribbons. The health of the newly was destined to play in Asia. His work
Mr. Orton of 185, The Peak, reports married pair was proposed by Mr. Prath happy speecher. that at 7.20 p.m. on Thursday night, in one of his OMPRADOBE WANTED for British on The Problems of the Far East" was whilst she was walking along Trogigter Numerous attractive presents from friends Firm, Export and Import-Apply Boz dedicated to those who believe that Path, a Chinese came up from behind and and members of the community were dis- dress was No. 79, c/o Hongkong Dadky Prost. *179
played The bride's going away. the British Empire is, ander Providence, snatched her handbag. The strap of thus a chic reddish tan velour, trimmed with the greatest instrument for good that handbag brake and she turned round dark fur, with a hat to watch. Major and Mrs. Bourne will spend their honey- Quiet Neighbourhood with Flemant Cathek WANTED A GODOWN KEEPER the world has scen and who bold that and struck at the thiet who immediate.ymoon la Bagland, returning va Shanghai 1997]
its work in the "Far East is not yet decapod.
TONICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SHAREHOLDERS of THE HONGKONG ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED, will be held at The HONGIORA HOTEL, Fedder Street, Hongkong,
on WEDNESDAY, the Br APRIL, 1925, 19 octoc Noor, for the purpose of recairing 's" Statement of Accounta and the Report of the Board of Directors for the ended the 31st December, 1924, com-
year Arming the
"Appointment of a Director and re-electing a Director and the Auditors,
Directors of this Company to lenne to CEU KWONG LAN of 319, Des Vour Road Central, Hengrong, a Duplicate Certificate for Eight Shares la the Company or other Carti Scate or Certificates in lien thereof,
Prepon the вроп statement that the
No. dalad The Original
dst of for Share numbered 1423 to 1429, both inclusive And 7103 has been LOST or DESTROY
and is Horsby Given
Notica Thirty that if
Days
the Date from hersby No Clain or representation in respect of much Original Certificate is made to the Να Directors, they will then proceed to deal with High
application for a Doplists or other new Certificate or Certificates,
Dated, Shanghai, 27th February, 1925.
T. A. CLARK, 1953)
Secretary and Manager.
THE YANGTSZE INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION, LIMITED..
PPLICATION has bem made
Dimestors of this Company to issos to CHU WING ON of 312, Des Voeux Bond Central, Hongkong, à Duplicate Certificate for Eight Bhares in the Company or other Cartă-
Fien or Certifosten, in thereof, statement that the Original Certificats No 4456 and dated Thirtieth November 1907 for Shares namband 6476 to 6492 both inclusive and 7707 has been LOST or DESTROYED and Notice is Hereby Gives that if within Thirty days from the Date hereof No Claim ́or representation-in respect of such Original
icate
the
No.
ectors, they will Duplicate or other New Certificate or
Certificate is made to the Directication for
then proceed to deal with such
Dertificates,
Dated, Shanghai, 27th February, 1925,
TA. CLARK, 1950]
Secretary and Manager
The TRANSFER FOOKS" of the Com pany will be CLOSED from. WEDNESDAY, the 1st April," 1925, until Wednesday, the Stil Argil, 1925, both days incisive.
By Order of the Board,
J., BARTHOLOMEW,
Acting Becretary.
Hongkong, 20th March, 1925.
ROGATE"
(2007
PRIVATE BOARD RESIDENCE
158-160, Acorts BOLD
(Corner Austin and Kimberley Road), Kowzoox. Tel K. 551
Torma Moderate.
PREPAID
[1994
"WANTED "
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