NEW ADVERTISEMENTS."
DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONGKONG & SOUTH CHINA C.C.
NOTICE.
DRETEREN are Reminded of the Ma
SONIC SERVICE Arranged for SUNDAY EVENING, 31st Test, ab 6 o'clock, in Sr. Four's ORHIDAAL
(3118
THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
ARE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH
TEORDINARY MEETING of SHARE
HOLDERS in the Company will be held at
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 1926
WAGANTS FOR TIDE WATER Hara Bon Aprointed SOLE
OIL COMPANY, OF NEW YORK, and are prepared to quote on Labricating Oils and Gresses
Representative direct from the Refinery attached to our Staff.
Tax JANDINE ENGINEERING CORPORATION) LTD,
I
14, Pedder Street, Hongkong
(3106
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT."
REMINDER.
CLOSE
fee of the Company, No. 44. DES VOTUERIES ARE on SATURDAY
ROAD, on TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY, 1996, at 12 o'clock Noox, for the purpose of
receiving & Report of the Dir ctors, together
with a Statement of accounts, and electing
Directors and Auditori..
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will
HONGKONG PÓLO CLUB.
(3116
THE FINALS of the KOTLL OUT
tha
JANUARY, at 9 r., on the CLUB GROUND.
Hatch will be followed by The GYMKHANA Events given below :--
1-PID STICKIMO,
bo CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, SRUHE Hayed on SATURDAY, SOTH FEBRUARY, to TUESDAY, 15 FEBRU- ARY, 1928, both days inclusive, during which Period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Director.
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary: Hongkong, 26th January, 1926.
NOTICE.
PROVINCE OF MADAO.
TELASURT DEPARTMENT.
[3121
IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the T
30 INST. At 11 x. and before the Committee mentionel in Article 155 of the Regulation of the 3rd October, 1901, the Bid ding will take place for the Exclusive Rights to establish the Game of FANTAN in MAOAO, for the Period of FIVE YEARS, from the IT OF FEBRUARY, 1926, to 31ST OF JAN- UARY, 1981.
The basis for the Bidding will be $1,200,000 Per Annum, with the Reduction referred to in the g of the 1st of the Conditions, which will serva se the basis for the Definite Agreement.
No
o one will be permitted to Bid, unless he has presented Document, showing that ho has deposited with the Macao Branch of the Barco NACIONAL ULTRAMARINO, the Sum of $120,000. This amount will be Returned to Unsuccessful Bidders.
The other Conditions may be seen in this TIZASURY DEPARTMENT and slao in the PozTU- DUESZ CORULAte General at Hongkong.
PLINIO TINŬCO,
Colonial Treasurer.
Macao, Treasury Department,
22nd January, 1926.
[$119
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.
STEAMER FOR SINGAPORE, AND BOMBAY.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN AND CONTINENTAL PORTE & LONDON,
THE
Steamship
a
ALIPORE"
aarrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this Port at FL, on TUESDAY, the
FEBRUARY, 1926, taking Cargo for the
above Ports.
Bilk Tainable Cargo for Italy, France and London (under arrangement) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceading to Bombay and there tratanipped to the on-carry ing Steamer for Marecilles and London.
Farcels will be ceived at this Office until 5. , on the Day previous to Sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be
declared.
For further Particulars, Apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & 00.,
Agents
[3120 Hongkong, 27th January, 1928)
HAMBURG-AMERIKA` LINIE.
از
THE Motorship
ERMLAND" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notified that all Goods are being
2-THREAD & NADEE RACK.
LAD 3.-MUSICAL CHAIRS.. 4.-BENDING BACK
5. OBSTSCLE RACE, ENTRY to these Events is OPEN to Al Members of the HONGKONG POLO-CLUB and to Subscribers to the FAS Le Hours. Entry lista showing Conditions of Events are posted at the CrusHouse, the Stables and so the HONGKONG CLUE and will be CLOSED an TUESDAY, JANUARY 26T
Admission to the Match and Gymkhana is Open to Subscribers to the Fax Lo HOUNDS, Members of the Poto CLUB and their Guests.
Tea will be served and Refreshments provided.
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FANLING HUNT RACES.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TE, 1926.
INTRIES for the STEEPLECHASE
MEETING at FASLING RACE COURSE CLOSE on FEBRUARY 1st to DE F. PIERCE-GROVE, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
The HEAVY WEIGHT and LIGHT WEIGHT RACES are Open to all (whether Subscribers to the Hunt, Members of Pale Club, Hongkong Defence Corps or not)
The 1st Race will Start at 3 p.m." - Special Trains with Cheap Fares will be Ban to and from Fanling.
The Subscriber's Enclosure will be Open to the Iublic at $9. Per Head. Motor Cars can park by the Rail in the Enclosure. [8](8
DERRINGTON.
HIGH CLASS PRIVATE HOTEL.
B. PEAK ROAD:
TEL. CENTRAL ́4466. ·
- (3033
Fo
OR SALE-BUICK 7.SEATER, 27 H.P. 1995 Model-zaileage 15,000. Trial and Fall Particulara.-Bax 3099, fo
(3092 Hongkong Daily Press.
SALE SEATER 1925 Mosiel Complete with All Fittings. Tyres Very Good Mileage 9.500 Miles, Entirely Owner Driven. May By Seen at the HARBOUR OFFICE Any Day Between 10 a.M. and 4 2.M. Trial by Arrangement. Owner Going Howe.. [3117
SALE-10-86 E. P. SINGER DE
FOR RENT Two Horsts, Glenealy, Cen-
tral District Each containing Three Floors suitable for Mess, Private House or Flats. Well, Furnished Flat including Grand Piano. Causeway Bay, for Mess or Otherwise TEL. 4630. SMALL INVESTORS.
TO LET Self Contained Fiar in Armend
Buildings, Kowloon, Four, Large Booms, Kitchen, Servants' Quarters, &c. Forniture and Fittings may be Taken Over if Required Pply-Post Ofice Box 609, Hongkong062
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT" AND "AGENCY CO., LIMITED.
NOTHIRTY FIGHTE
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLD KBS in thi Ofices of Messy will be held at the JARDINE, MATHESON AF UD.. LTD, OR WEDNESDAY, 27TH JANUARY 1946, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the Directors together with a State ment of Accounts for the year ending 31st DECEMBER 1925.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 15TH JANUARY, to WEDNESDAY, 2ĨTH JAN- "UARY, both days inclusive, during which Period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors, L. S. GREEN HILL,
Secretary Hongkong, 7th January, 1926.
(3056
THE STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED
INTIMATION
FINE
PORTS
AND
SHERRIES
H.M.8.-Tamar'i Dance. It is requested that guests arriving in cars, for the dance on H.M.3. Tamar this evening will enter the Dockyard by the Main Gate, leaving the Dockyard by the Prince of Wales' Gate, unless owners wish to park their cara on the Dockyard football ground. Cars ar riving to take guests away should enter by the Prince of Wales' Gate and lease by the Main Gate. Late Peak trams will run at 12.45 a.m. and 1.33 am-ÁDVT, -
Yesterday was Australia Day.
The temperature at Shanghai, at six o'clock yesterday morning was 95; whils in Hongkong it was 67.
Protection without a mandate from the electorate at a General Election; but as things are going it cannot be said that he is keeping the pledge in spirit and in fact It is not surprising that the average man considers that the Govern ment ΣΤΟ not playing the guide, and it is predicted by some competent absorvers at home that these "safeguarding" chickens are certain to return to roast. Indeed, we can already perceive a strong element of discontent in several dire tions. The farmers for instance, are demanding protection, or a dubsidy, or bath. They want to know why they are left out in the cold when other industries are basking in the sunshine of State assistance. Agriculture, they urge, is a staple industry; in the last analysis the production of food is the most important the Helena May Institute on Thursday, There will be an auction of papers at industry in the country, but while the January 28th, at 5 p.m. before the minors are granted millions because of Musicale.-ADVT. adverse post-war circumstances they are refused a helping hand. The Government have already given Protection to many For Bot. and various trades the dye industry, face-making, silk, motor cars, clocks,
The Nan Yuan Golf Course in Peking $3.30 watches, musical instruments and alms-was opened on January 17th, making the
Bottled and shipped by
Geo. G. SANDEMAN SONS
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. :
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The TWENTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of this Company will be held at the Office of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., on TEURSDAY, the 28TH JANUARY, 1926, at Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors Invalid together with a Statement of Accounts for the
Douro year ended 31st December, 1925.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 20TH JANUARY, 1926, to THURSDAY, the 29TH JANUARY, 1926, both days inclusive.
Old Tawny Estrella
& Co.
DUTY PAID.
PORTS:
Per Case
$39.00
38.00. 44.00 46.00
Very Old Tawny Oldest & Finest
56.00 60.00
[3078
Light Dry Solera Very Pale Dry Pale Dry Nutty Fine Old Brown
SHERRIES
...$32.00 37.00 38.00 40.00
44.00
By Order of the Board of Directors,
F. H. CRAPNELL;" Acting Secretary Hongkong, 16th January, 1926.
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION. THEATRE BOYALI
JANUARY 30TH, 1926, ar 9.15 .M.
FIFTH TOURNAMENT OF THE
SEASON.
IF
MAIN EVENT: FLFTEEN ROUND CONTEST FOR THE WELTER- TZICHT BELT.
C. P. C.JIM CARTLIDGE,
ROYAL NAVAL DOCKYARD,
A.B. EWIN, HLM.S. "EzIS."
And Five Other Contests.
BOOKING at MOUTRIE'S. For- MEMBERS Only on THURSDAY, the 28TH IKE. GENERAL PUBLIC on Friday, the 29TH and SATURDAY, the 30TH INST..
*PRICES: — $5.00 $3.00 and $1.0001
"[3206
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION 00:8 STEAMER
"KARMALA,” KİN
that entries for the H.H.C.C. lawa tennis Intending competitors are reminded
tournament close on Saturday.
The northern part of Japan has been experiencing mowstorms this month which are described as the heaviest seen
for 35 years.
Disgusted by the constant kidnapping in Shanghai General Yen Chun Yang. Commissioner of Shanghai and Woosung Police, is devising drastic measures against such evils
third links in Peking. The course at pre- sent numbers nine holes but arrange ments have been already started to enlarge it to 13.
A Masonic service is to be held in
St. John's Cathedral on Sunday at 6 p.m. Masonic clergy will conduct the service and the Right Rev. C. R. Duppuy, (Bishop of Victoria), who is himself a Mason, will preach.
Command Orders" atate that leave on-private afairs has been granted to Majos C. T. M. Smith, 6/2nd Punjabis Regiment, from February 1st, 1920, to January 31st, 1997; and to Lieut. G. C. Fawns, Royal Artillery, from April 15th, 1926, to October 15th, 1926.
We have been asked to mention that "wo valuable Hongkong and Shanghai Bank notes were found in Bowen Road at 6 p.m. on Monday. The owner who is able to give the numbers of the notes or correctly state the value of the notes may have them by applying to Mr. J. P. Viera Remedios, of 10, Morrison Gap Road, Happy Valley:
3.25 but the British farmer cries that he has 8.75 to face unrestricted world competition
when he sends hia wheat to market. 3.90
But, of course, this is precisely what 4.75
inevitably happens wherever a policy of 5.00
Protection is pursued. It is customary in the United States where tariffs are *"common" objects of the seashore." A
Government gains the gratitude of a few- $2.75 small groups of favoured manufacturers, 3.10 but earns the il-will of other sections 3.25 of producers or traders whose claims are 3.40 rejected or ignored. Intense jealousies 3.75 and controversies are aroused among the conflicting interests. Regarding the whole subject with the sense of freedom and detachment conferred by a distance of ten thousand miles, we think the primary point of interest for English readers here is the probable consequences of the Government's policy. Are Mr. Mr. J. R. Nisbet, Chief Officer of the BALDWIN and his colleagues laying uchote, when she was captured by pirates China Navigation Co.'s steamer Tung for themselves a day of reckoning? If just before Christmas, was presented by it be conceded that Britain, is still de- the first-class passengers on the ship, at Tientain recently with a gold luminous finitely against Protection the answer to wrist watch which bore the following in- the question must be in the affirmative.scription on the back: "S.S. Tungchow Shanghai to Tientsin, vid Bias Bay and Te British people have been hostile to Hongkong. December,- 1825." protective legislation for nearly
ahun-
A motion affirming that bachelors "dred years; and it may be recalled that should be liable to additional taxation". at the General Election of 1923, when was the topic chosen for the debate at the first meeting of the recently formed Mr. BALDWIN deliberately went to the Debating Society at the European.
IL mandate country for
to introduce Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, last night. There was an encouraging attendance of mem- Tariffs, his party sustained a smashing bers and visitors and the subject was defeat. Ho enabled the Labour party to debated in a spirited and interesting SILVA-At Shanghai, on January 22nd, climb into office though not into power, humour. The Rev. T. B. Powell, MA.. manner, frequently interspersed with
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
Wine and Spirit Merchants.
[50
BIRTH. MCLEOD. At Shanghai, on January 22nd, to Mr. and Mrs. A. MCLEOD, a son. MARRIAGE.
ERICKSON MANSFIELD.-At Shanghai, on January 16th, Joy, youngest daughter of the late J. J. MANSFIELD and Mrs. L. MANSFIELD, of Shanghai, to S. T. ERICKSON, of Wisconsin, U.S.A.
~ DEATH.
FRANCISCO XAVIER BARTO ZA SILVA (DiDi)," aged 36 years.
ARRIVED HONGKONG ON 23RD JAN., 1926, FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRAL TAB, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the bore.. named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, sad placed AT” THRIS X in the Hongkong and London Office: 131, Fleet Street, EC. Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowas at Kowloon, where esch Consignment will be sorted out Mark by and Delivery can be obtained sa the Goods are landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here unleas Instructions have been given to the con trary Six hours before gival of the Stamer.
Goods not cleared within 8 days, including date of arrival will be rabject to Bente
Hongkong Office 14 Chater Road
יו:
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, JANTART 27TH, 1926,
BRITAIN
1:
"
but judging from the course of public opened the case for the affirmative and discussion at home-especially the recent Dr. C. W. Hollings was the first speaker Safeguarding debates in Parliament it for the opposition. Twelve voted for the motion and 27 against it. The Rev. J. appears tolerably certain that at the next Horace Johnston presided. General Election history will repeat itself with just this difference that Labour will. The eighth meeting of the Hongkong climb into office and also into power, Garrison' Women's Fellowship took the We are informed that it surprises "good form of a concert arranged by Mrs. Conservatives why the Government should Robert Lewis, at the Military Hospital, have embarked upon a policy of Proteo Bowen Road, last night. There was a tion by instalments. Apart from criticism
#
of the Prime Minister on account of his large attendance, and the following took No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in
pledge on this question there are further part:-Mrs. Neil Mathieson, Rer. G. E. criticisms, respecting the methods which Arrowsmith Mr. R. M. Keown, Miss any case whatever.
Damaged Packages must be left in the PROTECTION BY DEGREES IN this development may be recapitulated D.8.0., Mr. H. L. Gardner, Miss Gladys have been pursued. The short story of Alma Birkett Major J. Macready, Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and
as it illustrates how politicians sometimes Brock, Mr. Bert Burrows, the Hong- the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. GODDARD
proceed along the mazy paths of tariff. kong Harmony Four" and an orchestra & Douetas, at 10. on Mondays and Thursdays.
the Free Storage Period.
Soon after getting into office from the East Surreys. Mr. F. Mason, within
THE Government majority in Parliament making the Steamer must be pre
the Government announced that no in- Band-Corph W. G. Wernham and Bands- All Claims against the door before the continue to extend their
man J. Fawkes accompanied.. dustries would be protected save through approval to wanted to the 12th February, 1926, or they will not be Protection in the guise of the safeguard the avenue of an Act which they would) recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods ing of industries. affected by foreign No Claims will be admitted after the Good, LET-No. 10, 11 and 12. FUNG have left the Godown.
MACKINNON, MÄCKENZIE & 00
• Agents. Hongkong, 25th January, 1926. [31111
landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or erira hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltál, wbance,
from the Wharren, Delivery can be
NO
TO LET.
FAI TERRACE, Facing HAPPY VALLT.
have left the Godewas, and all Goods remain" | EUROPEAN FLATS with Flash System and
ing undelivered after the 31st January, 1926, will be subject to Bent
All Claims must reach ung by lat February, 1926, or they will not be recognised.
All damaged Packages will be examined by Mesars. Goddard and Douglas” (Marine Surveyors) at 10 am 03.
os Both January, 1926.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JEBBEN & Co.
· Agents, Hongkong, 25th January, 1928.
(3110
THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND
EXECUTOR COMPANY, LIMITED,
(INODEIORATED `IN BINGAPORE),
Garage For Full Farticular, Please Apply to
['8115 THE WING ON CO., LTD.
TO LET.
ON MPACIOUS BUITE of
Nor About MARCH 1926, WHOLE OFFICES the FazzCH BUILDES ́ex **VICTORIA, BUILDING," No. 5, Queen's BoAD CENTRAL (between CHARTERED BARK Bod MERCANTILE BANK).
Apply to APP INDOCHINE
BANQUE DE
Chater Road.
(2807
TO ́LET,
TODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BUILD-
Go
INGS (Basement).
"Apply
SECRETARY, Z▲i 8-Warion de Co.,
2032
TO LET.
HE Company is prepared to act as EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR or TRUSTEE and is ATTORNEY of AGENT for Persons having Interests in MALAYA or desiring to acquire Interests there.:
i
Booklets and any further Information may be obtained on Application to the SEURE TARIES at CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS SINGAPORE.
TWO: Newly-contracted EUROPEAN HOUSES, HAGARNE GAY, MOTOR KOAD Three Flat, The Large Rooms, each with fitted with Flash System Kitchan, Serrants' Quarters, and Bath Boom,
Garage provided. Immediate possession,
Apply
SANG KEE Kew Bank Building.
PREPAID
WANTED"
ADVERTISEMENTS
GARDEN. PARTY.
PLEASANT. AFTERNOON AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE..
pass for the Safeguarding of Industries, No such Act has been proposed or passed. But Mr. CHCHILL introduced into his competition. Numerous trades have Budget, in violation of Mr. BALDWIN'S already secured themselves behind a pledge to Parliament, a whole cluster of Protectionist duties, not only upon motor- tariff fence, and others are loudly cars piano clocks, etc., but also oK.C.M.G.) renewed many old friendships H.E. The Governor (Sir Cœil Clementi. glamouring for similar advantages. This goods composed wholly or partly of silk
and artificial silk, and upon foreign heps and made many new cute at Government House yesterday afternoon, when he and "Backdoor to Protection," as the Free-in order, as the Free Traders declared,
to raise the prices and the profits of Lady Clementi entertained no fewer than Traders describe it, is proving severo hop-growers in Kent and Sussex. Then,-1,200 guests at a tea party in the grounds" tert on the party loyalty of some Con instead of a Safeguarding Act, s White Paper was issued inviting applications 10 LET-From April 1r 1926, for Sir servatives who are opposed to protective from industries for safeguarding that is T Months, Well Furnished FIAT, Four
to say, Protective tariffs. These applica Room Central District, all Medars Conven- duties. There are so many industries tions, were to be made to the Board of iences including Elevator Apply Box. No.
eager to get themselves safeguarded Trade, whose President, Sir P. CULIFFE 186, c/o Hongkong Daily Press. · [155
LISTER, is an enthusiastic Tariff Reformer, that it is becoming a subject for ridicule. In this White Paper many conditions were
laid down which manufacturera' applying | Funch recently poked fun at them in for Protection must fulfil. But the Board cartoon representing a crowd of half submerged skaters who have fallen through a hole in the ice and are strug gling in the water, Jouy BULL stands on the bank throwing life Felts to the qutstretched hands, but he says if there are any more in nced there won't be enough belts for all.
To the Publisher.
'HONGKONG WEEKLY
-PRESS
UHATKE BOAD, Hazer
Please send me the
*Howsxpus WIEKLY PRüss,"{
1926, to
The guests were met by Capt. Steele (A.D.O) and walked through the bous to be received by the Governor and Lady Cement; before passing to the lawn.
Capt. Steele was assisted by the fallow ing: Capt. H. B. L Dowbiggin (Hon. A.D.C.) Capt. Swinton, Mr. L. V. H. Booth, Mr. E. Foster and Mr. Sayer.
Tables for tes were laid out on the lawn, and here a musical programme of Trade refuses all information about the was given by the band of H.M.8. Haw- industries which are appealing for ante Rins Dancing took place in the ball- guarding duties until it appoints a room, music being supplied by the band Committee. Not until the applicants of FM.S. Hermes. have actually put in their evidence do
the opponents Know the nature of the Amongst those who attended were the case they have to meet. Even to be Admiral (Sir Edwyn Alexander Sin recognised as an opponent by the Board clair, E.0.R., M.V.O.), and, several of Trade is not easy. The mere fact that Naval Officers, including HRH Prince a business may be ruined is no proof at Coorge, the General Oficer Commanding all that those immediately threatened the Troops (Major General O. C. Luard, have the right to be heard. Merchants, C.B., C.M.G.), the Bishop of Victoria importers and customers, it is com (the Right Rep. C. R. Duppay) Com plained, do not count. Unless an objec modore A. J B., Stirling, CoL 0. It simply means that, if continued long or is actually using the goods in ques Rusk11 Brown, D.8.0., Bir Henry Gol enough, the people of Great Britain will tion ana raw material in some further lan: Bir Henry Pollock, Hon Mr. E. R “process: of mamifacture the Board of Hallifax, Members of the Legislative eventually realise that they are living in Trade will not listen to him. And so Council, the Consular Body, Father & Protectionist country. Mr. BALDWIN is strife is engendered and kept alive, dis Eobert, Lt Col Montague Bates. Mr. playing in maplessing guise confusion, W. W Hornell and a large number of under a solemn pledge not to introduce, acrimony, and personal interest.
Chinese Iriends ne