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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRENS, SATURDAY, MAY 8TH, 1926
BLIX VILLAS-At the TERMINUS of
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the new BUS SERVICH, Europesh residences equipped with modern sacitation, electric, light, gas, sa well se gange and comprising & rooms, 4 bathrooms, servants" at $160 and upwards. These TRAFFIC until Further Notice. IDE
residences. on MoonT DAVIS HOUSE STREET. SOUTH OF DES VEUX BOLD, face South and are situated in one of ROAD CENTRAL CLOSED to MOTOR the most delightful localities in Hongkong. TRAFFIC MOTOR CYCLES W PARK Apply to the HawaRONG LANE INVESTMENT de on the STAND in PEDDER STREET between Acxxey Co., Ltd. QUEEN'S, ROAD CENTRAL and D Vaux Bea CENTRAL Below the WHITE LINE.
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ED. O. WOLFE. Capt. Supt. of Police,
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Hongkong, th May, 1928.-
WM. POWELL, LTD.'
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
ORDINARY 2571
GENERAL
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held, at the Offices of the Company, Des Vmaz
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS.
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Interested in SAFË
THE BANQUE DE L'INDOCHINE be DEPOSIT, that they have actually in their New Building, 5. QUEEN'S ROAD SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES at the Yearly Rate of
INTIMATIONS.
voter by radio. We shall have once again something like the old city "democrnoles where the leader could collect in one audience everyone whose opinion mat-
THE SPIRIT OF-tored. All that will be required then will
THE SEAS.
VOLUNTEERS' SMOKER.
RIFLE MEETING PRIZES PRESENTED.
SIR PAUL CHATER.
RECOVERY FROM ILLNESS.
Our renders will be pleased to learn that Sir Paul Chater, who has been con- fined to his house for the last six weeks with influenza followed by acute nouřitis and gout, is now very much better.
During the las day or two he has been able to visit his doctor in town for
shortly to resume his ordinary business activities.
MAJOR-GENERAL LUARD. DIS->
TRIBUTES TROPHIES.: be some equally quick means of letting
On the occasion of the annual 'smoking the member know what his constituents concert of the Hongkong Volunteer think of him. And perhaps a new style | Defence Corps, held at Headquarters of political oratory will develop appealing last night, H.E. Major-General C. C. to the reason, since mob excitment will Lüards C.B.. C.M.G..(0.0.C. the Forces electrical treatment and he hopes very From the great blue deep came
Lia China) distributed the various necessarily he absent. Explanations will forth the Empire, boundless and take the place of invective, and the Annual Rifle Meeting, and also presented
trophies and prizes won at the Corps free. Across the wide waters of" spelt binders" will find their occupa other prizes won in connection with the all the seas, unceasingly pass mention gone.
training programme of the Corps..
'
and ships, binding more tightly This is rather a wonderful picture. the common bonds of a noble called up by Reuter's laconic wire.
Sir Paul was in England laat suramer
and returned to Hongkong in November. Since his return, except for this recent
Major R Melville Smith, M.B.E. short spell of illness, he has been hale (acting Administrative Commandant off and hearty and has occupied himself as
for the Small Size and $12 for the Large Size heritage. Not least amongst these nation of forty millions, gloomy, anxious, the Corps, during the absence on leave keenly as ever in his many and varied
Please Apply to The CASHIER, (3472
Boul on SATURDAY. THE 2ND MAY, THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
1926, at 12 Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts for the Year ending 28th Faanuary,
1926.
TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 134x MAY, 1928, to the Piso MAY, 1998, bath days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directors. A. U. HOWELL,
Secretary.
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KOWLOON FOOTBALL CLUB.
WING to Lack of Sapport, it has been found netrary to POSTPONE the ANNUAL DINNER arranged for To-xaĦT.
K. A. MASON,
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BY ORDER OF THE FIRST MORTGAGEES.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE FORTY-FIFTH ORDINARY GEN.
ERAL
MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be held at the Oßces of the Undersigned on TUESDAY, 188 19cm MAY, 1928, at Noox, for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the General Agents, together with a Statement of Accounts for the Year ended the 31st DECEMBER 925.
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be OLOSED from the 4ru to the 15TH MAY, 1995, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Agents. Hongkong, 29th April, 1926.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at the Head Office, UNION BUILDING, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 3ŠTU MAY, 1928, at 11 O'CLOCK AM, for the purpose of receiving ths Report of the Directors and the Statementa of Account to 21st DecMBER, 1925, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
Sitante at VICTORIA in the Colony of Hong
kong and registered at the Land Office as The REMAINING PORTION or INLAND LOT No. 717 with the Build-it be CLOSED from MAY 12th to MAY ings thereon known as Nos. 14c, 14D AND 142, ROBINSON ROAD
TO BE SOLD IN
3 LOTS ON
WEDNESDAY, THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 1996,
ÁT 3 O'CLOCK P.M.,
EX
ME. LAMMERT BROTHERS, Auctioneers,
AT
TUZIK SALSABOOK, No. 81, DUDDELL STREET, Victoria, HoRUITNE
For further Particular and Conditions of Sale, Apply to:
OX TO
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Mesare: LAMMERT BROTHERS,
Auctioneers, No. 81, Daddell Street. Dated 22nd April, 1996.
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BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF THE..
VALUABLE" LEASEHOLD.
PROPERTIES, Situate at VICTORIA and KoLOON in the
Colony of Hongkong and knowe a SUBSECTION or SECTION E or INLAND LOT No. 1974, together with No. 16, SAI YUEN LANE erected thared.
Ams: 1,076.75 8. ft. Crown Rent: $9.78.
· AND
THE REMAINING FORTION or NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 967, user with 6 NEW BUILDINGS erected thereon. Area: 24,760 Sq. ft. Crown Rent: $114.
TO'ER SOLD IN TWO LOTS,
ON
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Bociety
ere, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. [3519
Hongkong, May, 3rd 1926.
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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the N
SIXTLETH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Ofice, Union RUILDING, Hongkong, an FRIDAY, 28TH MAY, 1926, at 11.15 A., for the purpose" of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st DacrBER, 1925, and of declaring Dividends, etc
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MAY 1971 to MAY 28re, both days inclusive.
ties is
DEWAR'S
DEWAR'S "WHITE
LABEL"
AND
VICTORIA
VAT"
FINEST
OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.
As supplied to the Houses of Lords and Commons.
By Royal Appointment to His Majesty The King.
SOLE AGENTS:
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD,
BIRTH.
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MAY.--On May 7th, at No. 9, Mountain View, No. 105, The Peak, to Mr. and Mrs E. A. G. MAY, & daughter.
of Lieut. Col. L G. Bird, D.S.O.), pre-interests in the Colony. sided and there were also present the
Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, the Hon. Mr.
disappointed: conciliatory to the last but quietly determined to bring the mat ter to a trial of strength. And one H. T. Creasy, and Messrs. R. M. Dyer, LATE MR. M. J. D. STEPHENS'
ESTATE. drdfonry business man, not very clever, W. E. Bell, Henry Humphreys, W. but very honest and very English, who Logan, J. WC. Bonnar and Capt happens to be the King's Prime Minister, Dowbiggin. speaking alone in a heavily curtained representative attendance of officers of the H.V.D.C. and also officers of the local garrison.
room to that silent and invisible audience. He makes his final streke with the new
tool which science, has given to the rulers
There were also present "a
TRIBUTE TO SECRETARY. During an interval in the concert pro-
and
FURTHER, PROPERTY LOTS SOLD.
Messrs. Deacons have disposed of further lots of the estate of the Inte Mr. 31. J. D. Stephens, who for many years practised in the Colony as a solicitor.
The sale of Stephens Building, together..
harbour, for $1,719,200 was reported recently. The farther lote cow sold com- prise a big block of over thirty Chinese- houses opposite the Central Fire Station.
of men." Peace comes to men of Good-gramme, Major R. MELVILLE SKIrie with several loti on both aides of the will. If there must be another of our thanked Major-General Luard for dis curiously bloodless revolutionary struggles tributing the prizes. The Corps, he said, there could be no better spirit in which fully appreciated this kindness to begin it.
also the assistance that bad always been so readily given to members of the Volun teer Defence Corps hy other officers and ranks under His Excellency's command.
venture.
The houses have four frontages, along Das Yaux Road Central. Pottinger Street, Queen's Road Central, and
Chinese Street.
Three houses in Connaught Road Cen
tral, which formed part of Mr. Stephens estate have also been disposed of.
The total so far realised for the sale of the property including the 81,719,200 rr
jabove, is approximately ferred $3,250,000.
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AN UNLUCKY FLIGHT.
Major Melville Smith also thanked the Tax Spanish aviators who are now in Committee of tos Corps Rifle Meeting Hongkong preparing for the last stage for their work, paying particular tribute of their journey to Manila have not had to the energy displayed by the Secretary, much luck on their side in their great Fte. C. E. Frith, who was unfortunately First of all misfortune befel indisposed and unable to be present that Captain Eerve, the leader of the evening. Those who "had attended the Rifle Meeting for years past recognised. expedition, who was forced to land in
and fully appreciated the fact that Pto,) the Trans-Jordanian desert. His life was Frith had been the main-spring of the | A Chinese constable was charged at the Magistracy with smoking in an only saved by the prompt action of the whole organisation. (Applause.)
opium divan, with possession of opium, who British Air Force in Palestine
Fines totalling Acknowledgment was also given to and with misconduct. scoured the sandy wastes and effected a those who assisted in the musical pro-$35 were imposed.
Following his terrible ordeal,gramme and to Capt. Dowbiggin who had been responsible for its arrangement and Captain ESTEVEZ was recalled to Spain..
getting the concert party together. Two machines remained to carry on the fight. They encountered atmospheric eonditions which would have daunted the
rescue.
stout hearted.
VOLUNTEER SPORTS GROUND.
Continuing, Major Melville Smith said that in, the course of a few days all the Both machines officers and unit commanders would be mached Hanoi but one was forced down getting into touch with the men regard in the fight from the French territorying the sports ground in Kowloon which had been placed at their disposal by the Government. Last year the Corps ran a sports meeting and one of the complaints was that the Football Club, or other clubs, had to be approached for the loan
to Macao.
S. M. Payne, stated to be a native of Jamaica, was fined $5 by Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy yes- terday, for being drunk and disorderly is Queen's Road Central on Thursday.
A coolie at the Naval Dockyard was sent to prison for 14 days with hard- labour at the Central Magistracy yea terday for smoking in a prohibited area in the ward, and for assaulting an
Indian policeman.
Central Magistracy yesterday, an Indian Before Mr. R. E, Lindselt at the constable was sentenced to four months' imprisonment with hard labour for ac copting a bribe of 45 cents from street hawker. The hawker had previously
It was perfectly obvious from the inter. view which our correspondent bad with him on Saturday last that Capt. GILLARZA was worried and a little disheartened. of their ground. Now the Government complained, to the police, and had been had pissed at their disposal, together given some marked ten-cent pieces. The In passing with the Hockey and Rugby Clube, a trap sat proved efficacious.
sentence, Hix Worship said that im-
His own machine had been damaged on landing and his corapanion was missing."
[3532 Happily, Capy Lonia, is now safe, and fine piece of ground at King's "Park, prisonment was the only deterrent in
By Order of the Board, "PAUL. LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong Office: 1A, Chster Road.
[3590 London Office: 131, Fleet Street, EO.
Hongkong, May 3rd, 1926.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY SEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will
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The Baily Press
KONGKONG, MAY 8TH, 1926.
BROADCASTING IN POLITICS. . Party which
be held at its Hand Ofice. UNION BUILDING, IN the struggle against a Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 28TH MAY, 1926, at 11.20 AX for the purpose of receiving the desires to nationalise all trade and in Report of the Direstom and the Statements of Account to 31st Dec, 1925, and of dustry, the Conservative Government, by declaring Dividends, etc."
taking over the B.B.C. has itself boldly nationalised the news One implication of Mr. BALDWIN's coup is of deep signi Bcance In addressing the whole nation by radio, Mr. BALDWIN has brought the
THURSDAY, THE 30TH DAY OF MAY, 1926, 28TH, both days inclusive.
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within a
few days both aviators will two continue their journey. They are brave men. Their expedition has come perilously near to disaster and it is fitting that their fellow-countrymen should be making great preparations to honour then for their endurance, pluck and staying power.
II. E. the Governor has consented to become a Patron of the Hongkong Branch of the Navy League.
There was one Chinese cases of salt. pox and one Chinese case of diphtheria during the 24 hours ended May 8th.
No date has yet been fixed for the Sanitary Board. election in which Dr.
candidates.
human voice back into politics, as an M. Ozorio and Dr. S. C. Ho are influential factor for though there was always plenty of talking in politice, there was very little listening.
The seven-year old son of a Chinese clerk of 110, Fortland Street, was drown- Of course this change had been fore-ed in a pool of water on the reclamation seen even by members of Parlament, at Argyle Street on Thursday.
who recently rejected with ill concealed The Spanish aviators arrived in Hong. dismay the proposal that their debates kong at mid-day yesterday and during should be broadcast. No one who has the afternoon carried out an inspection
heard those debates can blaine them for of the aying ground at Kowloon, for
Kowlood, provided the Corps were pre- pareil to show that they valued it. Un- less they gave support to the scheme they would lose the ground. A strong appeal was therefore made to all, volunteers to give their whole-hearted support to the project.
THE PRIZE WINNERS.
Major-General Luard then distributed the trophies won, as under :----
Nathan Cup for Efficiency.-Artillery Company.
such cases. Mr. Eco d'Almada defended.
GENERAL ON EFFICIENCY. After distributing the prizes_ Major. General LUARD said that the officers of the local garrison had been glad to give what assistance they could to the Corpa and wished to render any service poss ible towards maintaining efficiency.
He congratulated the Artillery Com- pany on winning the Efficiency Cup, and Commandant's Cup for Musketry.said he considered this was the most im Artillery Company.
portant prize of the year. Efficiency in Lugard Cup for Field Firing at Un-every form, work or games, was the goal known Ranges-Mounted Infantry Cons at which they should aim. pany,.
Commandant's Cup for Kirkpatrick Scheine. -Engineer Company.
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showed Sergt. Major Westlake was get
Referring to Corps. Sergt. Major West- lake, who had won both the Musketry Competition and the Corpa Champion- Blake Shield.-No. 6 Platoon (Cpl. Fship, General Luard remarked that he C. Goodman. L/Cpl. G. H. Cuthill Pte.
and Sergt.-Major Westlake served to- G. Duncan and Pte. H. Duncan).
gether in a mounted infantry battalion Special Prize for Blake Shield Comst after the war in South Africa. That petition.-Cpl. F. C. Goodnian.
Francis Cup-No. 6 Platoon (Cpi._ F. C. Goodman, L/Cpl. G. H. Cuthill, Pte. G. Duncan and Pte. H. Duncan).
Tile Competition-No. 5 Platoon (Cpl. F. C. Goodman, L/Cpl. G. H. Cuthill, Pté, H. Duncan and Pte. G. Duncan),
far Competition.No. 1 Platoon (Cpl. A. C. 1. Bowker, Cpt. Lo P. Ralph, L/Cpl. 8. Jarvis, M.C., and Pte. W. D. Goodfellow, M.C.),
ing on in years and he warmly con.. gratulated him, on his achievement. He considered him a first-class shot.
THE PROGRAMME," The concert programme submitted 'war considerably enjoyed and was as under Selection on the Pipes
Pips Major Douglas Wilson. Song--" Belfry Tower"
J. A. E. Bullock, M.B.E., D.O.M. Bort Burrows.
Attack Competition-No. 1 Platoon (Leader-Cpl. J. R.Collis, Cpl. A. C. I. Humorous Song Bowker, Cpl. L. P. Ralph, L/Cpl. 5. J. Songa Jarvis, MC., Ptes. W. D. Goodfellow, "A Little Fairy Tale
Kitty M.C., D. A. Rushton and E. C. Hudson, M.C.).
Musketry Competition.---1st. Corps Ventriloquial Act Bergt-Major H. Westlake, D.C.M.; end. Humorous Song .....
Song
HI. E. Gardner.
Charles Olive... Vic Blundel.
A Groen. ESE. Mimmack
fire. D. Reid (Reserves); ard, Cyl. G. E. Dance" Highland Fling. Sutherland
Corps Championship-1st, Carps Song Dinder Courtship Sergt. Major H. Westinke, D.C.3: 2nd, Pie D. Reid (Reserves) 3:d. Cil G. Honk E Stephenn (Engineer Company)..
Tyro Competition.-2/Lieut. E. J. R. Mitchell
Revolver (Open)-1st, Bergt. Tugwell; 2nd, C.P.O. Bristore.
Revolver (Corps).-1st, Spr. E: R Dovey (Engineers): 2nd, Pte. K C. McLennan (No. 6 Platoon).
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the attitude they took up. As things are, the purpose of deciding if it is suitable. Stephens (Engineer Company). or rather as they were until a few days as a starting point for the Srial etage reporters should stitch the fragments paid a short fight in a local plane. ago, it is better, that the patient Press of their flight to Philippines. They also
together into something Eke a coherent
ezent The &s. Eurybates arrived yesterday whole for the benefit of the public.
morning with haters from Home But after all our kind of democratic (London, April 8th) rid Negapatam. National Government is a comparatively out of a total of 135 baga landed, only recent xperiment, and many changes as bags were from the United Kingdom, OUSE Mid-Level also One between must still be made, if it is to keep closely The remainder were from the Straits. Mortgage arranged on Architect's valuation in touch with the people. The real Other mails arriving yesterday were by HOUSE, FLATS BUILDING LOTS trouble has been the size of our con- the President Grant from 0.8.A, Negotiated. SMALL INVESTORS. T. stituencies, and that trouble will disap. Canada, Japan and Shanghai, and by
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pear if every politician can speak to each the 8.8. Tando from Australia.
Machine Gun Competition-Cpl. Ham ay, Pie Church. M.C.. and Pte. Vickers Lewis Gun-No. 5 Platoon (Ftes. H. Dineley, K. C. McLennan and C. S. Dameron)
HRV Reserves Challenge Cup (pre- sented by Sir Henry Pollock, KC.) Sergh 0. E. Falkner, M.C. T
(Continued on next Column),
"John-John-Tohn?
Ding Dong, Diog Dong
Co.Sergt. Major R. H. Charles
Humorous Song
Bert Burrows, and Vic Blundel The pianists were Messrs. J. B. Milne and V. R. Jones.
The thanks of the Acting Commandant, Officers, N.0.0.'s and men are returned to the following who kindly contributed to the Prize Fund:-Bir Paul Chater, KE OMG, Hon. Mr. H. W. Bird, Hon. Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, Lient. Colonel L Bird. D.8.0., Messrs A. H. Barlow, M. Young, M.B.E., J. H. Taggart, G Shewan and Henry Humphreys