NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
"R.
"HONGKONG WATERWORKS. TT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that On and After TUESDAY. the 2011 INSTANT the SUPPLY of WATER to all BIDER MAIN DISTRICTS East of KASTEN STREET will be Controlled by bringing the RIDER MAINS
Operation and that WATB into will be Turned on to eash Rider Main DAILY for Two Conventive Hours.
the District WATER will be Turned en West of EASTERN STREET between the Hout
of 4PX. and 10 PM.
Information as to the Hours of Supply to any Particular Property may be obtained on application at the Uffice of the WATER AUTHORITY, the SECRETARIAT FOR CHIN AFFAIRS, or at the use WA HOSITAL -
HAROLD T. CREAST, Water Authority.'
Public Works Department, Hongkong, 19th July, 1926,
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"NOTICE.
R.
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HONGKONG WATERWORKS
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T IS HEREBY NO IFIED, that,
IDMAH to the WATERWORKS, the Public ara Recom- mended to BOIL ALL WATER Used for Potable Purposes antil Farther Notice,
RABOLD T. CREASY, Water Authority,
Public Works Department, Hongkong, 19th July, 1925.
NOTICE.
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HONGKONG WATERWORKS.
WING to DAMAGE to POEFULAM PUMPING STATION; the SUPPLY to the PEAK, CONDUIT ROAD ROBINSON ROAD DISTRICTS Har Eeen Completely SEVERED.
Commencing From TO-DAY WATER will be Turned on in These Districts between the Hours of 10 AM, and 11, til Further Notice.
It is absolutely essential that WATER for POTABLE PURPOSES ONLY be Und; and that Rain or Nuliah Water be Ceed at far as possible.
for
STAND FIPES will be OPENED at the Abor- Bours at the following Pince General Lae, viz.
PLANTATION ROAD "PADHILL" Corner.
PRAX CLUB".
MT KELLETT BOAD JUNCTION,
HAROLD T. CREAST, Water Authority.
Public Works Department. Hongkong, 19th July, 1946,
NOTICE.
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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
STEAM-LAUNCH Will Leave Baiks PIER at 2 PM TO-DAY (TUES- DAY, THE 20TH INST) for the Conveyanci of First and Second Class Passengers sed their Luggage to the S.6. HAIOEING.
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DOUGLAN LAPBAIK & CO General Managera, DOUGLAS STEAMST`P CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
WE THE APPOING CORPORATION,
INTIMATIONS.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 2018, 1926
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI -- BANKING CORPORATION.
18 HEREBY NOTIFIED that An INTERN DIVIDEN of 23 for Share, subject to Deduction of Income Tax has bern Declared for the HALF YEAR Ending 30th Jusz 1936, at Rate of 3/24 For Dollar.
The Dividend will be Farable on and after MONDAY, the 9TH AUGUST, 19.6, at the Offices of
of the Corporation, where Shareholders
to for Warrants.
OF SHARES of the
аго
The
Corporation will be OLOSED from NON DAY, the JULY, to SATURDAY, the 7TH AUGUST, 1825 (both days inclusive), during which period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directer
A. H. BARLOW,
Chist Manager Hongkong, 13th July, 1926. -,
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HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED..
INTIMATIONS.
FLIX VILLAS At the TERMINUS of the new BUS SERVICE, European residences equipped with modern sanitation
and electric light, gas, as well as comprising 6 rooms, 4 bathroom, erranta quarters, etc. at $150 and upwards. These comfortable residences. on Moner DAVIS Roap, face South and are situated in one of the most delightful localities in Hongkong. Apply to the Hosoxoxe LAND INVITIKENT &
[8420 Auxey Co., Liv.
TO
MESSRS. KOMOR & KOMOR, “Aar” & “Cumio-Exruxta- TEMPORARILY REMOVED.
ST GEORGE'S BUILDING, CHATES ROAD, 2xp Frooz-Lorr—
All are Cordially Invited to View our FINE COLLECTION.
LOST.
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HARE WARRANT (No. E. 980) with its
AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of TWO DIVIDEND COUPONS THE DOLLARS Per Share for the Six CREE HSIN CEMENT COMPANY LTD., Month ending 30th Jowz, 1998, will be Was LOST at PEKING, and Has Been Render Payable on THURSDAY, AUGUST 318, oned Null and Yoid. The Public is Hereby which Data Dividend Warrants may be Advised Not to Negotiate the Same. obtained on application at the Company's8702). Ofice, 11, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 3RD JULY to WEDNESDAY, the 4TH AUGUST (both days ine waive), dar ng which period No Transfer of Shares can be registered
By Order of the Board of Directors.
H. A. RODGERS;
Acting Secretary.. Hongkong, 14th July 1926.
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HONGKONG & KOWLOON
TAXICAB CO., LTD.
THE THIRD ORDINARY ANNUAL THETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, 35, Drs Vaux ROAD CENTRAL. ON TUESDAY, THE 20TH OF JULY, 1928, at 12 Noor, for the purpose of receiving & Statement af Accounts, and the Report of the Directors for the rear ended 30th APRIL, 1926,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, THY 10: OF JULY, 1926, to TUESDAY, THE 20TH, or JULY, 1926, both days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directors;
A. H. KOWE, Managing Director.
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
THE TWENTY-NISTA ORDINARY!
TANNUAL MEETING OF SEARE HOLDERS in the Company will be held at
Office the
of
* RT. the Company, GEORGE'S" BUILDING CHATER ROAD, 02 THURSDAY, the 22 of JULY, 19:6, at 11.20 O'CLOCKAM for the purpose of receiving ■ Statement of Accents and the Report of the General Managers for the year ended 31st DECEMBER, 1925 and electing & Consulting Committee and Anditora.
The TBANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from TRUESDAY, JETË of JULY, 1926, to THURSDAY, the 22ND of JULY, 1916, both days inclusive. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers,
[3744 Hongkong, 5th July, 1928.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR NAURU, OCEAN IRLAND AND APIA (SAMOA).
TE Hire Appointed THE JARDINE LTD., our SOLE AGENTS for HONGKONGE Steamer "HAICHING will be
Despatched for the above Parts (and
and the whole of Caixa and Hare CLOSED Return) on or about TUESDAY, the 29TH Our SHANGHAI OFFICE.
INSTANT; Returning from Apia direct to Hongkong.
All Enquiries for our Machinery should be Addressed to THE JARDINE ENGIN FERING CORPORATION, LIMITED, in the Future
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INGERSOLL-RAND "CO., B. PAVOL,"
Manager.
NOTICE.
Have Been Appointed SLE. WAGENTS for the INGERSOLL
RAND Co, Manufacturers of Air Com- Maschinery, etc., etc., and are Now Prepared pressors, Rock Drilling Equipment Mining to Quote on All Kinds of Machinery made by This Firma
THE JARDINE ENGINEERING CORPORATION, LTD. (Incorporated under the Companies
Ordinances of Hongkong.) 3701114, Pedder Street, Hongkong.
HONGKONG REALTY AND TRUST
"COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE OF FINAL CALL
LASS OF 170,000 BHARES OF THE NOMINAL VALUE OF $10 Back
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A TALL of $4.80 (Dollare Two Cents Fifty) Ter Share has been made on each of the Une bundred and seventy thousand Shares $7.50 called up of this fompany, and that such Call will be payable to the Com• pany at its Registered Office, 16, Tza VIZUR ROAD CENTRAL, Hongkong, on WEDNESDAY the 4TH AUGUST, 1926.
The Return Voyage will occupy about 45 to 60 days.
A Limited Number of First and Second Class Passengers can be taken.
For Passage, Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. [8751
SAFE DEPOSIT ^ VAULTS.
BAN All Interested in SAFE BANQUE DE L'INDOCHINE beg DEPOSIT, that they have actually in their New Building, 5, Queen's ROAD, SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES at the Yearly Bate of 8 for the Small Bize and 312 for the Large Size Please Apply to The CASHIER. 19472
TO LET
'HUMPHBITS
TO LET
4-Boomed FLAT BUILDINGS.
"Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
ACO., LTD 3736] Aandra Building.
NIEH CHIH
SUN.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF THE
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTIES"
Situate at HOK UN, KOWLOON and VICTORIA. in the Oclony of Hongkong and known
4-
1-THE REMAINING PORTION OF INLAND LOT No. 1255 together with No. 8, STAUNTON STazz. Annual Crown Eent: $5.12 Area: 105.13 square featur -SECTION OF INLAND LOr No. 1985 to gether with No. 3, Tar ON TERRACE. Annual Crown Rent: $14.50, Ares: 900.20 square feet.
-SA-SECTION F-OF-INLAND-LOT NO 370 together with Nos. 2 and 3, CcULAR PATHWAY and No. 9 and 10, Trot Ox LANE. Annual Crown Rant: $1.04. Areas 1,241 square feet
3R-SECTION OF INLAND LOr No. 270
INTIMATIONS.
WATSON'S
Celebrated
DRY GINGER
An
Its unique dryness' delight- ful aroma and rich flavour are features which give this beverage the IMMENSE POPULARITY it deserves.
It has been repeatedly de- clared by travellers, tourists and others, that WATSON'S
·DRY" "GINGER ALE · is UNEQUALLED by any similar product throughout the world.
"PYERIS"
SPARKLING MINERAL WATER.
A Delicious Table Water, healthful and refreshing. Surpassing in quality" the celebrated European Spa Waters.
Blends excellently with Wines and Spirits, especially Whiskey.
IN QUARTS, PINTS AND SPLITS.
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together with No. 3. CRECULAR PATHWAY FORMAZONE - THE
Annusi
and No. 7TSUI OF LANE. Crowa Beat 80.58. Arcas 639 square feat
·SC.--SUDEECTION No. 2. OF SECTION 01 INLAND LOT No. 9 together with No.10, CIRCULAR PATTWAT End No. 2, TSUI OS LANE -Annual Grown Bents $7.27. Area: 1,260 square feet, 3-THE REMAINING FORTION OF SECTION-C OF ISLAND LOT No. 9 and SUCTION No. 1 OF SECTION A OF INLAND LOr No. BA together with No. 8, TruT ON LLANE and No.9, CIRCULAR PATHWAY. Annual Crown Banta: $3.3% and $0.97. Argaz 170 square feet and 598 square foot. SE-FURSECTION 2 OF SECTION A OF INLAND 192 No 9 d SECTION 1 of Island Loz No. 370 together with No. 4, THUT
A.
form af engineering construction which The return, in connection with noti- could always be guaranteed to withstandable diseases, for the forty-eight hours these onslaughtą. Our nullahs are ended July 18th, shows a clean bill of
health. strongly built, but even the great nullah at the Lower Peak Tram Late on Saturday night four mis- Station was wrecked yesterday and the creants," armed with daggers, entered a avalanche of débris was carried forward family house at Tung Lo Wan Road, with such force that it swept across the near the Polo ground, Causeway Bay," Murray Barracks gardens and blocked and, after intimidating and tying up the occupants in the naual manner, made of the tramways in Queen's Road.
with,, a haul of money and jewellery, valued at over $1,800.
Mr. R. M. Johnson, of 17, Humphrey's Building, Kowloon, reported to the police yesterday that while driving a motor-car along Castle. Peak Road on Saturday in the direction of Tsim Sha Tour a woman van from the hillside and was caught by the fender sustaining minor injuries. She refused to go to Hospital and was compensated.
Wa bad practically twenty inches of rain within eight hours and that con-
A picture of a rudder weighing 501- stitutes a record in Hongkong's history.tens, made for the R.M.S. Empress of It is a record which we hope will not Canada by the Beardmore firm, is 000 be broken for many more years to come, Lokke special exhibits appearing in an The only previous storm that has an industrial section of the "Illustrated proached it in intensity was in 1889, London News" The rudder is considers Last night was one of terror for many ed, to be one of the best pieces of work
evor turned out by this famous, yard”- residents for the rain was accompanied by, vivid flashes of lightning and violent peals of thunder. The P. & O. Mess at Mountain View and several other houses were struck, but happily no one was injured. The only deaths which have so far been absolutely confirmed are those of four coolies at the Pumping Station near the University. A huge boulder caused the collapse of the build-
Mr. L. G. Taylor, manager of the ing and the four men must have been
Cafe Parisier, Pedder Building, was “ killed instantaneously. Four others were injured. It is reported that a small gain before Mr. R. E. Lindeell at the. Central. Magistracy yesterday, on a Chinese girl was swept into the water
"disorderly conduct," a charge of swirling down Centre Street, in the charge which arose out of an alleged Western District. An Indian soldier is incident at the Cafa Parisien Restaurant said to have been struck by lightning at on Wednesday night. After some of the Kowloon and two or three pedestrians evidence had been heard, the case, was killed by a falling verandah in Wanchai, adjourned until to-morrow afternoon. but these reports are not officially sub- stantiated.
"Naturally, all forms of transport were interrupted. The trams to the Peak and in the City were put out of action. NON-ALCOHOLIC Practically no business was done all day, CHAMPAGNE. It possesses some parts of the business centre being the characteristic stimulating nooded by as much as three and four and refreshing qualities of feet of water, while the Prays and
and Champagne delicious flavour“
has a
....
Brick Morsels California Collegians who returned to the Colony from Manila yesterday by the R.M.S. Empress of Russia, were dae to give another per- Formance at the Theatre Royal last evening, but owing to the weather con ditions and the roads leading to the theatre being in a more or less impass able state, the entertainment was can selled. The Collegians will, however, appear at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening.
Queen's Road were seas of mud and Save the W.-C. Daily News of July 13th: It is with deep regret, that we report slushAll roads to the Peak
were block-
The death of Mrk Edyth Flower Creamer cd so that the community there were to while on her honeymoon, in Honolulu. The Presbyterian Church Council in all intents and purposes isolated. The Shanghai received a telegram to this
S. WATSON Hongkong Tramways Company were able & CO., LTD.
to run a restricted service later in the day and gangs of men are employed
effect yesterday. Mr. Creamer, it will
be remember, was married in the Free Christian Church, Shanghai, on June 1st to the Rev L G Creamer, of Tien
ON LANE and No. 8. CECULAR PATH ABRATED WATER MANUFACTURMAS. in clearing the, track so that it is hoped tsin, and they left for the United States
WAY. Annual Crown Renta: $4.00 and $0.01. Area: 704 square feet and 19,5 square feet.
31-SUBSECTIONS 3 AND 4 OF SECTION 3 or INLAND LOT NO. 9A and SECTIONS. EL OF INLAND LOT NO. 570 together with Ro. 5. Taux Ox Laws and No 7. Ciscužla PATHWAY Aneral Crown Kenta z 30.02, $0.85 and $0.52.
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#quare feet, 148,75 square feet and 637 BC Dare feet 4-8UBSECTION No. 1 or SECTION A OF KOWLOON INLAND LOT NO. 1463-to- gether with No. 174. KowioON, CITY ROAD. Annual Crown Bent about. $5.30, Area: 750 squ-re feet:
TO BI SOLDE PUBLIC AUCTION
IN 9 LOTE.
TUESDAY, THE 20TH DAY OF JULY, 1926, At a O'CLOCK,1 M.
AT THE ORINA AUCTION ROOMS,
4. DUDDELL STREET, VICTORTA, HONGKONG, BY MI E V. M.E. EZ SOUSA, Auckoner"
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, Apply tom
M1893, JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Mortgagees' Solicitors. Prince's Building. Hongkong.
MR. EV. M. R. DE SOUSA,
The Auctioneer. Hongkong, the 9th day of July, 1926.
OK TO
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ESTABLISHED 1841. 50
on the str. President Jefferson thres a full service will be resumed shortly, days later. The unfortunate lady waa taken ill on the boat and died in hos- but it is not anticipated that the Peak pital, Honolulu, on-July-12th, Tramway will be in working order again. before Saturday. That is the earliest BIRTH. Wrays-On June 9th, at "Bansha," possible date, for apart from the land. Douet Road, Jersey, to slides the cables supplying the electric MILLICENT`(née O'BRIEN-BUTLER), wife of GEORGE AF. WEMTUS, of current have been washed away and the Tientsin, twins, son and daughter. bridge at Kennedy Road has been thrown
MARRIAGE.
out of alignment and considerable repair work is needed. It will probably be a week, therefore, before Hongkong again resumes its normal aspect.
WALKER IRVING.-On June 8th, at All Saints, Woodchurch, Kent, Captain EF WALKZE, M.C., B.A.M.O., to EOPE, second daughter of Mr. E. IRVING, late of Hongkong, and Mrs. IRVING, Bedbrook House, Wood- churchan
DEATH.
In the meantime we would commend to readers' notice the announcements made FRASER-At Kowloon Hospital, on July by the Water Authority in our advertis
18th," Glamca, wile of JOHN A.
FRASE Funeral at gate of Coloniai Ling columps. The water supply to the Cemetery, on Wednesday, July 21st, Hill, districts has been curtailed owing at 5.30 p.m.**
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Hongkong Office: 1a, Chater Rosd. London Office: 131, Fleet Street, ELO.
The Baily Press.
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SON MOTOR UYULE and SIDE CAE in Good Order-Apply Box 3788, 0/0 Hongkong Daily Press. 17137857
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Hongkong, JULY 20TH, 1926,
YESTERDAY'S RECORD STORM.
to lack of pumping facilities and resid. ents are urged to use it sparingly and to boil all water required for drinking
purposes.
Among those returning to the Colony yesterday by the 8. President Harrison was Mr. H. Geare and daughter.
The total outpat of the Kailan Mining Administratiog's mines for the week ended July 3rd amounted to 38,252 tons, und the sales during the period to 45,818
Mr. G. A. Charles, a tailor residing at 4, Bowring Street, Yaumati, reported to the Police yesterday, that between 1 and 8 p. on Saturday, clothing and money, was taken from the house amount ing to $14.
HOP on MAR STEEZY Central District No. 9. MAGAZINZ PAY FOR SOME-lives were unfortunately lost And OFFICES in King, Yolk, Queen's Furnished, HOUSE Dear OzzKELLY HOT the result of yesterday's storm, bas BUILDINGS and Icz HOUSE STREET.Apply Kise Rooms-$400 DERRINGTON," HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & Nine Rooms To Tennis Courts-$450 we review the magnitude of the disa AGENCY CO., LTD, 11, Queen's Road plus Tares, Ground Floor FLATS, CAMERONË LID
[8795 HOAD, BREX KINGSCLEBE-$115. Rouses and the havoc. and confusion wrought Central
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dented rainfall, it is perhaps a matter for congratulation that there were not more casualties. Hongkong has become inured to heavy rains and landslides and he collapse of houses follow almost as natural sequence: It is perhaps inevit she that this should be so considering the lie of the land and the fact that the major portion of our residences are bailt on-the hillside. After a tropical rain- OR RENT-16, AGLET ROAD, ROTTUB TENANOZ, New Mid-level FLATS FOR TENANOY CONDUTE ROAD, BEVEN storm every little rivulet becomes a
Easily, Beached, Four Rooms, Ber- ROOMS, Drawing, Dining and Card. ZOGN, Central, near Star Theatre, Eiz
Quarters, Modern Bathrooms Hot room, Four Bathrooms, Tennis Court, Use cataract. Great masses of earth are
is ou & short business trip here from Booms Verandah, Two Open Air Boole, Water Pipes Flash System. Gaz Flectric of Flower Vegetable Garden and Garage loosened and boulders and rocks are
Summer obe and Bear Kobe, $450-Furnished plur Small Yard; Immediate Tenancy. Hosexone Light, Occasional Use of Tennis Court, Ground $400. Unfurnished.
the Cavite Floor 3180, Other Floor-8200, HONGKONG Tas Flats Wanted. HoNsxONG SMALL swept along in the rush to the lower Kittelle Commandan Investors Brani & BEAL ESTATE BALL INTETOR SHAKE & Izaz, ESTATE Co. InvesTORS SHARE 2
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· [99 · Trz 4890.
£100 level. It is difficult to imagine any Navy Yard, near Manila
For the HONGKONG BEALTY &
TRUST CO., LTD."
C. F. V. RIBEIRO Acting Sparetary-
Hongkong, 15th July, 1926.
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FOR
Trosession from Lot Sarrsmas, 10 LET GODOWN. No. 150, PRATA 1926Apply-GANDE, PRICE & Co., La..
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Rooms
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The Right Hon. Sir Charles Eliot was received in audience by the King at Buckingham Palace on June 9th, upon relinquishing his appointment as His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and. Plenipotentiary at Tokyo,
Two deaths under somewhat strange circumstances occurred in Shanghai within the past three days. The first was the death of arickaha, coolie, aged 38,, who, while pulling a passenger along Haining Road on the morning of July 14th, suddenly slipped and fell striking, his head on the curbatone, with tal results. The second was the death of Chinese woman aged 36 who, whilst at tempting to board a raillesa tram car pa North Honan Road on July 12th, was suddenly thrown to the ground when the" car moved off suddenly. She was taken to Shantung Road Hospital at once but expired at three o'clock this morning. Inquests were held upon both deceased at the Public Mortuary this morning, says the Shanghai Mercury of the 16th inst
OBITUARY..
MRS. J. FRASER.
It is with deep regret that we bare to recor the death of Mrs. J. Fraser (for fly Dr Glenys Turner, of the London Mission Hospital in Hongkong), wife of Mr. J. Fraser, who is in the Government Servico at Taipo. She died somewhat suddenly at the Kowloon Hos pital on Sunday.
The late Mr. Fraser was a native of Birmingham, and had studied at her home University, Aberystwyth, and "Giston She had been in Hongkong for seven years. She was a member of the Mid- wife's Board until recently and was also interested in the work of the Nethersole Hospital
She was an enthusiastic and adept tennis player, and played here in the Ladies' Tennis Tournaments last year.
Deceased was of a very happy dispoti- friends tion, and claimed numerous amongst both the foreign and Chinese community of the Colony.
The funeral takes place to-morrow evening, at Happy Valley Cemetery.
PROPERTY SALE POSTPONED.
There was to have been sold at the China Auction Rooms" yesterday after- noon, by Mr. E. V. M. R. de Sousa, by order of the vendors, a leasehold pro- perty situate at Shaukiwan, and known as Shaukiwan Inland Lots Nos. 62 and 528, Oving, however, to the conse The s.8. President Harrison brought in quences of the storm preventing prospec goodly complement of passengers yes.tive purchasers from attending, it was decided to postpone the sale until next terday, including Mr. C. V Boss, who Monday afternoon, and
The area of the first lot is 39,790 square feet, with an annual Crown rent of 866; while the area of the second lot is 12,850 square focly witle an annual Crown rent of: 888.