NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.
IN THE MATTER OF T81 COMPANIES
ORDINANCE, 1911,
AND
INTIMATIONS.
THE HONGKONG "DAILY PIESS, FRIDY, NOVEMBER 12, 1926.
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN A
MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
(HAREHOLDERS in the abova Company
IN THE MATTER OF TE KWONG SHARE Borby Reminded that the
CHOW HOTEL CO., LTD.
ATU
TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING which was held on 22nd Juli, FINDING UP ORDER made the ST 1928 and adjourned, will be held at the
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1925.
Date and Place of First Meeting"--
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Registered Office of the Company, "St. GEORGE'S" BUILDme, Hongkong, on FRIDAY,
the FORRSOON..
CREDITOR-2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER, NOVEMBER 12, 1998, at 11.50 o'clock in
1928, at 10.00 o'clock in the FORENOOR at the OFFICIAL RECEIVEE'S Office. CONTRIBUTORIES-22ND DAY 17 NOVEM-
BEH. 13, at 10.80 o'clock in the Foxxoom at the OFFICIAL BECHIVIA'S Office.
Dated the 10th day of November, 1925.
D. W. TBATMAN, Offcial Receiver and Provisional Liquidator.
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INTERPORT CRICKET MATCH.
SHANGHAI t. HONGKONG. NATURDAY, MONDAY TUESDAY NEXT have been set aside for tas INTERPORT MATCH. Play commences Each Day at 11 AM PUBLIO STAND at the Corner of Des Voeux ROAD 50 Cents. Per Sent. A SPECIAL STAND has been erected for Members, Subscribers and their Lady Friends, Entranco: CHATER ROA
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RAFT PROGRAMMES and ENTRY FORMS for the DIXTH EXTRA BACE MEETING to be he'd on SATUR- DAY, 27 NOVEMBER, 1926 (Weather Per- mitting); may be obtained at the Race Corner, HONGKONG. Care and CAUSEWAY BAY STABLES. ENTRIES Will CLOSE at 12 O'CLOCK
NOON OR SATURDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER,
1926.
NOTICE.
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ONAAZAAR will be held at the
ITALIAN CONVENT; 28, CAINE ROAD, on behalf of the Orphan and Invalids of auch Charitable Insticate.
Ladies and Gentlemen cordially invitai. All Children welcomed.
WARNING.
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SHEWAN, TOYES & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 4th November, 1916. C4158
CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN &
MORTGAGE CO., LTD.,
NOTICE.
NOT EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
TOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVÉV, that MEETING or SHAREHOLDERS in the
ahora Company wil be held at the Registered Oca of the Compiny ST. GEORGE'S" BUILDING, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, NOVEM BEE 12TH, 1926, at 11 o'clock in the FORENOON, for the following purpose
་
To receive, consider, and if thought
"advisable, to adopt the Report of "the Committee of Investigation "appointed at the Extraordinary "General Meeting of Shareholders
held on April 8th, 1926."."
NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GİVEN that the TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY
SOVEMBER 10, 1978. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1278, 1926, both days inclusive
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. General Managers.
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INTIMATIONS.
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THE EASMA.
ANNUAL ARMISTICE DINNER.
The Rev. Thomas Barclay, D.D., who the only items of expenditure that call first went out to Formosa for the Presby: for comment. There is an undue outlayterian Church of England 31 years ago, on clerical assistance and establishment left London again on October 13th for the Far East. Although 77 years of age, charges in respect of offices, which are he is still in active service for the DISTINGUISHED GUESTS PRESENT. furnished most luxuriously. "As for the clerical staffs," states the writer of the article, it is an open secret that the families and favoured friends of official often snd remunerativa employ ment in Trade Union offices."
The
mission, and he has spent six months' holiday in Great Britain preparatory to beginning the revision of the Old Testa- ment in the Amoy dialect, a work which be expects will take about Ave years.
The Annuhi, Armistice Day Dinner of the Ex-Active Service Men's Association (1914-1918) was held last night at the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps Mr. T T Laurenson, Headquarters. Demolition work has been begun on D.S.C. (President of the Association) general idea seems to be to form a close corporation of all the best paid positions. part of the Blue Buildings on the Praya presided and was supported by Mr. J. A. This policy is not confined to any parti East, opposite Arsenal Pier. In time Gordon Leask, M.C. (Chairman), Mr. W. ` cular Union. When the Amalgamated the whole block of buildings will be . E. Mackenzie, M.C., and Mr. H. J. Engineering Union was formed in 1920, pulled down. This is in connection with Pearce, MC. (Vice-Presidents).
Amongst the official guests present were the Praya East reclamation scheme every official of the ten amalgamating which provides for a 100-foot road run. the following:-Rear-Admiral A. J. B., Unions was assured a position for eighting through to Shaukiwan, including Stirling. C.R. Col. C. Russell Brown, years at not less than £100 per annum, a tram track which will "run past the D.S.O. (Acting G.O.C.), "Lieut. R. Q. F.
Royal Naval Arsenal Yard. The new Jebnston, Lt.Cdr. G. F. Hole, RN rond will enter the Prays again in the Lt. Col. Edmeades, D.S.O., Mr. J. Hen- nessey Seth, Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, the neighbourhood of Heard Street.
Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain Super-
» While these disclosures throw light on the internal administration of Trade Unions, it may be noted that the Trade Union Congress is no less lavish in the
of expenses. payment:
A fee of £t a day
is paid to all members attending Council meetings. During last year 10 meetings
of the Council were held, and the ex-
Licut. T E. Halsey, whose, engagement intendent of Police), the Hon. Mr. H. T.
to Miss Jean Margaret, the eldest daugh. Creasy (Director of Public Works), Wing- te da of darawak, is announced, lefs for Capt. N. C. D. Brownjohn, Capt.-E. W
ter of Capt. Bertram Brooke, the Toan Comdr. Leckie. D.SO., D.S.C., D.E.C.,
England, as already reported, on the Morris, D.S.O., Dr. C. W. McKeaney, penses were £311 for fares and £1,516 for Empress of Russia yesterday, with D., Col. L. C. Comyn, C.M.G., D.S.C., personal outgoings. In the same period H.R.H. Prince George to whom he is Dr. J. B. Addison, J.P., Lt. Col. Bell Committee meetings cost £711 for fares acting as equerry. Lieut. Halacy is well (Commissioner of Castoms at Canton).
An excellent menu was served by the The only genuine brewed and £1,000 for expenses, making with the known in Naval circles as a cricketer
In the spring of Hongkong Hotel. Ginger Beer in the East Pre- odd shillings included a total of £4,671. and rackets player.
After the loyal teast had been honour- pared by a special process of By holding more than one office some last year, immediately before leaving for fermentation with the finest officials are in the enjoyment of an annual China, he won the Royal Navy and Royaled, Mr. Leisk proposed "The Services selected ginger and fruit essences income of nearly £2,000, and they are not Marine rackets championship at Prince's and welcomed Wing Commander Leckie, as representing the R. A.F. He also wel- which gives it that distinctive above charging expenses against every
Club.
comed the Commanding Officer of the flavour. which is so pleasing to organisation they represent. Others, by the palate.
An extraordinary general meeting of K.O.S.B.'s. Mr. Leask emphasised the taking the fullest. advantage of informa
shareholders of the China Provident Loan fact that serving members of His tion gained by constant contact with and Mortgage Co., Ltd., is being held this Majesty's Forces between the years 1914- business men, have judiciously invested morning at eleven o'clock at the register-1918 were entitled to become members of A delicious table water, health- their savings in various capitalistic undered office of the Company, St. George's the. Ex-Active Service Men's Association... ful and refreshing, surpassing in takings, and have thereby become com-Building," to receive, consider, and if They would welcome such additions to quality all the European Spa paratively wealthy. As recorded in the thought advisable, to adopt the report their membership. In proposing the waters. Blends excellently with Hame papers a few weeks ago the will of the Committee of Investigation op. toast of "The Services," he congratu spirits and wines.
of Mr. T. D. Benson, who acted as an pointed at the Extraordinary General lated Rear-Admiral Stirling on his recent The water used in the manu-official of the Independent Labour Party Meeting of shareholders held on April 8th WANTED.-A Small Furnished PAT facture of our Aerated Waters is for nearly 20 years, was proved at £42,000, last. It is understood that the report
Rooms Private House for European Family-Man, Wife and guaranteed
contains some very interesting disclosures. Two Babies. Causeway Bay or HAPPY VALLET PURE
full DISTRICT Preferred.-Reply giving
Following the above meeting the twenty ninth ordinary general meeting of the particulars to Box No. 4140, c/o Hongkong
Company will be held at 11.30. Daily Press.
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which suggests that while Socialists are never tired of ranting against Capital, and describing those who possess a good bank balance as "parasites," they are
hot-unmindful of their own interests when the opportunity comes the way.
promotion.
Mr. W. J. E. Mackenzie proposed "The Silent Toast," mentioning the name of the late Sir Paul Chater, C.M.G., Kt.
"The Last This was duly honoured," Post" and "Reveille" being sounded by
bulger.
The Interport Cricket programme, in
Rear Admiral Stirling replied to the booklet form, has been issued by the toast of "The Services," on behalf of Hongkong Cricket Club. The cover is the Navy. He said he thought it should' decorative with the coloured Bags of the be generally known that serving members
The price of golf balls has gone up toK.C.C. and S.C.C."entwined in a scroll could join the Ex-Active Service Men's
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BIRTHS. near KATENOPOULOS.-On November 6th, at C.C.2784, East Yuhang Road, Shang- hai, to Mr. and Mrs. D. KATEMO POULOS, a son.
Box No. 3813,
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TO LET.
emblem bearing the words Shanghai- Association. He welcomed the Royal A bogey pool competition was played Hongkong, 1926.. The programme con- Air Force and hoped they had comë to tains the names of the President, Com- stay. He also paid a tribute to the ser at Faoling yesterday.
mittee and officials of the Hongkong vices of the Volunteers, and hoped that Mr. Miles Lampson, the newly-ap Cricket Club; the complete programme shortly there would be a Volunteer Naval Col C. Russel Brown (Acting G.O.C.), c/o Hongkong Daily Press. LIDWELL-On November 6th at the pointed British Minister to Peking arranged in connection with the visit of Force formed.
the Shanghai players (already published); Victoria Nursing Home, Shanghai, sailed on the 8.8. Macedonia on October the names of the Shanghai and Hongkong replying on behalf of the Army, made to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. 'C. LIDWELL, 22nd for Shanghai. daughter.
FEATHERSTONHAUGE.-On November 3rd, at the General Hospital, Shanghai, WILLIAM SYME FEATHERSTONHAUGH, in his 46th year." GROSSHATER-Ow November ath,
Shanghai, HARRY M. GROBEMAYER, p.m. aged 48 years.
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To 21 FOLD BY
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THURSDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF NOVEM- BEN, 1926, AT 3 O'CLOCK P..
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BY
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teams and details as to who the visitors a happy speech, interpressed with humor- An extraordinary general meeting of are the guests of The Shanghai teams bus reminerinces connected with the
have been made Hon. Members of the Great War, following clubs during their stay:-The Hongkong Club, The Shek O Country Club, the Royal Hongkong Golf Club, the Kowloon Cricket Club and the Peak
the.. Hongkong. Philharmonic Society is announced to take place in St. John's Cathedral Hall on Thursday next at 8.45
HONG. On November 6th, at the Red The engagement is announced of Mr. | Club.
Cross Hospital, Shanghai, Miss KANG W. F. Hoyle, of Hongkong, to Miss CEAI Eoro, aged 19 years. RANDLE On November 7th, at Shanghai, Rose Maud Common, of Chelsen, young; WILLIAM RANDLE, aged 73 years.. est daughter of Mr. Keith Common,
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The Daily Press.
BONGKONG, NOVEMBLA 1215, 1926.
1.
WATER SUPPLY,
Wing Commander Leckie, replying on behalf of the Royal Air Force, said the Foree was a junior service compared with the Navy and the Army and, therefore, after only eight years of existence, they relled more on the civilian population than the older services. They depended upon the civilian population more than the Army or Navy with regard to the safety and integrity of the Empire.
THE OCTOBER RETURNS.. The returns showing the level and stor The F. & O. a.s. Mantua was delayed age of water in reservoirs on November by fog after leaving Shanghai and 1st indicate that all are considerably stead of arriving here at 6 am. this above the level for the same period last Association," said that it was formed in
(Friday) morning, she is not expected until about 3 p.m.
year,
The Association,
Dr. C. W. McKenny, in proposing “The
1921. In less than two months it was three hundred strong, and to-day there The amount in storage in Hongkong
were 425 members." is 9,024.28 millions, as compared with Members of St. George's Society, who 1,680.19 last year. The consumption per (President of the Association) referred Replying to the toast, Mr. Laurenson have not answered the circular. in con-head per day during October averaged to the heavy loss the Association bad THE RIDDLE OF TRADE UNION nection with the proposed St. George'a 20.6 gallons as compared with. 21.0 last sustained by the death of the late Si
There was a full supply in all rider main districts during the month both this year and last.
FUNDS.
Bull, are kindly asked to do so without further delay, in order that the Com mittee may arrive at a decision.
year.
Paul Chater. Mr. Laurenson also thank -
cd other benefactors of the Association.
!!
Mr. H. J. Pearce, M.C., proposed "The Visitors, and said they were especially The engagement of Lieut. Col. E. D.
The increase in height of levels is main pleased to see Col Comyn, the Com- Matthews as Secretary of the Royal tained in Kowloon where 462.43 million manding Officer of the Scottish Borderers. Hongkong Golf Club has been renewed. gallons are in storage as compared with Mr. Pearce also paid a tribute to the 382.00 last year. The average: consump-interest taken in the Association by Rear next Spring, and he has now been re- 15.8 gallons to 18.1. His present engagement will terminate tion per head per day has increased from Admiral Stirling. engaged for a period of another five years.
THERE is an illuminating article in the current number of the Quarterly Review under the heading "The Riddle of Trade Union Funds The writer is a Trade Unionist who knows from the inside the facts which he tells in a very instructive manne: He boldly declares that the great scandal of Trade Union funds is the excessive number of highly paid.
Revenue Officers of the Imports and officials, the payments for delegation fees, Exports Department, in the course of and travelling and hotel expenses. Most their usual search discovered raw opium
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The Government Analyst's reports show that the quality of the water is satisfac tory.
TO-NIGHT'S CONCERT.
Col. Comyn replied on behalf of the Visitors. He hoped that next year be would attend the annual dinner as E member and not as a guest.
The Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolle (0.8.P.) also replied on behalf of the Visitors and spoke of the excellent charitable work done by the Association in connection with the relief of ex-service men, who had fallen on less fortanate days. -
of the Unions, it appears, carry too many to the value of about $5,000 on the s.. BY PUPILS OF MR. F. MASON. full time officials with big salaries, which Tjisalak, shortly after her arrival in port"An invitation concert is to be given in they are not ashamed to augment by draw on Wednesday. The opium, about 2,300 St. John's Cathedral Hall this evening A Message to Earl Halg.
The President announced that the Ex- ing heavy personal expenses. We believe tuels, was concealed in a secrét receptacle by the pupils of Mr. Frederick Masca,
in the engine room.. No arrest was ARCO, LT.CL. (Organist of St. Service Men assembled would send an it has long been a subject for cynical
made.
John's Cathedral), It will begin at nine appreciation of thanks to Earl Haig in o'clock.
recognition of his magnificent effort and comment in London whed a national
The programme includes piano solos, work during the Great War and since. afrike is in progress necessitating... a
Ou Wednesday evening a dance was songs, and a collection of Russian Folk (Applause.) delegate conference to see the leaders held in connection with the Girl Guide Songs, and all the items have been select During the evening, an excellent and others driving about in expensive, movement at the Central British School,
ed from among the best known composers." musical programme was contributed to The programme is divided into two by the orchestra of the HMS. Carlisle high-powered motor cars. The sons of Kowloon, the proceeds of which were to sections, and in each section eight pupils (during dinner) and, by Measts. Condos will contribute. Among those who will Saunders, Andrews, G. Paterson, toil try to think the display is justified assist the movement among the Chinese play, of sing areMiss May Ung, Miss Farrell and Bergt. Kingston, C.Q.M.S. as a means of impressing bloated Capital-girla in the Colony. The dance orchestra Phyllis Gillingham, Miss Ada Leung, and Jeffrey and Pte. Byrne. Warrant Officer 30 Cents per Copy.
ists with the power and wealth of their H.M.B. Carlisle was in attendance. Miss W. Robinson (piano solos), and Licence accompanied at the piano.
Miss Gaubert, Mr. C. W. Liddon The hall was nicely decorated with flags, Subscription, paid in advance$12 per organisations, but in their own minds The members of the orchestra gave their Cole, Mrs. B. A. Rodgers and Mas Elsic while the dinner tables were bestrewn annum for delivery in Hongkong: including;
with Flanders" poppies and roses Ma (songs). services gratia” they are not convinced. „Postsun to any part of the world—$15
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