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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER COMPANY (1918), LIMITED.
XTH Relorence to the Notice to Shareholders of the above Company Rated 16th Fhardany, 1927, whereby the Final Call of $3.00 Per Share on the New Shares was made payable on Both Juss, 1927, instead of fat Maunu, 1927, the Directors of the Company have decided, in view of the comitions prevailing at prevent, L farther Extend the Time for Payment of the Call.
ACCORDINGLY IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Date for Payment of the FINAL CALL IS POSTPONED to 30TH NOVEMBER, 1927, and that the Form of Bankers"
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No. 27, PEAK, LUGARD ROAD,
UGHT Roamed HOUSE, with Central rating, Five Bedrooms, Receipt already sent to Shareholders Four Bathrooms, Three Drying Rooms, emn in used as though the Date emmer | Modern Saritation, Grass Tennis Court therein were, the Burn NOVEMBER, and Garden-Pasression MAY 1st.— 1927.
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“VALUABLE LEASEHUED
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Road Central and No. 1, Stanioy
Hom
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on
the 20th day of June, 1927, at 3 o'clock pu, by Mr. MR Do Bouss, the Auctioneer, his AUCTION ROOM, No. 4, Duddeli Street, Hong
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Now we should never claim that
DEWAR'S the British are sentimental philan
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JUNE 13th, 1927.
It is advertised that Mr. A. Ritchie is authorised to sign for Mesars, Lowe, Bingham and Mat- thews, in all matters pertaining to their Hong Kong offer.
thropists either in business or in Members, and other interested, administration. We should preferary reminded that the annual meet- to regard tra IM hard-headed ing of the Hong Kong Male Voice realists. It is assumed that offices | Choir will be held at 5 p.m. today, whether Governmetal or commercial
at St. John's Cathedral Hall.
must be run with British ideals if the Chinese are to benefit indirectly
The current Gorreument Gazette contains a list of Hong Kong's
SINGAPORE'S WELCOME.
SIR HUGH CLIFFORD ARRIVES ON KING'S BIRTHDAY.
"FIRST TIME TAKEN UP OFFICE WITH A LIGHT HEART,"
CHIEF CONSTRUCTOR LEAVES.
FAREWELL PRESENTATION TO MR. J. S. GILLINGHAM.
There left the Colony on Satur day on the P. & O. 8.8. Kashmir for Home on transfer, Mr. J. S. tillingham, the Chief Constructor at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Hong Kong. Prior to his departure he was the recipient of a farewell | follow and "to accumaulate the large | 7: officials and 138 un-officiat dus-
After an absence of twenty-four presentation from members of the
fortunes
Scars from Malaya, His Exellency Dockyard Recreation associate with the lives of the Peace in the Colong,
Club, Sir Hugh Clifford, G.C.M.G, which he has been Chairman. Chinese merchant
The Chin Light and Power Co. G.B.E., returned yesterday to take The presentation was made on (1918). Ltd., advertise that the date up the post of Governor of the behalf of the members by Com-
by the security and justice which Justires of the Peare. There are
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princes who
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SINGAPORE, June 4th.
of
for payment of the final call of 3 Straits Settlements and High Commodore J. L. Pearson who referred
per share is again postponed frommissioner of the Malay States, to the keen interest taken in the t'lub by Mr. Gillingham. The
The happiest auspices attended
Mr. Gillingham, in reply, thank- the members very cordially. Ho hoped that members of the Club
isely choose a British Colony in which to operate. Having accepted thus faet the next thing is to attenet the person from Britain who wil June 30th to November 30th, 1927. come to do the work, bringing with Tenders are being called for the installation of the new tiovernor in ham tu accein were three inagnifi- the ceremonies connected with the gifts which he asked Mr. Gilling-
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character mälded in the filling in and surfacing of two Singapore, and Sir Hugh mudent pieces of silverware suitably schools and home which will ensure
areas for the parking of cars at Un notable speeches in which he testifi-engraved. that the work he does will bear long. New Territories, togethered to his happiness at retorning. "This is the first time," he said. the impress of his earlier training.
with any necessary work in vantares
that
I have taken up any of tion therewith Those responsible know the type
with a light heart."
Replying to letters of welcome that is wanted and adjust the offer For stealing a brass tap belong presented by representatives of the would continue to hold before them in quality and quantity to attract to the Tai Tak Contractors, of Rulers of the Malay States is the essentials of good fellowship, the right DR.
Beyond that. Quarry Bay, who have a shed in lenex spoke in furt Mainy, Food sportsmanship and good work- a language which comes as readilymanship. To help on the good arucial figure they do not go. The side the Taikoo Sugar Refinery, a to him now as when he was on Chinese, was sentenced by Mr. R. Ervice in Pahang in his early caff Inst include compensation
Linder to three werks' hard labour
days. for residence abroad in a tropient.
The combination of being install on Saturday morning.
ed in his new office and the celebra It must
tion of His Majesty's birthday The Mohammedan festival of made yesterday a very busy day for Id-Ul-Zaha was celebrated at the Sir Hugh Clifford. He arrived by Hong Kong Maque on Saturday come from Penang, Proceeding
special train at 6.30 am, having morning most of the Mohammed the Council Chamber he was install- employees in the Colony binged with due ceremony. He then granted a day's holiday.
went to the Padang for the impres sive military parads which signalis Birthday. ed the celebration of the King's
THE VERY FINEST OLD sub-tropical climate, -
allow for the expense of educating a family home and provide
SCOTCH WHISKY sufficient for the purchase of food and wlothing at the rahanced prices As supplied to the Houses of which prevail in such places as
Lords and Commons.
SOLE AGENTS:
Hong Kong and the Straits Settle- ments. These compensations are not verssary for the Chinese em
ployer. If, however, the Chinese is wanted in England or America similar compensations have to be offered in order to induce hm to
A. S. WATSON accept service. The question is
& CO., LTD.
HONG KONG DISPENSARY.
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Hong Kong Office: ta, Chater Rd.
always decided on rennomic, and not on racial, grounds except in so far as the latter consideration pro duces a difference in efficiency.
The important point is that benefite are, and must be mutual. The Chinese own a very large pro- perties of the wealth of this Colony. It is said that more than
Among the passengers arriving in Hong Kong by the 8.8. hangte late on Friday were Mr. and Mrs. T. Hynes and family. Mr. Hynes, who is Supt. of Mails at General Post Office, has been on ten months' leave to New Zealand and Australia.
the
A recent collector employed by a wealthy Chinese living at No. 62, Bonham Road, absconded on June 8th. His employer has since received a letter from the fugitive stating that the total amount of rent which he had taken with him was only
A sanitary coolie on Saturday
London Office: 21, Bride Lane, siaty per cent. of the wealth of the picked up in the dust heap a
Fleet Street, E.O. 4
The Baily Press.
HONG KONG, JUNE 131, 1927
Malay. States is' in their hands. Does anyone seriously cuntend that such accumulations would have been possible but for the protection enjoyed from the British Navy and the character of the administration. Business flourishs, where there is
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank favour of Wiseman's Café. It was cheque for $13.50 made oat in signed by a well-known local lady. to the Police. The cheque has been handed over
At 10.30 His Excellency received addresses in the Council Chamber gathering. Then in the evening he and made speeches to a Jurge
was the host at the brilliant. Birth- day Ball at Government House, where 1,700 guests assembled.
feeling the Club bad engendered, ho asked the officials' acceptance of as cup for competition among Club members which might be for the most spirited debaters or the most Commodore Pearson accepted the apable snooker players.
cup on behalf of the Club and after Mr. Gillingham's health had been drunk an excellent vocal and in- strumental entertainment was en- joyed.
WEATHER REPORT.
NO CHANGE!
Yesterday's weather report, fore- cast and remarks. issued by the A Charming Personality. Royal Observatory at noon atated: Though there is a suggestion of
Pressure has decreased moder. his sixty years in His Excellency'sately at Vladivostock and increased with the activity and virility apather stations are small. An anti- bowed shoulders, one was struck derately at Cheloo. Changes at parent in a free which speaks in ita every line of strength of pur and a shallow depression over S.W. eyelone is central over N.E. Japan Bose. A cheery manner, made more
China, and one sees in Malaya's Governor captivating by its very simplicity, the charming personality that has endeared him to all who have had the privilege of serving with him.
Governor Installed.
and
overcast, rain.
FORECAST: E winds, moderate,
The evening report, issued at 5.30
p... staten:
A feeble anti-cycloue is central over NE Japan and a trough of king to the East of the Philippines low pressure extends from Tong with minima at the East and West extremities.
At 7 a.m. the Governor entered the Council Chamber, where the Hon. Mr. W. Peel, Officer Ad menthers of ministering the Government, and Legislative Councils were assem-moderate, overeast, rain.
the Executive
LOCAL FORECAST: bled. A Guard of Honour compos ed of members of Singapore Volun outside the building. teer Corps received His Excellency
The Governor's Commission was read by Mr. F. J. Morten, Clerk of Councils, and the oaths of offee Chief Justice, Sir William Murison.
East winds,
REWARDS OF SERVICE IN justier and a high regard for law and the only items are applications were administered by the Hon. the sioner for Malaya is that the joy
CROWN COLONIES.
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Bever
L
There was some excitement at
and
habits was that we did not indulge in unnecessary or exuberant elo- quence, and I should be very sorry if I were to do anything to disturb KO excellent a precedent.
the one land
Reception of Addresses. At 10.30 a large gathering repre- sentative of all cominunities, in- eluding many ladies, had assembled in the Council Chamber to greet His Excellency. The representative first presented silken scrolls bear- of the Rulers of the Malay States
nor shook hands with them and ing letters of welcome. The Gover- addressed a few words of thanks to
each.
Sanitary Board to-morras after- There will be a meeting of the
A Steadfast Desire. mo, at 4,15. The agenda contains
The une steadfast desire of my httle business of public interest,
heart as Governor of the Straits nad eder. It is very safe to its-
Settlements and High Coruja for permission to evet a 12-stall sume that the fortunes now enjoyed market at To Kwa Wan, and the
with which I return proposed erection of
The First Speech. public
in the world care about will not Osk of the difficulties in dealing by the emigrants. to a British latrine our Lot No. 372, Kowloon After a salute of seventeen guns be dimmed by any failure on my with the Chinese is that they
Colony would
City. have been
had been fired from Fort Canning part to serve that land and its anrassed had thos. lucky ones stay-
signalling the installation, assume English people, who comtralen at home. At any rate, the pre-
A Chinese woman living at the Excellency addressed the gathering heat of my abilities.
His people faithfully and loyally to the Yik Sang boarding house, Con- colonies such as Hong Kong or theent conditions of China do not
as follows: naught Road Central, reported to
Your Hoar and honourable Federated Malay States, appro- suggest such a possibility. It is May 28th she entrusted to a man Legislative Councils, When I was
the Police on Saturday that on members of the Executive priate the good things for them-
nand Fong Ying whose acquaint-las in the Straite Settlements, too much, therefore, to expectance she made at the boarding which is now well nigh a quarter selves and leave what is over to that a contribution to the Singahouse, five $100 Annamite notes to of a century ago, one of our best
scrambled for, as it were, hypore use should be made by the She has not seen Fong since
change into Chinese 20-cent pieces those who are not of British race. Government in return for the un- They are even candid enough to my exampled prosperity enjoyed by the the Yeung Wo Nursing Thone on that they would do the same if people of the Straits Settlements Saturday morning when an amah, they were in a similar position of even although it may be true that
on entering one of the wards, saw A Chinese intruder. She immed- VAILABLE. Peak Road, privilege. One of the complaints large proportion of that contri-iately raised the alarm and the man
Residential Quarters, Central
took to his heels. location, beautiful grounds, entirely made, for example, is that thebution comes from Chinese tax-
A chase by one renovated, hot and eld water, excellent senior posts in Government Service payers. Those taxpayers are living arrest of the man, the one who was of the ward boys resulted in the bathrooms. Rooms single or double, for bachelors or small families, furnished are reserved for Englishmen while under the protection of the Britishkeeping guard outside. GUNS by W. W. GREENER or unfurnished. Partial or whole service
who was seen inside the ward excap. WEBLEY and SCOTT, and Other may be arranged.
Use of tennis court
in all cases, salaries are higher lag and it is reasonable that they Makera-British, French
Available by Tay and later.
Taxi 40 cents,
for the latter than for the Chinese. should pay something for American.
chair or pleasant walk, 0.1: Mid lavel fab or rooms available, furnished. C. 2. They will further suggest that the security. B.S.A. Air Rifles, and Miniature Repulse Bay. Well furnished house gift made by the Straits Govern- Rifles, 22 Calibre, Repeating and with fitted-in teak furniture as ward- Automatic.
ment in connection with the Singa- robes, bookosses, cupboards, electrical SPORTING CARTRIDGES of Good grounds and
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etc., ready inserted. Flush aystem. pore base was extravagant and all descriptiona.
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together; formerly private botal. Flata and houses Available furnished or expressed with an air of cyniciem unfurnished, also single bachelors.
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With A Light Heart.
His Excellency then made the made acting Resident of Pahanging a speech in Malay lasting about This is the first time since I was happiest of impressions by deliver- at the age of 24 in 1890 that I have ten minutea acknowledging the let taken up any office with a light tore. heart. i have served, as some of The Parade On The Padang. you may be aware, in-Trinidad, from which poet I was sent on a
Taking the parade at the padang deputation to British Guiana. in honour of His Majesty the King- From Trinidad I was transferred Clifford's first official act after be Emperor's birthday was Sir Hugh to Ceylon, where I spent five and aing sworn in.
The parade was composed of 600 men from the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington's Regiment under units from the ther military forces in the Colon
It is notified that the Chief Jus-Proved just as popular with diners Ceylon I was appointed to my first Major J. C. Burnett, D.S.O., and
tice has ordered that the next Criminal Sessions shall be held on Monday, June 20th
as though it is generally recognised Whilst tampering with the oleo- that the law of the stranger mast tric wires of a fan in the kitcheri inevitably operate in favour of the of No. 242, Des Voeux Road, a Chi- British and to the detriment of the Dose, aged eighteen, was electrocut Chinese.
In the first plaer one wondera
ed.
A Chinese girl, 18 years of age,
an-
of your property. Rental collection. what would happen the structure has been removed to hospital suffer- 3. No limit to tenante supplied and no of this Colony or to that of the ing from an overdose of an charge for
for scouring new tenants or for advertising during of
period HEREBY GIVEN 4
contract that MR. ARCHIBALD HIT tio of mortgage, 6. Insurance CHIE, Chartered Accountant, our Senior ranged free of charge to you.
Malay States if the British with-known poison, believed to have been 4. Anotion or private sale, Nogtotin drew. Hankow and Tsingtao are self-administered,
7. Be object lessons. But the Chinese do
"Camden
It was supressive scono, watch- ed by a large number of spectators of all utionalities, and if a brigh terday would have lent added splendour, the dulling effect of a rather heavy drizzle that held off after a few minutes was lost im- mediately the parade was begun,
Shortly before 7.46, the General Officer Commanding, Major General Sir Theodore Fraser arrived.
The "Cameo" Orchestra, who ap peared by permission of Capt. half years as Colonial Secretary, Eliot, K.N., at Lane, Crawford's and when I believed myself to be Restaurant
learning on Saturday night,
something concerning
there the previous week, Solections Gold Coast. as the Versatile Orchestra who were Governorship, as Governor of the and music for dancing were play- Owing to the war I was there for ed during and after dinner. The period of about six and a half Orchestra is the second years, after which I was transfer- daner orchestra of HM.K. Hermes red to Nigeria, a country which and is now very much in demand is us large as the whole of Ger- at focal functigus.
many, Belgium and Holland, with a third of Francs added, and which has a population of 19,000 souls.
The Language Difficulty. During all these twenty-four years that, I have been away from Malaya i have felt that the some- what special opportunities that were given to me as a lad to be ad- Kong), and the Miases Gillingham, scenes of Malayan life, had enabled guns in three salvees by a unit mitted to the coolics behind the Mr. W. J. Grant, Mr. J. P. Kwong, Paymaster-Consinander
me to accumulate a great deal of P. Man
of the Royal Artillery. Every rack, R.N..
knowledge which was being dread-seventh gun was followed by a feu Surgeon-Lieutenant- Comisandry A. McPherson, N., fully wanted. To-day I feel that that de joie and the playing of the first Mr. J. S. Nowall, Mr. A. L. was altogether a wrong impression. I six bars of the National Anthen,
Among the passengers leaving Hong Kong for Europe by the P. & 0. B. Kashmir on Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Cotterill, Mr. W. M. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. J. 6. Gillingham (Mr. Gillingham hus been Chiel Constructor at Royal Naval Dockyard.
tha
Hong
The Governor arrived shortly after, and the troope presented arms for the Royal Salute. This was followed by the firing of 21
Assistant in Hong Kong for some years gistration of your land or property. not genrally carry the argument | Kashmir on the week-end included; / Quarrell, Mr. L., P. Stobbard. Melee and hope that the accumulated which was rendered in full after
past, has from THIS DATE been. Free information and advice re Authorised to Sign the Firm in all garding shares, mortgage, etc. We matters portaining to our Hong Kong have rented many of the Colony's largest Office.
houses and have negotiated property, LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS, land and shares for some of the oldest
local firmu. Hong Kong.
HONGLONG SMALL » INVESTORS,
Chartered Accountants,
11th June, 1997,
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Ice House 24.
Paasengers arriving by the 8.8. to that extent. Except trong & few, who appear to glont over
Mr. Alping. Mr. Foo, Mr. Liang, misery and destruction, the valuo Mason. Mr. T, E. Pearer, Mrs, C. Mr. A. D. Lalchand, Mr. and Mrs. of the guarantee of peace and good A. Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. L. order which British administration Wright.
A. Alingsley, Major-General knowledge and experience which I the last salvoe. The troops the have garnered in so many corners gave three cheers for His Majesty them, help to make more useful the the Governor. of the world will now, everyone of the King, led by His Excellency Special knowledge of Malaya which
The march past followed, His I still claim to possess,
Excellency the Governor taking the salute-Straits Times.
Van Straubonzee (now General. Officer Commanding in Malays, en route to Singapore) and Mrs. J. Waddell and Mr. and Mrs. J. Straubenzo, Mrs. E. Thomson, Mr. Welch.
(Continued on next Column.)
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