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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1936.
ADVERTISEMENTS NEWS SUMMARY
THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
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NOTEAT
TOTIČE IS HEREBY GIVEN
The hall of the Club de Recreio was filled to overňowing on Satur- day night at the second Clarity concert organised by "Liga Portu». guesa, held under the patronage of the Portuguèse Consul-General, Dr. THE THIRTY- Alvaro Brilhante Laborinho. EIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY
Роде 7. MEETING OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jandine, Matheson & Co., Ltd, on Wednesday, the 12th February, 1936, at NOON, for the purpose of receiv- ing the Keport of the Directors to 'gether with a Statement of Accounta for the year ended 31st December, 1935.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from Monday, the 3rd February 1936 to Wednesday, the 12th February, 1936, bath days inclusive
By Order of the Board of Directors
F. H. CRAPNELL,"
Secretary. Hong Kong, 27th January, 1936.
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LAFONTAINE-On February 1. 1936, at St. Marie Hospital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Lafontaine, a daughter.
ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS, WALSH On January 31, 1935, at
NOTICE.
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HONGKONG "AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
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【OTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of THE Annual Ball arranged for the Shareholders in this Corporation
March 16th, . has
will be held at the Head Office of the CANCELLED.
Corporation, No. 1 Queen's Rood Central, Hong Kong, on Saturday, the 22nd February, 1938, at 11.30 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1995,
B. H. C. HALLOWES,
Hon, Sec.,
St. Patrick's Society of
Hong Kong.
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Daniel Antero Rozario is no longer connected with the Colonial Trading Company.
COLONIAL TRADING CO.,
Ho Tung Building.
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HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED.
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The Register of Shares of the Corporation will be closed from Monday the 10th February to Satur. day, the 22nd February, 1986, (both days inclusive during which period no transfer of shares registered.
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By Order of the Board of Directors.
V. M. GRÅTBURN,
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 3rd February, 1936.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE 07 SYDNEY FRANCIS MCGBATH, LATE OF No. 36, HANSOW HOAD, KOWLOON IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG, RETIRED CHINESA MARITIME -- Customs, DicRASIE."
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ELEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of HONG KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held on THURSDAY, the 12th day of March, 1986, at the BOARD RO M of the Company, Second Floor, Ex- change Building, Hong Kong, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving o Statement of Accounts and the No
TOTICE is hereby given that the Court has, by virtas of Section Report of the Board of Directors, for the financial year ended 91st 68 of The Frobates Ordinance, 1897, made an order limiting the time to the creditors & others to send in claims against the above estate to the under- signed.
Dated this 30th day of January, 1936.
E. P. H. LANO,
Official Administrator.
the Country Hospital, Shang- hai. to Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Walsh,
daughter.
DEATHS
Three weddings were solemnised on Saturday, two at St. John's Cathedral and one at the Rosary Church, Kowloon. Accounts of the ceremonies are included on
4 Gossip We Must
(By "ONLOOKER"}
The preylew of Mr. Kobo Sanobe's beautiful pictures at the Gloucester on Tuesday was thor- oughly enjoyed by the lucky peo- Page 7. ple who had received invitations.
There is no tonic in the world to equal a sight of undiluted beauty of line and colour, and Mr. Sonobe's work is utterly satisfying in its perfection of detail, and that rare quality which is best described as "spiritual" which seems to breathe life into all his pictures.
The home defeat of Glasgow Celtic by St. Johnstone in the Second Round of the Scottish Cup provided the major sensation on
Saturday's soccer programme,
Page 5.
Our kind host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Midzusawa greeted us on arrival, and introduced us to Mr.
Rifleman Edward Smith, of the Royal Uister Rides, was fined 'à total of $35 at the Central Magia-Sonobe himself. His Excellency,
tracy on Saturday where he ap peared on remand On several counts for driving a car illegally. Accused pleaded "not guilty.”
Page 11.
In the local rugby International tournament, Ireland defeated Eng- land, and Scotland was successful against Wales. İreland now meets Scotland in the final. Page 10..
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A gruesome story of a double murder in the waters of the bar- bour nine days ago, followed by robbery in which a total of $2,300 in money and jewellery was stolen, has been reported to the Police authorities by a widow 78 years of age.
Page 1.
There were several cases brought before Mr. Schofield at the Central Magistracy on Saturday. The Chinese who was charged with impersonating a police officer was VAN CORBACH-On February 1, bound over. Other cases appear
1938, at Sparks, Maryland, | un U.S.A. Major George Henry van Corbach, M.C., aged 57 | years.
LO-On January 30, 1938, at his
residence, Dr. Pan H. La, aged
Page 6.
Several appointments were made in the Government Gazette includ- ing that of Miss U. Tulloh to be an Assistant Mistress. Tenders were
58 years, Counsellor, City Gov-also accepted by the Government. ernment of Greater Shanghai.
Editorial and Business Office: 11,
Ice House Street. Tel. 30251.
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London Omce: 53, Fleet Street,
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The Chinese Federation and the Association teams battled to a one alt decision in, the Governor's Cup encounter played on Caroline Hill on Saturday, There was also a full programme played yesterday re- sults of which will be found on
Page 10.
The Daily Press. GREAT SOLDIER
HONG KONG. FEBRUARY 10, 1938.
EVEREST ONCE MORE
For the new endeavour to con- quer Everest, of which he is the leader, Mr. Hugh Ruttledge tells us he has more hopes of success than ever. As it was he who led the heroic adventure of 1933 there can be no better judge. When he came back then from glorious failure he declared that the knowledge which had been won justified bellef "that the ascent is possible, given good weather." In the organisation of
PASSES
Lt. Gen. Sir George. Fowke
Dinard, Feb. 9. The death has occurred of It- General Sir George Fowke, a dis- tinguished soldier of the South African War and the Great War. in his 72nd year.
Hers Fowke, of Baling Grove, Essex, he passed out of Woolwich entered the RE in 1884, gaining
A son of the late William VII-
and
December, 1935, and re-electing 7th day of FEBRUARY, 1936, for this fifth expedition by the Mount the rank of Captain in 1892, Bt.-
Directors and the Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOKS of the Company will be closed from the 2nd March to the 12th March, 1938, both days inclusive.
Dated this 4th day of February, 1938.
Order of the Board,
W. L, MCKENZIE,
Becretary,
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Hong Kong,
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS
LIMITED
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEY
that the ORDINARN YEARLY GENERAL MEETING
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG CO
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN TEZ GOODS or JANE ANN PRENTICE, LATE or No. 713, YANGTELEPOO BOAD, BHANOHÍ IN THE RETURIAS ́ ́ DF UIINA,' Widow, DROZASED.
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He was director of Public Works in Transvaal and member of the first Transvaal Legislative Coun-
Sir Andrew Caldecott obviously ad- mired the pictures, and like most of us seemed particularly taken with the fish studies which had a lovely translucent appearance. "So cool to look at in summer!" as somebody aptly remarked.
Sir Shouson Chow and the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith were together, and Lady Shenton-looking charming. an ever-was in her element ät a picture show. We envied her the real knowledge which she could bring to bear on the style and technique of those masterpieces
Later, when we were, having tea, I saw Mrs, van Wylick looking ex- tremely smart in black.
On board the German cruiser Karlsruhe
Stafford-Smith brought their niece Miss Saville.
to watch the finals of the club tournaments, which were played in brillant weather and under ideal conditions. The Ladies doubles from the spectator's point of view was the best game of the after- noon when Miss Rosamund Han- cock and Mrs. Wilson beat Mrs. Dowling and Mrs. Kayil, they all played brillianty and it was a most exciting match to watch, at ́one time it looked very much Bike run- ning into a three set match. H.Enumber of people divided their Sir Andrew. Caldecott was watch-
The prize giving at the Frenching with great interest and after- Convent School, was a great event especially for the small people who received those lovely hooks. Mrs. Sayer gave away the prizes, and in company with all the rest of us looked as if she thoroughly enjoyed the whole entertainment.
The pupils sang and played for us with a marvellous absence of self consciousness, and when the
number the applause was terrific. "Babies" did their Nursery Rhyme
((By "DAWN")
Tennis enthusiasts collected at the U.S.R.C. on Saturday afternoon
Saturday night is never quite complete without looking into the Hong Kong Hotel even if it is only for a short time: On Saturday a large crowd collected on the Roof Garden to watch the farewell "ca- baret of "Les Girls." The arst. floor was equally crowded and a
time alternately between the two. Mr. and Mrs. Turner were to be seen in a large party on the Roof Garden which included Mr. and Mrs. Felix Joseph, she most attrac- tive in a black gown studded with diamante. Mr. and Mrs. Gross inan, Beryl and Betty Fair and several others. Elizabeth Monkton I thought looked qülle her best in a well cut gown of silver lame which suited her beautifully. Lt. Commander. and Mrs. Fawkes
wards had tea in the club house. Major General and Mrs. Bertho- lomew were also there, the latter presenting the cups at the con- clusion of the match. Brigadier and Mrs. Seth-Smith brought their pretty niece Elizabeth Walker, who was in bottle green. Mrs. Morris. in black and white had with her Sylva and Valerie who have just looking very fit and having ther- brought a small party which in-
returned
from Singapore. both
oughly enjoyed themselves. Mrs. J. J. Patersom was with Miss Cavanagh both looking smart in tweeds. Wing Commander and Mrs. Bishop were watching the tennis together and Mr. and Mrs.
Another scene on the German cruiser
LOCAL AND GENERAL
Tombols are being resumed to-day The RE.O.C.A. Whist Drives and
commencing at the usual time 8.30 p.m. prompt. in the Central Dining Hall, Wellington Baracks.
A dinner dance in honour of
Everest Committee no effort which 1902, Major-General in 1915, and Major In 1900, Bt.-Lt.-Colonel in dearly-bought experience could suggest has been spared. A re- temporary Lieut.-General the fol- connaissance was sent out over the
lowing year.***
ground' last year. The expedition le limited to 12 men, but 10 of them have proved themselves in the Himalayas and nine has alreatly been an Everest. The distance from the summit of the camp from cations, School of Military Eu-the Craigengower Cricket Club on which the final climb has to be sneering, later A. A. G. for RE. Wednesday, February 19, at 8 pm. made is clearly of the first import at War Office and Inspector RE Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury will be until the outbreak of the Great away for a short vacation, while arice. The 1933 expedition, after gallant work by native porters, established their sixth and last
ci from 1982 to 1904. From 1906 Mr and Mrs. Bradbury and Mr. to 1908 he was Instructor in For-
War.
♫ WAR SERVICE
and Mrs. H. Beer will be held at
Mr. and Mrs. Beer will be leaving- the Colony shortly and will not be camp at 27,400 feet. This year He served in the South African coming back. After dinner there Mr. Ruttledge Intends to build a War, 1899 to 1902, beng mention-will be a presentation to Mr. Beer. seventh camp four, hundred feeted in despatches four times, re- bigher,
ceiving Brevet of Major and LL. Colonel, Queen's medal and King's medal with clasps.
cluded Wing Commander and Mrz. Bishop and Mrs. Hater, Mr. Jack Macgregor, who we are glad to have back with us once more, ar- rived later in the evening Audrey Steele who had previously been à" bridesmaid came on to the Hotel in her bridesmaids dress of tnr- quoise blue and a cute little cap of 'gold lame which she wore throughout the evening. Ann and Diana Dodwell were in the samé. party and Vera Crapnell too, with Tiny Munro, Alec Pearce and one or two others. Rosamund Han- cock in spite of her strenuous match during the afternoon was there looking as fresh and 'pretty as ever in blue.
Shella Dewanap sailed for Eng- land on the Chitral on Saturday and will be very much missed here by all friends, but we hope to see her again when we get home and perhaps be able to attend her wed- ding. She had a number of people to say goodbye to her, and we watched her leave with many re- grets but wishing her good luck.”
One case of. Diphtheria, and two cases of Typhus Fever were report- ed to the Health Authorities, for the 24 hours ended Friday.
At to-morrow's meeting of the other dance will be held next kenzie Dow, the newly-appointed of the crew of the Karlsruhe. An-Rotary Club, the Rev. K. Mac
Saturday, when the crew of the minister of Union Church, Hong Karlsruhe will again be invited to Kong. will be the speaker, and attend.
hia subject will be "Beneath the Bows of the Queen Mary* " In on aspects of his work in the this address, Mr. Dow will speak
ministry in the district of Clyde- bank where the glant Cunard- White Star liner is being built.
Hospital, regarding the condition Enquiries made at the Kowloon
of Miss Irma Hadley, who has been seriously ill for the past few days, elicited the news that the patient was "fairly comfortable."
The prize winners at the waist, drive held by the Cralgengower Cricket Club on Saturday night
were:
Ladies: Mr. Paul and Mrs Cutiili;
Men: Mr. Evans and Mr. Toller-
vey.
The following telegram was re- Even so, the climbers crown to
celved by H.E. the Governor from press the assault name will have
the Secretary of State for the 1,200 feet to ascend. It is cal- While attached to the Japanese Colonies on Friday: "I have laid poly VOTION IS HEREBY GIVEN culated that to go up and return Army in Manchuria during the before the King your telegram con- Trafic was held up for nearly of HONGKONG TRAMWAYS IN that the Court has, by virtue of to camp again must take fifteen Russo-Japanese War of 1905, he veying from the Members of the " LIMITED will be held at the Offices Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance hours. They must start before received the Japanese War medal Legislative Council and the people afteen minutes on Saturday after of Messra. Jardine, Matheson & Co., 1887, made an Order limiting the time suririse, and are not likely to get and Order of the Sacred Treasure of the Colony a resolution of noon at about 2 o'clock when Bus Ltd., Hong Kong, ou FETDAY, the for Creditors and Others to send in their back till after dark To make this He was Engineer-in-Chier to homage to His Majesty. I am com caught fire near the Wellington No. 608, travelling westwards, 28th day of February, 1936, at 12 claims against the above Estate to the seventh camp will be a "tremend the British Expeditionary Force in manded by His Majesty to request o'clock Noon, to transact the ordinary 27TH DAY of FEBRUARY, 1935,
ous job.” ́~ ́For the climbers beyond, France from 1914 to 1916, (Adjut- you to convey to the Members bis business of the Company,
All Creditors and Others are accord there remains still a task demande ant General in France from 1918 deep appreciation of the sentimerits ingly hereby required to hand their claims to the Underrigned on or befora ing the utmost endurance and to 1919, being mentioned in des- of loyalty and affection expressed that date.
skill and courage. The men of 1910 patches eleven times, and award in this resolution." know a good deal more about the ed the CB, KOMO, KCB, Le-
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that the BEGISTER OF MEMBERS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 19th to THURSDAY, the 27th February, 1988, both "days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
W. P. SIMMONS”
Secretary. Hong Kong, Brd February, 1986.
Barracks,
The forthcoming wedding is a nounced of Mr. Dmitry Txanovich... Glazoonof, Police Guard, and Miss Elizabeth Andrew Tkachenko, residing at 7. Hankow Road, 1st floor,Kowloon.
There wit be a meeting at the Garrison Lecture Hall to-morrow: at 8.30 pm, to form a local
branch of this Association a body which comprises both serving and ex-members of the Corps connected with the Corps are in- All who have been in any way
vited to attend.
The are started in the engine i
The Japanese cruiser Idzun and though a number of chemical extinguishers were used, the bus returned from exercises at Bias was soon enveloped in smoke and Bay on Friday, and the Japaress Dated the 30th day of January, 1850, structure of the last 1,500 feet of gion of Honour, Croix de Guerre, The Royal Engineers' Old Com- it was only after some time that gunboat Baga, with JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER Everest than anyone did on the and Order of Leopold, Belgium, rades Dance which was held on buckets of water were obtainable Olkawa on board, also
earlier adventures. Weather is the besides Portuguese and United Saturday night at the China Fleet from the barracks nearly and with from Canton on Friday) The two Incalculable hazard. In 1833 the States decorations,
Club was a most enjoyable affair the assistance of Bervicemen the vessels met outside Green Island expedition had hardly one com He retired in 1922 after holding The dance band of the Royal Ulster Are was extinguished,
and the Admiral plete Ane day. To give climber the position Colonel Commandant Rifles gave a special programme The damage done to the body of 19g to the dammo
hích wved a fair chance" "thres are · of the RE. 11. 1921–
of “Old favourites" The guests of | the couch did not appear to be vessel he then [4178 thought to be necessary;
Router
the Association were the members, great
Solicitors for one of the Executors
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building, Des Voeux Road Centraly
Hoar Kong.
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