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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS.
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R.
HONG KONG. EVENING
INSTITUTE
The Evening Institute will re open on Monday, 13th March,
1939.
Entry Forms may be obtained at the Education Office, New Fire Station Building, or at the Trade School, Wantsai.
J. RALSTON,
NOTICE
Director.
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Notice is hereby given that William Summers Anderson of 34, Hankow Rd., Kowloon, is applying to the Governor for Naturalization, and that any per son who knows any reason why naturalization should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong,
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MALCOLM & CO., LTD.
Notice is hereby given that Mr. H. M. Howell is no longer connected with Malcolm & Co., Ltd., and that the authorit granted to him to sign on behall of the Company is withdrawn as from to-day.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
E. R. WALCH,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 3rd March, 1939.
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THE HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO"
SHAREHOLDERS.
THE FIFTY-SECOND OR DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. on THURSDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1939, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st Necember, 1938."
clusive.
THE DAIRY FARM ICE & COLD STORAGE Co., LIMITED.
Q.
ANNUAL NAVAL CONTRACTS
Sealed tenders are invited for
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meet ing of the above named Company will be held at No. 2, Lower the following contracts covertog | Albert Road, Victoria Hong the period 1st April, 1939, to Kong, on Wednesday, the 2200 31st March, 1946:— day of March, 1939, immediately following the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Company for the purpose of considering and "li thought fit passing as an Ordinary Resolution the following resolu tion.
That the Company's Board of Directors be at liberty to offer to the persons appearing as shareholders' on the 22nd day of March, 1939, in the Company's register of share« holders 41,905 shares of the nominal value of $7.50 each being part of the unissued capital of the Company in the proportion of one new share for each six shares held by such persons at par and on the footing that on the acceptance of such offer $5.00 shall be paid up in respect of each such share not later than the 3is day of May, 1939, and that thereafter the Company in general meeting shall call up the balance of $2.50 per share and at the same time declare a.special capital bonus out of the undivided profits standing to the credit of the Company's reserve fund and apply such bonus in payment of the sald call. And that such new shares shall rank for dividend as from the 1st day of July, 1939. And that any shares so offered and not accepted shali be disposed of by the Com.
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Labour & Lighterage for
Admiralty Coaling. Timber & Timber Materials. Making Overalls Oxygen Gas.
Carbonic Acid Gas,
Ammonia Gas. »
Acetylene Gas.
Glass Sheet.
Supply & Repair of Bamboo
Sunblinds.
Upholstery Work, Dyeing & Dry-Cleaning. Washing.
Paraffin. Ordinary' Quality,, Mineral Tar.
Forms of tender may be ob tained until 6th March, 1939, on application to the Naval Store Officer, H. M. Naval Yard, by whom quotations will be received until noon on the dates specified on individual tenders.
The right is reserved of de- clining the whole or any portiou of any tenders and of accepting any portion of a tender...
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HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION
EDITORIAL
DEATH
HARRISON-On Friday, March S, 1939, at the, Queen Mary Hos. pital, Hongkong. Maudie, beloved wife of W. G, Harrison.
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HONOKONG," Maren √, 1939
YORKSHIREMEN FOREGATHER
Annual Dinner. At HK. Hotel
GOVERNOR PRESENT
Natives of Yorkshire gathered in full force last night in the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel where the ninth annual cabaret dinner dance of the So- . clety of Yorkshiremen in Hongkong was hold.
SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1939.
Hello
&
Goodbye
(BY A, W, HYER)
Sirens, motor horns, bells and cries from one thousand humans welcome Pan American Airways' Boeing Clipper at Kal Tak yes- terday. Mr. A. J. R. Moss, Kai Tak Superlatendent, down to Sanpan 'Annie, were on band to greet that 41 and-a-half-ton "flying boat which certainly is a lot of seroplane.
The passengers were all Pan at beaver, extremely becoming th American Airways* executives, its cut and quite the latest in style many on their first fight to the creatioris. This traveller visits our Colony. And Captain W. "A: Clubhe Colony then journeys to Canton, was bubbling over with smiles, but the import business keeping her well he might be with such a de very busy, luxe Cupper under his control, Mr. M. De La Touche came call- The spacious Roof Garden was
The voyage is strictly a stag partying on business, for two days, he- alled to capacity, and the general with a couple of stewards to cater was in a great hurry and no doubt good spirit of the gathering,, to-to the males, needs and fancy. remained so until his departure gether with the splendid repast Having a look at the tiny and com- this morning via the Air France and the excellent items of enter-pact kitchen we discovered that plane for his home in Hanoi, tamment offered, made the occa- the crew and passengers enjoyed Conte Roaso sion a most successful one,
ļa splendid luncheon yesterday on KE the Governor" and Lady their trip between Manila and here. DOWN THE MISTY harbour add- Northcote and Mr. M. A. S. North- How does it sound; · Luncheon':
ed the Conte Rosso, to the up-
CHINA RED CROSS NEEDS THE POWERFUL appeals cote were the guests of the Presi- Sweet pickles. Queen olives, chilled at her wharf at 1.30 am Friday.
tomato Julce, broiled squab chicken, Four hundred and fifty refugees,. made by Mme. Sun Yat-dent, Sir Vandeleur Grayburn.
waffle potatoes, buttered peas, as headed for Shanghal, gazed from and Dr. Robert Lim, Among others present were Sir director of field operations on Atholl and Lady MacGregor, the salad, ice cream and fruit the "decks of the Italian vessel. cake, chilled fresh Mangoes, cheese Many appeared sad, others bewil- the Red Cross Society of Hon, Mr. T. H. and Mrs. King, the
and wafers, coffee, milk and as dered as they swarmed about the China, on behalf of China's Hon. Mr. S. H. and Mrs. Dodwell,
sorted fruit juices?
pler, some with cameras, others. The Interior of the Boeing Clip-standing watching the antics of wounded are such that they the Hon. Mr. and Mrs. A L, Shields, cannot and must not be Mr. Justice and Mrs. R. Lind-
sell, Lt. Col. H. B. Holt, Mr. and par is truly comfort supreme and the baggage coolies Ignored.
Mrs. J. Scott Harston, Mr. and Mrs, decorated in select taste. However, workers. However, a brave air was J. D. Danby, Mr. and Mrs, A, something or other.
that bridal suite is the height of about them as they 'trudges down Its colour the pler toware Hongkong anxious- Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Bottom-
plan is bright blue in the uphols to dispel past thoughts of horror" ley, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Frederick.
tered furniture. Near the star-in new faces and places. Mr. and Mrs. A. L Fisher, Col.
board windows is a love seat, be- The first-class disembarking list and Mrs. E. S. White, Mr. and Mrs. side which is an end table. Along for Hongkong was quite short. D. C. Edmondston, Miss E Gray-
the adjacent wall is a davenport However, Mr. Richard Wes burn and Miss R. Vickers.
style triple seat that converts into arrived from Norway and will be In proposing the toast of the berths, and another end table. in the Norwegian Consul office in Society, Sir Vandeleur Grayburn In an opposite corner there is the Colony. said:-
DR. LIM'S PICTURE of the terrible sufferings which China's gallant sons at the fighting front are undergoing and of the enormous needs of China's Red Cross and China's Army Medical Ser- vices was truly a moving one.
"We want qualified doctors, medical supplies, ambulances and
he stated.. gasoline, and funds," “Our'ureds are very great Indeed. We realize that, while we fighting a war. for our national freedom, we are fighting not only for China but for the entire world....Our Aght is in the nature of a crusade so we can really ask others to help us."
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In rising to propose the toast of the Society, desire in the first place, to extend a hearty Yorkshire welcome to His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote and to all our guests. We also welcome Mr. Scott Harston back THE RED CROSS is work-in
our midst. We congratulate ing" under the most exacting him very sincerely on his return circumstances and although to health, and trust that he will the Chinese people at home continue' so for many years. and abroad and friends of China in foreign countries very pleased we ere to see so many I should also like to my how have not been slow to extend friends of the Society here this every
evening.
The Final Dividend declared for the Year ending 31st Decem ber, 1933, at the rate of Three Pounds Sterling at exchange 1/2.7/8 is payable on and after the 27th February, 1939, at the pany's Board of Directors as Offices of the Corporation, where time to waste t
they in their absolute dis cretion shall think fit and that the Board shall make such pro- visions as they think expedient| "for the case of fractions.
By Order of the Board
G. MILNE,
Secretary.
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THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO
SHAREHOLDERS.
shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
possible assistance, much more substantial help is needed. Mme. Sun rightly pointed out that there is no
"We must try to collect as much as we possibly can before it is too late as there are insufficient supplies to meet the demands and because thousands of our wounded have died for lack of facilities, for lack of transport and for lack of supplies," said Mme. Sun.
AN APOLOGY
a combination dressing table and Shanghai Bound writing deak, while the fourth cor-
has
and dock
ner a folding wash-stand FOUR HOURS AND away at 11.30
Án occasional chair and cabinet. a small coffee table complete the furnishingi ..
a.m. salled the Corte Rosso FOT Shanghai.
Mr. A. J. Bell, of the Pekin Syn- Away this am went the (some dicate, has been visiting in the Co- people call it the giant or monster Iony for several weeks, and "now. latest and newest commercial air-he sails to the North for more liner, nying to its home part, San business, There was Mttle infor- Francisco, March 22. will be har mation he could give us on the first regular fight with passengers wolfram ore deal of his Company to Hongkong, and at that time do which was completed two days ago, not fall to go out to Kai Tak and
Away before to-day's races sail- get an education in the most red Mr. B. B. Moller who is suffer- cent flying boat design.
ing from ill health. A rest at home Air France
in the North for a few weeks then
·
he hopes to be feeling much better and on the track again.
Mr. and Mrs, Pote Hunt, brokers in Shanghai had a very fine visit And there arrived a member of and enjoyed the races thoroughly. the commuter's club, Mr. P. Holtz. There was quite a band of friends Eurasia Aviation Corporation's busy down to say adios. manager. Ten days inspecting the Did Mr. G. Pollock, of the company offices and conferences Shanghal Electrical Construction with Mr. E. Hoeft; engineer, then Co.,"sall to the North? He should away he goes to his offices in Kun-have, but all his cabin divulged ming.
were a couple of bags and over- Madame S. Strelju, xom Paris, coat,
I need hardly say that it gives | THE VILLE DE BANGKOK landed me the greatest possible pleasure at 1,10 pm on Thursday, in to preside this evening, but I feel from Hanol. I owe you all an apology, Arstly because I was born a Liverpool Irishman and am only a York- shireman by adoption, and second- ly because I am sadly lacking in the art of after-dinner speaking. V. M. GRAYBURN, "All realize the importance I could not help the former, but I of working together for the did endeavour to help you about Chief Manager.
same object. It is necessary the latter by suggesting to His Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1939,
for all of us to co-operate." Excellency that he should address. 164 With this everybody will your instead of me; but he replied agree but it is essential that, with his Southern charm with the in order to obtain co-opera-equivalent of "Nay, tha can do thee tion, those seeking co-opera-
own spahtin, lad."
MARRIAGE AT REGISTRY
The marriage took place at the Registry. Supreme Court, yesterday, of Mr. Pierre Lucien Louis Blau, architect, of Eina House, and Miss Josephine Therese Emilie Amable Lebon, dressmaker.
tion must give every co- operation, otherwise
mere
Bay
our
I am very happy to Society continues to flourish, and
ship of 120.
was indeed lovely to behold. The m. v. Canton small French lady was attired in a tailored black suit, accessories matching, and a luscious fur coat..
talk, is useless. Many Chinese to-day we enjoy a record member- CURTAINS FALL patriotic organizations are
Yorkshire--the County of Broad' starving of
are Acres-described with justice by -keenly anxious to do their blt, previous Presidents as a "Country" but they are unable to do so.continues to make its presence War relief work, if confined felt in the realms of aport
cash and
At to official organizations, loses cricket, Yorkshire carried off the Mr. T. 8. Whyte-Smith, Deputy fifty per cent. of its effective- Championship for the umpteenth Registrar of Marriages, conducted the ceremony, which was witnessedness as a result. by Mr. J. Pasquier and Mrs. L
EHI
time, with a lead over Middlesex,
LEONARD HUTTON
The Transfer Books of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 13th MARCH,
The Seventieth Ordinary Gen. Shareholders 1939, to THURSDAY, the 23rd eral Meeting of MARCH, 1939, „
both days in. will be held at the Offices of the
THE DRAWING of the undersigned on Friday, the 24th
countless millions of patriotic March, 1939, at Noon, for the
The wonderful achievement of Chinese citizens into war re- purpose of receiving the Repart
lief work is one of the most Leonard Hutton in the fifth Test of the General Managers, to
Match, as well as that of Maurice | commendable and effective
Leyland, brought added lustre to gether with ̧à° ̈ statement of Mr. Willan Denis Allen, third ways of mass mobilization. Yorkshire's cricket fame. Our Bo- Secretary & Manager. Accounts for the year ended the secretary, H. M. Diplomatic Service There have been rumours in diety sent telegrams of congratula-
in Elizabeth Circulation
By Order of the Board of Directors,
- гр
:
C. M. MANNERS,
Hong Kong, 4th March,
1939.31st December, 1938.
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THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LIMITED.
Notice is hereby given that the Fiftieth Ordinary Yearly Meet. Ing will be held at the Company's Ofices, P. & O. Building, on Thursday, 9th March, 1939, at 1a.m. for the purpose of pre- senting the Report of the Direc tors together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1938, and electing Directors and Audi. tors.
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from 25th February, to 9th March, 1939, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Board of
WE Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON &
CO., LTD., Agents. Hong Kong, 16th Feb., 1939.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS The following forthcoming mar- mages are announced:-
IN TRIUMPH
FINAL NIGHT OF FINE SHOW
THE PIER WAS practically empty
and all was quite silent when the P. and O, motorsĥlp pulled out. on Friday at noon for Shanghai..
Mrs. J. G. Smith goes, North for a short vacation, however, a`lock- ed cabin door was all the success we met with in our attempts to wish the lady bon voyage.
There were several busy business.
men returning to their homes and desks in the North." Mr. E. R. Girard, of the Automatic Tele- phones of China, Mr. C. D. Nicholl.. manager of the Manufacturer's Life Insurance Co., and Mr. J. B. Stewart, connected with the Hong- kong and Shanghai. Banking Cor- poration.
Amidst a storm of applause" and congratulatory bouquets, the curtains rang down at Queen's Theatre last night on probably the most successful amateur musical-comedy show
·Mr. F. Marshall the hard riding. » that has ever been staged in Hongkong.
Jockey from the North went to For, almost unheralded and un-Shanghai after four hectic days
Shanghai, and Miss
Hongkong tion to these players, and in reply-sung. with a degree of advance of horses, crowds, races and the
other trimmings. that was surprisingly publicity before Helen Dela "Watkin Williams, of circles that,
am-inz they both, said they would The Share Register and Trans-stockland, Honiton, Devon, Log-bulances donated by public like to play cricket in the Farmal, "Debutante does to Town," 8.3. Ranpura
bodies proceed to the front, East it ever an opportunity pre-produced by the Chinese Youths---
Medical Reller Association, and WEDNESDAY: AFTERNOON the Mr. Francis Chan, clerk of the the names of the organiza-sented itself.
which has attracted large crowds ss. Ranpura came in, ahead of Bank of China, residing at No. 8tions presenting them are re- We confidently expect Hudders- since it opened on March 1, has time from Japan and Shanghal. On Hing Terrace, second floor, and moved. Inquiries, however, held Town to carry of the F. Aunquestionably proved itself de Now and again the commercial Miss Janet Tong, of No. 4 Hanoi have proved the contrary cup. Road, Kowloon;
since the propaganda effect
fer Books will be closed from the 10th to the 24th March, 1939. both days Inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers,
The Hong Kong Fire Insurance
Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 3rd March, 1939.
THE DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL
land;
►
Mr. Ta Yam-chuen, merchant,
of No. 1 Bedford Road, ground floor, Tatkoksul, and Miss Wu Kit- ping, of No. 227 Temple Street,
second floor, Kowloon;
Mr. Yau Kam-chuen, teacher, of 183 No. 1 Heard Street, first floor, and Mias Fung Woon-yu, of No. 193 Hennessy Road, first floor;
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transports Just appear in the bay And talking of sport. I have at serving of being ranked so high.
and more or less say, "Here I am, on very good authority that the With approximately only two,
hello!" of such donated trucks, by favourite for the forthcoming Dog months in preparation, the
Mr. W. Berg, of Jebsen and Cop showing the simple Chinese show is a Yorkshire terrier, so ganisers, and, in particular, the soldiers that the people of we've got 'em all ways!
actors and actresses, both princi-Shangfal, comes visiting on busi
Another member of Asiatic Hongkong, America, the Ladies and Gentlemen, we are pals and "supports," have worked as South Seas and other places proud of our heritage, and glad to wonders, so that all three nights Petroleum Company, Mr. 3. N.. are thinking about them, is be the representatives of our great of the show will long be remem Bates commutes to the Colony on | immense. Centralization of County in this far-away Colony.bered by those who saw it with business.
And several other passengers funds, therefore, should not Let us be increasingly true to its delight and appreciation. Mr. Fong On, accountant, resid- work towards the curtailment great traditions, ever striving to Much praise has already been here for a short stay, but with Ing at No. 175 Fa Yuen Street, Arst of the patriotic efforts of enhance its proud prestige. I give levied in these columns on those nothing to say and in a big rush floor, Mongkot, and Miss Grace mass organizations for war you the toast of the evening ladies and gentlemen who, in the were Mr. E. Powell, of Baldwins Wong, of No. 1 Fook Luk Lane, relief. All Chinese are work- "Yorkshire."
cause of charity, gaves0
Ltd., Mr. V G. Stott, connected The toast was heartily honoured, stintingly of their time and efforts with Burrones Wellcome and Co., ing for one and the same
to make the show a success, and said Mr. A. G. Beard, of Rielley, cause, as Mme. Sun said. This
there is no need to recapitulate Simmons and Milne, being the case, it is hoped
individual performances. Sufice Sea Dragon The New Zealand Government that reciprocity will prevail.
A British police constable was merely to repeat that all concerned Next Term: Starts on Monday, is making provisions to estab- ALL IN ALL, the claims of wounded in an ambush of three maintained a standard throughout ALL SET TO SLIP her ropes and
March 6th
lish a Volunteer Defence Force. China's wounded and the armoured cars at Nablus, on the New Boys' Tests on Saturday, Samos. It is explained that the be ignored and we have every gaged an Arab gang near Halfs
for the protection of Western Chinese Red Cross must not Jeusalem Road. A patrol of that would have done credit to a
Royal Dragoons successfully en Government is merely extending confidence that there will be inflicting casualties.-(Reuter). to Western Samoa an organisa- tion now existing for the New & generous response to the
Headmaster:-G. A. Goodban,
M.A.
March 4th.
Prospectuses, entry forms and
all particulars may be obtained or application to the Headmaster. Tel, 57777
third floor, Salyingpun.
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professional troupe.-I. el. A
head for the open sea and
Ban Francisco was the Ben Dragon, on Friday afternoon. But be that as it may they did not bulge. Mr. Hodgson, British Agent in Mr. Halliburton practically turne Burgos, has been "“appointed and ran when he saw us char
Zealand Territorial Force. This appeals made on Thursday Twenty persons are reported to Charge D'Affaltes in Burgos pend down upon him out at is declared to be in accordance evening. Readers are asked be missing in a fire which coming the appointment of a Bri-Shipbuilding yard but by to with the mandate provisions: to do their bit by supporting pletely destroyed a hotel in Halitish Ambassador, The Duke of night the junk will be away. P.O. Box 33. Only white members of the in the fund which has been fax, Nova Scotia. The mumber Alba has been appointed Spanish Papers are cleared, crew is aboard, up: habitants will be enrolled in the opened for the purpose by nf dead ly unknown, but twenty Nationalist Charge. D'affaires in 15 in all, and all bets are of, they 175 beginning--(Reuter),
the "Hongkong Daily Press." were taken to hospital--(Reuter); | London transitionally (Reuter) Zefinitely Icare to-day before noon.