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PUBLIC AUCTION
OFFICIAL PRICOS.
Banks H.K&S Banks n.
Marine Insurances.
$670
$450
are
$220
The Dutch vessels, which were requisitioned in Hongkong by the British Governinsat under droit d'angaria, being slowly released.
The Unde
and has received instructions to sell
****Public Auction:
Lide
$1090 $232
The Dutch steamers, requisi-
tioned here were the Kembangan,
B..
$ 26
THE
CONNAUGHT MOTOR CAR COMPANY,
don: March 25-It was not led miginally to hold the Cup competition until 1920, Lotion of the Belgian Tennis Association, in
Cantons wing a challenge to the present North Chinas holdera-Australasia has caused Unions France and the British Isles to Yanglazes Center as well, and the com- petition will take place this Tear The entries closed on March 4.
7.
Far Easterns
Shipping
Fire Insurances. China Fires
b Neither the United States nor. Fires Japan will compete this year. The reason given by the United Danglasas States for not taking part in the Steamboats competition is that, in view of the Indos (Praf.) great loss suffered by Australis in Indos (Def.) the death of Capain A. 7. Wilding, Shells it would not be sportsmanlike to Ferries „isame a challenge.
The Davis Cup was presented Sugars by the late Mr. Dwight F. Davis,
a member of the American teams
Prinses Julians, Boeroe,
CON FRIDAY
The 23rd May, 1919 commencing at 3 p.m.
at the premises of the
Van Waerwyck, Tibodas and the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Codown Co., Ltd! Kowloon. Thitaroom. The last two
re
owned by the Java-China-Japan Lijn, while the Kembangan, Prinses Juliana and Boerce are owned by the Stoomvaart 224 Maataschappy Netherland of Amsterdam, under the local. agency of the Java-China-Japan 200/-Lijn. The a.. Van Waerwyck is owned by the Kaninklyde Paketraart Masschappy Batavia and Amsterdam locally under the agency of the Jara-China-Japan Lijn.
Refineries.
1.
Malabons
of 1900 and 1902, for international competition in 1900.
Mining.
Kailans
b.
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GODOWN No. St
A Collection of Round Mild Steel Bärs. Assortment:-
"x 18
1" x 20
x 1518*
497 Bars
" x 20'
261
j" x 20'
[10
10
242
152
11 x 15/18*
of
85
2′′ x 15'18"
and
98
" ̧x 15'18′
During the requisition these " ressels were in the hands of The introduction of inter-Langkats Combined
Messrs. Jardine. Matheson and "national matches did much to
Shanghai Loans
1994 Co. The ss. Tiibodas was given popularise the game, and large
Shai Explorations
up last
the week, while Raubs crowds, attracted by the inter-
8.9. Van Waerwyck was returned Tronahs national spirit of the games, wit-
in April, and was the only Dutch Urals
b. cum rights 46boat on the run between Amoy, neased lawn tennis played by such well-known players, as Mr. H.-L. Docks, Wharves, Godowns, &c. Hongkong and the Straits Settle- Doherty, the late Mr. R. F. H.K Wharves"
9436 ments. Doherty, Mr. Holcombe Ward, K. Docks Mr. Beals Wright, Mr. A. W. Shai Docks Gore, the late Captain A. F. Wild- ing Mr. Norman E. Brookes, Mr. J. C. Parke, Mr. F. L. Riseley, Mr. S. H. Smith, Mr. F. B. Alex- ander, and Mr. A. W. Dunlop.
N. Engineerings
11.
b
Sa
д.
$151 312714
$ 24
Lands, Hotels & Buildings. Centrals
b. $109 sa. 110 H.K. Hotels Land Invest.
The
b.
b
EL
b.
Cotton Mills. Ewos
b. Kung Yiks Lau Kung Mows b. Orientals
$100
$171.
$8.10
The Prinses Juliana is at present plying between New York and London. Before the requisi- tion she was on the Java-San run. She will be Francisco released in England.
The s.s. Titarcem is expected to arrive in Hongkong next week $46 from Singapore, when she will $175 be put into her former condition $7214 again and returned to the owners sometime next month. She 23714 used to ply between Java-Hong- kong and the China Ports.
and afterwards in Passages 1 & 2
A Quantity of Rounds Iron Bars.
Assortment:
513 Bundles
3" x 18720*
468
*" x 1820'
Bar
*x 18/20 " x 18720 x. 18/20
445 470. 1178
On View 'now Terms-Cash on delivery.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS..
THE undersigned have received instructions to sell by Pub- lic Auction on
FRIDAY, the 30th May, 1919,
It was then realised that the phreys Est game was 慑 severe test K'ioon Lands of physical endurance and L Reclamations more scientific than many West Points had imagined. The game, thus, owes much to the late Mr. Dwight F. Davis. It was natural ly fitting. therefore, that the United States of America should
The Boeroe is a cargo steamer. be the first holders of the cup.
The Tjikembang and Tison-A and at Longwood, Boston, the Shai Cottons bt. 177 sa. 1774 | dari, two other vessels owned by American team (Mr. M. C. Yangtszepoos
11the Java-China-Japan Lijn, Whitman, Mr, Dwight F. Davis,
which were requisitioned by the American Government at Manila, are si present on a voyage to the
b.
b.
Miscellaneous.
8.
n.
and Mr. Holcombe Ward) defeat-Green Islands ed the British Isles (Mr. A. W-China Borneos Gore, Mr. H. Roper Barrett, and Mr. E.. D. Black) in 1900.
t. 33
17236 t. 88
$734 $1216
J
commencing at 2.45 p.m. Large Quantity of Valuable
Household Furniture
comprising
CEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD..” NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Tel. No. 1913.
28, Des Vœur Reli
Central
G.P.O. Box 444.
A Car which has won for itself a world wide reputation for permanency of Service, Power, Design, Comfort, Workmanship & Economy.
A High Class Latest Modelled Car
At a price within the reach of aft
A Consignment of Studebakers has just been landed.
Inspection and Enquiries are cordially Solicited.
THE HONGKONG SCHOOL
OF "MOTORING.
APPLICATIONS FROM STUDENTS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.
The SCHOOL bas accommodation for 200 PUPÍLS, Ine
syllabus including courses for MECHANICSTM and DRIVING.
SPECIAL FACILITIES are offered to persons desirous of becoming CHAUFFEURS and not at the moment having means at their disposal for their course.
Works and school-Shaukiwan. Office-4 Queen's Road Central
}
The General Agents have with the sanction of the Consulting Committee (obtained at a meeting of such Committee held on the 21st May, 1919) made a call of $50 per share in respect of the monies unpaid on the shares held by members of the Company such call being payable on the 3rd June, 1919 to the General Agents Teak hatstand with "bevelled at their office No. 16, Pedder mirror, teak hall table, writing Street, Hongkong. China Lights b. $5 old s. 1.05 new Far East, and expected to arrive table bookcase, Marble top The General Agents have fur- China Providents b. Dairy Farms
month. These
armchairs, Lacquered teapoys, tained at the same meting) de- boats, on arrival at Manila teak screens, Gramophone, Coptermined to employ the sum of will be put into condition, and $3314
per coal scuttle, Curtains, $500,000 part of the Reserve Fund $3115 revurned sometime in July.
Pictures, Wall plates, vases and of the Company in paying a $734 It may be stated that the
special dividend of $50 per share ornaments etc. etc. $834 requisitioning of these vessels
Teak extension dining table, on the shares held by members has enabled the Japanese to cut dinner waggon with bevelled of the Company. The said divid $334 into the trade of the Dutch busi-mirror, glass cabinets, ice chest, end is payable on the 4th June, ness houses in Hongkong as they cupboard, Dinner service Glass 1919. Dividend Warrants can be obtained on application to the had admirable facilities for the - $13
$6 carriage of produce from the
Teak and Iron bedsteads, teak General Agents at the above ad- $1134 Dutch East Indies. Now it is
Should any shareholder fail to $30
expected things will right them-dressing table with bevelled mirrors, wardrobes with bevelled) selves.
on the 3rd June, the General glass doors, marble top wash-pay the amount of the said call stands, chests of drawers etc. etc. Agents will on the 4th June apply the above mentioned dividend
$ 744 in the Phillipices, about the cctagonal table, Leather covered ther (with the like sanction ob JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
H. K. Electrics Macao Electrics Ropes
$8.
$29
5.
$75
11.
The holders retained the cup until 1903, when the' Dohertys visited New York, defeated Mr. A. Larned, Mr. R. D. Wrenn, and Mr. G. L. Wrena, and brought Trams, LowLevel n. the cup to England, where it re-Trams. Peak, old b. mained until 1907.
In that year the present holders, Australasia (Mr. N. E. Brookes and Mr. A. F. Wilding), defeated the British Isles after a.victory in the preliminary tie against the Americans. Mr. Beals Wright and Mr. Karl Behr.
Australasia's chances of retain- ing the cup would seem very good for she can place a very strong side on the courts.
The present champion, Mr. N. E. Brockes, Mr. A. W. Dunlop, once described by the famous American player, Mr. F. B. Alex-
ander, "the world's nest
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Mr. A. B. Jones, Mr. R. Lyset,
b.
D.
b
B.
b
21.
cts.
.85.
$12-
Trams, Peak, new b. Laundries Steel Foundries U. Waterboats Watsons Wm. Powells Wiseman's
Hongkong, May 22, 1919...,
SOCIETY WEDDING.
03
MARRIAGE OF FLAG
J
LIEUT. LIVINGSTONE.
The Dutch are going to make a renewed effort to capture the trade they had lost during the
ware, etc.
Also
dress.
requisitioned interregnum. For A Fine Selection of Fine Canton due to him in satisfaction of the instance, the Java-China-Japan Blackwood-ware Curio cabinet said call. Lijn are increasing their fleet. and stands, lady's desk, side After payment or satisfaction When all the requisitioned tables, armchairs, chairs, settees, of the said call in the manner vessels are returned, the Com-joss table, flower stands, teapoys, above indicated, a note showing St. Andrew's Cathedral. Sing-pany's fleet will comprise eleven cake stands etc.
the extent to which the shares ere apore, was on May 14, the scene boats plus two new steamers.
then paid up will be endorsed on
And
doubles player," Mr. S. N. Doust, of a pretty wedding when Flag which are being built in the ship-A Quantity of Maiden hairfall certificates of shares present- Lieut. R. G. Fenton Livingstone, ping yards in Holland. Besides ferns in pots and plants in pots. B. N. second son of the late Mr.these, the ss, Tileboet, a new
and Captain O'Hara Woyd are all available. The British Isles team. G. F. J. Fenton Livingston, Easter vessel at present under arrange- is a matter of muct uncertainty Moffat, Airdric, and Mrs. Fentonment with the Dutch Government 29th ins1. but possible candidates are Mr. F. Livingston was married to to carry foodstuffs from America G. Lowe, Mr. A. H. Lowe, Mr. Eleanor, the eldest daught-to Holland, will, it is expected, A. E. Beamish, Mr.T. M. Mavro-er of Mr Edwin -N.
shortly proceed to Hongkong as gordato,
A. R. F.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gunsaulus, the American Consul. an addition to Java-China-Japan Kingscote, M. C., and Mrs. Gunsanlus. The floral Lijn feet. She is a fast boat
R. G.A. Mr. J.C. Parke, if he decoration of the church, which and is expected in Hongkong in has recovered sufficiently from was undertaken by lady friends July
his wound in the wrist, and the of the bride, was extremely veterans, Mr. A. W. Gore and Mr. beautiful, Among the large
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"TELEGRAPH
IS
Sherwood THE FEATURE PAPER.
H. Roper Barrett. Mr. M. J.G.number of distinguished people Ritchie, now close on 50 years of present were H. E. the Governor THE age, must also be considered, for, and Lady Evelyn Young, H. E during the war, his form on wood the General Officer Commanding at Queen's Club has been very and Mrs Ridout, The Hon. Mr. good. Mr. C. P. Dixon has had James and Mrs such a serious breakdown in and Mr. Gunsaulus's consular health that his appearance this colleagues. summer is very improbable.
The bride, who was given away The prospects of France and by her father, looked very lovely Belgium are not easy to forecast. in a simple gown of white satin On MONDAYS for The French can raise a team from with an overskirt of tulle and a such playere as M. Max Decugis, satin panel, and her train of white M. Germot, M. A. H. Gobert, and satin and tulle hung gracefully
LOOK OUT -
"CURRENT
COIN"
M. W. H. Laurentz M. Decugis veil of talle and brussels lace,
from the shoulders. She wore a On TUESDAYS før and M. Gobert are sometimes s very great pair, whose attack is caught into rosettes at the side
*AN ISLANDER'S DIARY' much sounder then their defence. with orange blossoris, "and she carried a bouquet of exquisite Belgium will probably rely on white orchids. She was attended On WEDNESDAYS for Chevalier Paul de Borman, whose as bridesmaid by her little sister. elaborate stroke play is always Miss Betty Gunsulus, who looked
"MODERN MODES" fascinating to watch M. W. H. sweet in a dainty dress of pale Duvivier, who has been playing at Queen's Club, M.A.G. Watson, and M. L. Trasenter.
ROOSEVELT'S BOX.
On view from Thursday, the
Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Anctioneer.
THE Undersigned has received.
instructions to sell by Pub-
lic Auction on
FR DAY, the 23rd May, (919. commencing at 11 am.
at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
10 Bales "Antique" Woven Paper 27" x 38, 50 lbs. to ream.
On view Now. Terms: Cash on delivery.
Geo. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
TH
HE Undersigned Has received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
“MUSICAL JOTTINGS" | THURSDAY. the 29th May. On FRIDAYS for
pink tulle trimmed with cream On THURSDAYS for lace and tiny rosebuds and a hat of pink, georgette with saxe blize streamers while she carried a basket of roses. The bride's mother wore 忽 dress of grey georgette and a
Lieutenant Colonel Theodore black hat. The duties of bestman
1919, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
“ROBBIE'S LETTER" at No. 3 Patell Villas, Top Flat
Roosevelt is thinking of follow-were carried out by Lieut. Col. On SATURDAYS for the
ing in his father's footsteps and F. H. Griffiths, The ceremony entering the political arena, but which was performed by the Ven, he has not yet decided for just Archdeacon Swindell was fully what position he will run. Some chorel As the bride entered the Republican leaders are urging church, "The Voice that Breathed
PICTORIAL SUPPLEMENTA
him to consider the position of o'er Eden" was sung, and the 50METHING FOR EVERYBODY. president of the Board of Alder-party left to the strains of
men of New York while others Mendelsohn's Wedding March. Note the day
advise him to try for a position and the pealing of bells. Mr.
In the State Senata at Albany, Salmann oilczad at the organ.
(Kowloon)
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture
(Full particulars from catalogue) On View from Wednesday, the 28th Inst.
.......
Terms: Cash on delivery.
G20, P. LAMMEET,
ed at the offices of the General Agents
The Transfer Books and Regis- ter of Members will be "closed
from the 22nd May to the 4th
June 1919, both days inclusive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Agents, THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD. Hongkong, 21st May, 1919.
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCI- ATION OF HONGKONG.
EMPIRE DAY.
No
OTICE: Is hereby given that all Fire Insurance Offices will be closed for the Transaction of Public Business on Saturday, the 24th May, 1919.
By Order, A. R. Lowe,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1919. MARINE INSURANCE ASSO- CLATION OF HONGKONG.
EMPIRE DAY. · NOTICE-Is hereby given that all Marine. Insurance Offices will be closed for the
Transaction of Public Business
Jon Saturday, the 24th May, 1919.
By Order, LOWE, BINGHAM &
MATTHEWS.
Secretaries. Hongkong, 22nd May, 1919.
WA
WANTED.
ANTED—At once a Clerk with some knowledge of Book-keeping-Must have frat class credentials. Apply in writ
ing to Britone Hongkong
Teleg
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14
$3.00 Superior
..*$3.50
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Oaklands:
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1 lb tins SLUD. Victoria Prickly Heat Lollon The only Safe and Certain Cure. 50 cts and $1.00 per bottle.
Victoria Prickly Heat Powder
Gives immediate relie 50 cts and SEGO DET
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