WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
For the areation by Public Subscription, of a building to ba
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE HONGKONG
THE
“HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
run on Y.M.C. A. lines, to ba}Wednesday the aand. December called the
War
Memorial
Institute" and to be managed for
10.30
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1920.
TELEGRAPH.
THEATRE
ROYAL
EDGAR WARWICK
G.
LAST THREE NIGHTS
The complation of the Ball Room Ertension has increased the Dance Floor capacity to 6,000 Square Foot
CABARET DINNER DANCES
the joint use of the Navy, the commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) will be held at the above Hotel on
Army and Civilians by a Joint Board of Directors.
Lists may be found st
Messra. Lane Crawford Messrs. Kelly & Walsh
Messrs. Moutrie
The Hongkong Club
The Hongkong Cricket Club
The Club Lusitano
The Engineers Institute The Victoria Recreation Club
The Kowloon Cricke: Club
The Kowloon Bowling Club
The Peak Club
The Club de Recreio The Craigongower ‹ lub
M. J. BREEN,
Hoa. Secretary War Memorial
Committee.
THE SHELL TRANSPORT &
TRADING CO., LTD.
An Interim Dividend of 2- per ordinary share free of Income Tax bas boon doclared on account, of the year 1920. It is payabiə in London on the 3th January, next. Coupon No. 36.
FOR THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (S.C.) LTD.
Signed) W. H. BELL
LESSON IN CHINESE.
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IDERED #That istrad AZZUAGE SPR nengamated to ange da No I
SOLDIER SETTLEMENT.
Remarkable Record.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddøll Street,
33 cases Heidseick Extra Dry Champagne (qts)
15 cases Dac de Monacs Cham- pagne (qts)
.50 cases Salamander Brandy (3 Star).
500 cases Salmander Brandy No. 1.
34. cases Australian Hock
44 cases Old Tom Gin
16 cases French Vermouth
lin lots to suit all purchasers) On view now Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Thursday the 23rd. December 1930
commenting al 5 am.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street
•
the following dates —— SATURDAY, 18th Dec. 1920. WEDNESDAY, 2nd Dec. 1920. XMAS EVE, FRIDAY, 24b Dec. 1920.
BOXING DAY, MONDAY, 27th Dec. 1920.
WEDNESDAY, 29th Dec. 1920. NEW YEAR'S EVE, FRIDAY 31st Dec. 1920.
And
announces the
of the
WARWICK COMEDY COMPANY
TO-NIGHT!
TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!
BY GENERAL REQUEST Horace Anneslery Vachell's Brillant play
NEW YEARS DAY, SATUR.THE CASE OF LADY CAMBER
DAY, 1s: JANUARY, 1921. HONGKONG
HOTEL.
CABARET DINNER DANCE XMAS NIGHT, SATURDAY. 25th December, 1920.
SMITH & JACKSON will entertain with the latest coon songs and dances on the above dates.
HONGKONG
HOTEL.
NEW YEAR'S EVE,
A Fine Selection of High Class FRIDAY, 31st December, 1930 Cut Crystal Glass-ware comprising: Bowls, Dishes,
canters,
Miss Joan Magne as "Esther Yorke."
Mr. S. Thorpe-Mayne as "Dr. Napier."
TO-MORROW Dec. 17th.
SATURDAY Dec. 18th.
Miss Beatrix Wynn as "Lady Camber."
The Ever-popular "ELIZA COMES TO STAY.”
FAREWELL PERFORMANCE "UNCLE NED."
Booking at MOUTRIE'S.
NOTICE.
MADAME FLINT has arrived from Paris with a large assort. ment of Evening and Afternoon Gowns, Costumes, Capes, Millinery, Furs, etc. which we are marking off, and will be on show for the 15th of December.
The attention of patrons is De-drawn to the fact that the usual spint bottles, scent dance will not be held at the bottles, vases, jugs, etc, etc.
Hotel on the above date, as the entire accommodation has been On view from Wednesday the booked from 9.30 p.m. for the 22nd, inst.
"AT HOME" to be given by LL Col J. R. Wyndham and
Although the prices have considerably advanced in Paris Officers of the 2od. Battalion, The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire for the latest models, Madame Flint is charging the reasonable Regiment).
prices that she has always done.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell bs Public Auction on
Tuesday the 21st December 1920
commencing at 11 R.MT.
Information is now avaiable for at their Sales Rooms. Duddell
Street
a compartiva stateraent of what is being done overseas in the way of
A Consignment of High Class settlement of ex-soldiers. The re- sults very considerably, but in one Ladies and Gent's Boots and
Shoes
case at least are remakable, and promise well for individual con tentment and success:
Co-
Australia 3 about to ordinate in corporate scheme the varying provisions of the several States. Except in Western Australia, and in certain cases in Tasmania, there are at present no free grants of land. In the other States, selected lands are offered on lease or on easy terms. Queensland does not es- tend the privilege to British ex. soldiers, and in New South Wales
and
A Selection of Ladies Costures. Dresses, Cloaks in Silk and other materials (from Paris).
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers.
NOTICE.
SHORTHAND.
ANGLO-FRENCH SCHOOL
CAUSEWAY BAY.
MADAME FLINT,
32. Queens Road Central,
Corner of Flower Street.
STEAMER FOR SALE-
An evening Class for lessons in Pitman's Shorthand will be opened Under instractions received from at the above School on Friday 7th THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. January 1921. For terms, etc.,
Apply to:-The Headmistress
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE ADMIRAL LINE.
The Steamship
PUBLIC AUCTION.
and South Australia such exten- THE Undersigned have received sion, though contemplated, is de- instructions to sell by Public ferred. In Victoria, Imperials ava❘ Auction on lacluded. Advanc's are in most cases available.
New Zealand has reserved cer; tain lands for purchase on eas terms by her own soldiers, buti there is no settlement scheme for Imperials. These, like other emi- grants, if duly approved, are given free passage, and are guaranteed employment.
to ex-
Friday, the 17th December,
1920,
commencing at 11 am.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street
5 Casks Steel Springs
Case Magneto, Spark Plugs,
etc.
1 Case Brass Flower Pots,
Lanterns, etc.
1 Crate Brass Nettings
2 Cases Iron ware
1 Case Chain & Oil
1 Case Ladies Shoes
Cases Socks
4 Cases Hats
1 Case Fancy Lara
The record of Canada, which offers the Rame terms soldiers from Great Britain, is more advanced. Here, up to the present, 19.181 ex-Service men bave been actually setted. of whom 160 ceived free grants.) By means of loans, amounting in the aggregate to more than 2 Bundles Dining Requisites £15,000,000, other ex-soldiers have) 9 Cases Perchloride of Mercury been enabled to purchase land to 800 hs. Round Tucks Core Pack- the value of £8,000,000: remore) 1-1 encumbrances, costing £430.000: Teins: Cash on delivery effect improvements, entailing! £1,740,000; and buy stock and
LAMMERT BROS.. equipment to the value of nearly £5,000,000.
Auctioneers.
Of these soldier settlers, Alberta has the maximum (5554), followed closely by Saskatchewan (4628).} Manitoba (3170), and British Columbia (2867.)
In the United States, on the other hand, where little good homestead land remains, the two, million" doughboys" have re- ceived nothing except their smali gratuities.
FOR SALE.
MILNER'S SAFES
APPLY TO
LAMMERT BROS Daddell Street.
* DRYDEN"
LONDON
Oers are invited for the purchase of the Ex-Enemy Steamer **ANGHIN "
Gross Tonnage... Net Teanage
1613 1001
Built in 190.3
NOTICE.
MIN RIVER CONSERVANCY. Notification No. 9.
TENDERS are invited for a verti Notice is hereby given that
NEW
NOTICE,
ADVERTISEMENTS.
R
WANTED.
WANTED.-Well furnished flat in Kowloon or Hongkong by young married couple without children per 1st or 15th March. Without Board. Apply Box 493
Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, [9/0 to be held on Monday, the 20th day of December, 1920, at 3 pm.. at the Offices of the Public
་
Hongkong Telegraph."
TO BE LET.
TO LET-For immediate 'oc- Works Department, by Order of cupation three large and light His Excellency the Governor, of rooms, suitable for offices. Con- ane Lot of Crown Land tral Position. Apply P. O. Boż
No. 3.
#t
Coombe Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rens to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for ne further term of 75
years.
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TO LET-One large OFFICE ROOM in Queen's Balldings to let with immediate possession. Apply Box 482 clo Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE-Ons Chair com PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. pletely equipped with top and side
Registry No
Expr
Boundary
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NOTICE.
cantaa janda | m
About 28,000
3,180
curtains. Two coolies' oilskin costs and four uniforms. Price $45.00. Address Box 480 co
Hongkong Telegraph."
LOST.
LOST. On Tuesday evening Diamond ring in the vicinity of Des Vœux Road, Finder will ho handsomely rewarded, on retura- ing to Mr. Gibson, H. M. S. Ambrose.
"NOTICE.
LADIES RECREATION CLUB,
The Ladies A meeting of the Scottish
Tennis Singles Platoon of the H.K.V.D.C. and Open Championship Challenge all'orbers interested will be held Cup will be played for during at Volunteer Headquarters. Gar-January and February. Aby den Road, at 5.30 p.m. on Friday lady may enter who is a member 17th inst for the purpose of of sny Tennis Club in the Colony. discussing recruiting for the above Names of intending competitors unit, etc.
must be sent in to the Secretary of the Ladies Recreation lub through the Secretaries of their respective clubs not later than December 25th 1920, accompanied by their entrance fees of 8. each...
DOROTHY DIGBY,
All Scotsmen interested cordially invited to attend.
ars
(Sgd.) J. H. GORDON.. Lieut. O. C. "Scottish" Platoon Hongkong Volunteer Defence
Corps.
Hon. Secretary.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S DEPARTMENT.
cal boiler about four feet in diameter and nine feet in height.i jeither new or used, together with the usual steam and water mount- ings suitable, for use on a Priest- man Dredger. Tenders will be considered only on boilers ic good.
No. S. 352. It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in duplicate, Terms of sale and full parti-working condition.
which should be clearly marked "Tender for Quarries", will be culars may be ascertained on ap-
Tenders stating dimension with received at this Office until Noon on Monday, the 20th day of plication to. and permits for in- other particulars of the boilers and December, 1920. for the letting of the undermentioned Granite spection will be issued by Messrs ootings, term, time of delivery, Quarries at Hongkong, Kowloon, and the New Territories, for one Boustead & Co..
etc.. will be received, up to 21st year or, as an alternative, for a period of 3 years from the lat Singapore: Messrs Bulloch Brothers & Co., December by the Honorary Secre- January, 1921 Ltd., Rangoon: Messrs MACKINtary and Treasurer of the Min NON. Hongkong and the undersigned.
MACKENZIE & CRiver Conservancy.
The Conservancy does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
P. R. WALSHAM, Hun. Secretary and Treasurer, to the Min River Conservancy Foorhow, 30th November, 1920.
having armved from New York vie ports, on 17th December, consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the Hazardous and Sealed tenders should be lodged for Extra-Hazardous Godowns of with Messrs Mackinnon Macked- The Hon Shan Godown Co-which must be in sterling, will be zie & Co.. Calcutta. The tenders, 16 & 17 Kennedy Town. Praya, Hongkong, and stored at con- opened at Calcutta on Monday, the signee's risk.
31st January, 1921, and must be valid for 14 days after that dats. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE
& CO.
Consignees of cargo must pro- dace an Import permit sigued by the Superintendent of Importa and Exports, Hoogkong, before 16 Strand Road, Bills of Lading will be counter- signed.
CALCUTTA,
All broken.chafed and damaged; cargo is to be left in the Godowns
where it will be examined at 10 QUEEN'S COLLEGE OLD BOYS' a.m. on 22nd inst.,, by the Cos Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
ASSOCIATION,
All claims must be presented A General Meeting of the within thirty days of the steamer's Queen's College Old Boys' As arrival here, after which they sociation will be held in Queen's cannot be recognized. No claim College Room 9 on Monday even- will be recognized after the goods ing December 20th at 5.30 p.m. have left the Godowns, and cargo andelivered on and after 23rd Business:-- December, will be subject to rent. No fire insurance whatever will be effected.
To elect Office-Bearers. To draw up Hules etc. To draw up provisional programme of events.
Any ather business. You are earnestly requested to endeavour to be present and to inform any old boys of your ac- quaintance who are not already meinters.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading fore countersignature immediately.
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP CO., United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation
Managing Agents.
THE ADMIRAL LINE.
2nd Floor Hotel Mansions. Hongkong. 17th December, 1920,
JOHN C. FLETCHER,
Acting Secretary.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. (1918) LTD.
I
Each tender must be accompanied by a receipt to the affect that the tenderer has deposited in the Colonial Treasury a sum as slated in the schedule bereander opposite to each quarry, sa a pledge of the band fidex of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if the tenderer refuses to carry out his tender and comply with the conditions hereinafter contained, should the tender be accepted.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.
Forms of teader can be obtained from the Director of Public Works.
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PARTICULARS OF THE QUARRIES.
Quarry Lot No.
THE SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL MEE ING OF Shaukiwan Nos.3 and 4, SHAREHOLDERS will be held Hok Un No. 6. * at the Offices of the Company, Ma Tau Kok No. 8. St. George's Building. Chater Jordan Road No. 10. Road, Victoria, Hongkong. on Ngau Tau Kok No. 6, THURSDAY, the 23rd December, Ngau Tau Kok Nos.1-5. 1920, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon,
7, 8, 10, 19, 20, and 25. for the purpose of receiving & Cha Kwo Liang Nos. statement of accounts and the 1-30. report of the General Managers Sai Teo Wan Nos. 1-16. for the year ended 30th Septem- Lyemun Nos. 1-25. ber, 1920, and electing & Consult Lyemun No. 26. ing Committee and Auditors.
Approximate Upset Annual Deposit with Area in Acres Crown Rent.
tender.
78.15
5,300
880
·8.44
4.100
700
4.60
2.100
200
4.65
1,300
2.22
1.100
200
10.80
2,600
350
!
24.56
2,400
400
16.53
700
100
26.44
2,600"
450
2.10
500
65
Ngau Tau Kok A/16
and A/17. Ngau Tau Kok No. 25. Too Tee Wan No. 1. Too Tee Wan No. 2. Ab Kung Ngam No. 1.
-2.80
250
56
200
30
4.84
200
30
1.84
200
20
1.90··
750
100
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from FRIDAY the 17th December 1920 until THURSDAY
23rd the December, 1920, both day. inclusive.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
• The attention of the tenderers for Hok Ua No. 6 is hereby drawn to the fact that the road between K.M.L. 53 and 69 will be General Managers completely closed and that it will not be available for conveyance Hongkong. 7th December, 1920. of stone to junks after 31st December, 1920.
EMINGTON SELF-STARTER
REM
MUSTARD & CO.
IS THE MOST IMPORTANT TIRE AND LABOUR SAVING FEATURE EVER PLACED ON THE CORRESPONDENCE
TYPEWRITER.
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