THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
THURSDAY.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
BOOSTING HONGKONG. HOME RULE FOR EGYPT. REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
Tourist Committee's Proposals.
ubject To Certain Safeguards.
REPORT OF THE MILNER
MISSION,
The report that has been issued of Lord Milner's special mission to Egypt holding that the govern- ment of that country should be restored to a
government of
The report of the Tourist Sub-1 Committee of the Economic Re- sources Committee (which has just been circulated to the local press for perusual) is full of very interesting reading. The report is signed by the late Mr. D. K. Moss and begins by saying thet at the very first meeting of the Economic Resources Committee it was felt that the Colony was capable of much development of a treaty establishing the from a tourist standpoint.
CABARET DINNER DANCE. THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
WEDNESDAY, 6TH APRIL, SATURDAY, 9TH APRIL. ·
SIGNOR ANTONIO MOLINARI
The Milanese Tenor Assisted by SIGNORA MOLINARI
Egypt by the Egyptians," recom- mends that the relations of Great GEMS Britain and Egypt be put on the 'satisfactory and enduring basis
independence of Egypt
and In placing recommendations securing the essential intereste
before the of Britain." and suggestions
our oc-
of
Government the sub-committee There is nothing new, the re- states:-"It is obvious that with port states, in the recognition of our natural beauties, assisted by Egyptian independence by Great
Throughout the Government and private Britain. enterprise, we should be able to cupation we have most carefully compete with Japan, and attract respected the theory that Egyet visitors from all parts of the was a national unit under the globe. For years past thoro has suzerainty of the Sultan been a tendency for visitors to Turkey, and when we abolished stay here just long enough to the Turkish suzerainty we de- allow of a visit to Canton and liberately chose to proclaim a
away. A different Protectorate in aspect has been put on matters annexing Egypt or making her in recent years by the advent of part of the British Empire. the motor car, the building of new roads,
then rush
prefi renco to
We have constantly renewed the opening of our promise of self-government Repulse Bay Hotel, the develop for Egypt. We are of opinion ment of Fanling with its golf that the fulfilment of this promise attraction and so on. Much more cannot be postponed. could be done, however, and the following suggestions, are made) that end."
Soprano
FROM POPULAR MASTER- P.ECES SUNG IN ITALIAN
AND ENGLISH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SEMI-SACRED CONCERT.
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.
(Incorporated in the United Kingdom)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary General Meet- ing of the Hongkong Tramway Company Limited will be held at
Matheson & Company Limited, the Offices. of Messrs. Jardine Pedder Streot. Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 13th day of April 1921, at 12 o'clock noon, transact the ordinary business of the Company.
to
FORMIDABLE DIFFICULTIES.
By Order of the Board, The spirit of Egyptian national
W. E. ROBERTS, ism cannot be extinguish d, and,
Secretary though it may always be possible
violent Hongkong, 4th February, 1921. suppress its manifestations, the government of
EL Touris: to
the
more
The report goes on to state tha' development from standpoint is closely bound up with, and to 狙 great extent the country in the teeth of a hindered by, the existing very
problems:-1, pressing
We beg to announce that in resumption of military and naval ground: 2, the housing problem; who take part in it and British order to cope with numerous 3, the rebuilding of the City Hall people who are responsible for it. applications received for garage But there are formidable diflic-space, we have, as from the 1st 4, the opening up of building sites at the Peak and outlyingfulties in the way of any sudden April, 1921, acquired the business parts of the island: 5, better for complete transfer of all the and premises of the RUSSELL connection between Hongkong powers of government to Egyptian STREET GARAGE. and Kowloon. It is explained hands. There are essential British! that the word "tourist" interests to be upheld.
hostile people who charge us with HONGKONG HOTEL. GARAGE. breach faith, must be a difficult and distasteful task alike to those
Extensions and improvements will be inmediacly taken in The essential British interests hand with a view to offering' is not meant merely to represent the "globe-trotter but to include are that the great Imperial com-facilities for up-to-date garage all classes of visitors. It is nd-manications which pass through and repair work. mitted that the Colony is rather Ezyptian territory shall not be
Mr. T. R. Parsons will continue
HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.,
J. H TAGGART,
Manager.
Friday the 8th April, 1921..
commencing at și a.m.
at No. 4 Godown of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd., West Point
(for account of the concerned)
1079 4-sacks Flour
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday the 9th April 1971.
commencing at et a.m.. at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street (for account of the concerned)
42 cases Coach Screws and Carriage Bolts
10 cases Coloured Glass Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Monday, the 11th April 1921. commencing at 11 a.m.
at Holt's Wharf, Kowloon
bundles C. A'
1278
Sheets
6'3 x threes
6' x 3' x fours
6' x 3' x fives
6 x 3 x sixes
On view Now,
Black
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers,
NOTICE.
HONGKONG DOG, CAT.
J
A Meeting of those interested in the above will be held in the Board Room of Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co's office. 0л Monday next 11th inst., at 5.30 p.n. to elect a working Committee for the Show and any other business.
The jeopardised either by internal dis-to be in charge of the Russell POULTRY & PIGEON SHOW. a dull place for visitors. natural sconic attractions are turbances or foreign aggression. Street Depot. rather difficult of acess; there is that these shall be available in scarcely nothing for visitors to do time of war and for necessary at night; the theatres and pictures purpose in time of peace, that the bouses are poor and unattractive; struggle for ascendance in Egyp the streets are badly lighted between rival powers shall not be and the night aspect of the City renewed and finally, that an is generally a depressing one. independent Ezypt shail not pur
Among the wants expressed areste foreign policy hostita or! those of a Municipal Band prejudical to that of the British and promenade gardens, better Empire.
NANYO YUSEN KAISHA.
The above Coorpany having established its own Branch Office at this port as from this date, the undersigned will cease to act as Agents.
theatree and picture houses, Any treaty entered into bet- 118 and the Egyptians hotter lighting of streets, facili-ween ties for refreshments at places should secure the special position like Castle Peak and Big Wave of the British Representative in Buy, native pleasure gardens and Egypt, enable us to maintain a places of amusement, a municipal force within Egyptain territory
DODWELL & CO., LTD golf links, better opportunites to for the protection of our Imperial
establish- communications, and take ad-Hongkong, 1st April, 1921. inspect missionary ments, a permanent trade exhibi-equate security that Egyptian tion, a better Museum (the pre-policy shall be in fine with that sont one is described as being in of the British Empire.
a "disgraceful state"), a public art gallery, more interesting and
il
10 R
more.
NANYO YUSEN KAISHA.
NANYO YUSEN KAISHA, LTD),
Hongkong, 1st April, 1921.
TO-DAY'S. MISCELLANY.
B. L. FROST,
Hon. Secretary.
HONGKONG SCHOOL.
ATHLETIC SPORTS 1921.
The Annual Sports in connec tion with the Hongkong Schools will be held on Friday, April 22nd. on the Race Course, commencing ut 1.30 pm.
The Registrar of the University will distribute the trophies,
Entries must be made on or before Monday, April 11th.
A. J. S. STEARN.
Hon. Secretary.
G.
APRIL 7 1921.
R.
NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS.
MAURICE E. BANDMAN
SUBMITS
WANTED.
THE BANDMAN Department, must be good Corres-
OPERA CO., 1921,
NOTICE.
Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction] Sale, to be held on Monday, the 11th day of April, 1921, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of one Lot of Crown Land at Lugard Road Extension: in the Colony of Hongkong, THEATRE for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Ront to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Lugard
No, of Sale.
Registry No.
Locality.
tel.
Bonuslary Measurements.
A *
feet,¦ fest, į fest
Ar per als plan.
About 30,000
R.
221
NOTICE. Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday. the 11th day of April, 1921,
WANTED. Experienced Senior Office Assistant (British) for Engineering and Machinery
pondent and have Commercial and Technical knowledge of En- gineers' supplies and Hardware, Permanent position and good pro- spects offered to competent An indication of ROYAL Appilcant.
salary expected is required. Per- sons without the above mentioned qualifications need not apply. Address applications to Box No. 530 c/o Hongkong Telegraph.”
(Under the distinguished patronge of
H.E. tip Governor and Lady Stubha).
H.E. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander
Duff, K.C.B.. Major General Sir Q. Macaoley Kirkpatrick. K. C. B.
K.C.S.I. cl.
To-night
Friday
April 8
"IRENE "
from the Empire.
**GOING UP".
from the Gaiacy Theatre.
WANTED.-Position as vale. or hoy to any Gentleman or lady travelling to America or Europe. Apply Box No. 535 c/o "Hong- kong Telegraph,"
WANTED-Instruction in Pitman's Shorthand, preferably by class, or privately, for a young
cation of terms and times is re- quired,
Saturday "THE NEW SHOP GIRL" girl: not a beginner. An indi-
April 9 Monday
from the Gaiety Theatre, "AFGAR" April 11 from the London Pavi i m
Plane now open. POPULAR PRICES:-
$4, $2 and $1.
Overture at 9.15 pm. prompt.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
NOTICE is hereby given that
Apply Box 536 clo Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.-Young Man desires Position as Assistant Book-keeper or General Office Assistant. Ten years experience of Exports and Imports. Al re- ferences. No objection to aut ports.-Apply Box 538 c/o "Hong- kong Telegraph."
LOST.
LOST. White and Liver ·
at 3 pm, at the Offices of the an Extraordinary General Meet-coloured pointer dog answering Public Works Department, by ing of Members will be held in the name of "Leo". Suitable Order of His Excellency the the Pavilion of the Club on Thurs-reward will be given if returned Governor, of one Lot of Crown day the 14th of April 1921 at
to S. Borg, 12 Conduit Road, or Land at Kowloon in Colony of Hongkong,
the 5.30 p.m. for the purpose of sub. c/o Messra. Thoresen & Co. for a hitting the following resolutions. torm of 755 yours, with the
1. That the present Hongkong FOR SALE---One Ace motor- option of renewal at a Crown Cricket Chih he wound up, and cycle. In excellent running-order. Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor the committee be authorised to Has run only 300 miles. Apply of His Majesty the KING, for one take all necessary steps for that Box 537 c/o Hongkong Tele- further term of 75 years.
purpose.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
MoMA Jury Measurements
N
1.
18
Art.
NOTICE.
set Price.
2
8
graph."
be
TO BE LET.
2. That the committee authorised to register & Company Limited by guarantee not exceed- i
TO LET-Commodious office
ing $100 per member, on the terms of the Memorandum and Articles) of Association which will be sub-in Alexandra Buildings, immedi- mitted to the meeting.
ate possession. Apply to Lin-
3. That the committee bestead & Davis. Alex. Buildings, authorised to assign and hand over to the new Company, when registered, all the assets of the 6 Club.
The General Offeer Cominand - ing hopes that all Britons who served in the War, and who are i
Should the proposed resolutions be passed at this meeting & sub. sequent confirmatory meeting will be called.
Copies of the proposed Memor- andum and Articles of Associa- tion may be seen by members at the Pavilion.
By order of the Committee
L. S. GREENHILL,
Hon. Secretary.
now in Civil life in Hongkong. Hongkong. 6th April, 1921.
will meet in his ollice al VICTORIA BARRACKS at 5.39) p.r. on Friday, 15th April, 1921, to consider a matter of common; interest.
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION.
LAST TOURNAMENT of the SEASON
Saturday 16th April,
at
THE MING YUEN GARDENS at
MAIN EVENT:...
り
pm.
THE FINANCIAL ASPECT. With regard to the financial
We have this day opened a up-to-date public gardens, a aspect of the question, the report pleasure air service, public show state that the Capitulations are Branch Office of the Company at fountains, and opportunities for the greatest of all the disabilities No. 5 Queen's Road Central and with fishing.
from which Egypt now suffers, our Agency Agreement There is also given a long list The exemption of foreigners from Messrs. Dodweli & Co., Ltd. willj. of local places of interest which direct taxation other than the accordingly lapse. might be boosted", and there land and house tax cripple the are lengthy suggestions with Government in raising revenue.
The Capitulations should be West End Park, regard to public bathing beaches, facilities res ved, but Great Britain could for picnics, improui ferry service only expect to succeed in indue- which can carry wheeled trafficing the Powers 16 part with their as well as passengers. nightpresent privileges if she were in scavenging and refuse collection, position to assure them that improved ricksha service, more solvency would be maintained.
In order to achieve this object hotels, steady road development,į the removal of the gaol and it is necessary that any treaty I have just heard a delicious should provide for the right of story (says Beachcombor" in public mortuaries outlying district, and the official fireat Britain to intervene in the Daily Express) of the mis- advertising of the Colony as an legislation affecting foreigners guided efforts of a highly placed ideal health resort.
and to exercise a certain measure official in Whitehall to carry out The report is a lengthy one of of control over those branches of the Cabinet's instructions that six pages and a careful perusal the Administration which must economies must be effected in the ase of stationery. A requisition cau b recommended to all directly affect foreign interests. terested in the Colony's develop Subject to these safeguards, we for the printing of six forma came ment. It states that" if only one bold that the government of before him for signature, and the half of the recommedalious and Egypt should be restored to a great man, thinking that one suggestion in these notes were government of Egypt by Egyptians. large order would be more scano- (beavyweight champion of put into effect, the result would Such a course must be adopted mical than many small anos (so the China Squadron 1920.) be a profitable influx of visitors whole-heartedly and in a spirit the story goes). ultored the "G" to "600." The forms have arrived from less favoured localities. In of hopefulness and sympathy.
We conclusion it is perhaps fitting
strongly advise Hisfa supply sufficient to meet all to add that, like everything else, Majesty's Government, the report demands for the next 500 years. the mein schemes suggested concludes, to enter, without undue necessitate a certain amount of delay, into negotiations with the expenditure to finance them. But Egyptian Government for the it goes without saying that money conclusion of a treaty wisely spent in this direction lines of the report It would district, near Wuhu, has been would bear much fruit, directly in
our
and indirectly, and in a few years amply repay the outlay,
opinion be
if misfortune
the opportunity were lost.
A
COAL MINING AT WUHU. - A Licence to operate a coal: on the mine in the White Horso Hill
great obtained by a capitalist of that) present section. The total mining area!
covers approximately 690 mow.
VALSPAR
15 Round Contest for the Heavy Weight Champion- ship of the Colony and the Hongkong Exchange Brokers Association Belt.
Pte. WILKINS, R.MLJ.
V. A. B. EVANS, H.M.S. HAWKINS
(Challenger)
Also five six round contests."
Special Trams will be run.
Booking at Moutrie's. WEDNESDAY April 13th, Members (on production Current Membership Cards) THURSDAY 14th
to SATURDAY 16th General Public.
Prices $5 and $3 reserved and $1. unreserved, which can also be bought at Montries on above dates.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OSAKA SHOSEN KÄISHA. From HAMBURG. ANTWERP via SINGAPORE HE Company's Steamship
THE
ANDES MARU “ having arcived from the above
Consignees poris,
of Cargo are hereby notified that their
goods are being leaded and placed
TO LET. FLATS in Tavri Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon. J. P. Vasunia, 38 Apply to Wyndham Street, 1st Floor.
TO LET.-In country Bunga- low, within easy reach of town, comfortable accommodation for two paying guests. Apply Box 539 c/o Hongkong Telegraph."
TO LET. In good locality KOWLOON with British family, LARGE FURNISHED ROOM, suitable for 2 Bachelors. Apply Box No. 533 e/o "Hongkong Tele- graph."
TO LET.-One Commodiou Shop in very central locality, most suitable for European stores, éte. Possession 1st May next. Apply Box No. 534 efo Hong- kong Telegraph."
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.-1921 Ace Motor-
at their risk in the Hongkong and cycle. Doue 250 miles. Electrical- Kowloon Wharf and Godown
desired.
Company's Godowns at Kowloon,y equipped. Complete. Also side- where delivery can be obtained Car together or separately, as as soon as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 8th inst, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages, must be fort in the Godowns for examin- ation by the Consignees' repre- sentative and the Company's Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. All claims must he presented within Ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot he re- cognized. No claim will be ad- mitted after the goods have left the. Godowns,
Apply Box 532 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph.”
FOR SALE.
MILNER'S SAFES
APPLY TO
LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.
FOR SALE.
One Hornsby Ackroyd Oi No fire insurance whatever Engine-3 Horse Power. Fuel: will be affected.
Kerosene. Complete with cooling Consignees are requested to apparatus; in good condition. Mav sond in their Bills of Lading for he viewed by appointment at
countersignatures immediately.
OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA,
Y. YASUDA.
Manager. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1921.
BRONZE BOTTOM
A
PERFECT ANTI-FOULING COMPOUND,
SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR YACHTS AND WOOD 'CRAFT.
SOLE AGENTS:
GUN CLUB HILL BARRACKS
KOWLOON.
Apply to the undersigned,
LAMMERT BROS.
PAINT
HOLLAND PACIFIC
TRADING
COMPANY, LTD..
HONGKONG.