NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE.
ROSES FOR SALE. Pink Bridesmaid, and dark red sweet-
NOTICE.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
smelling climbing roses at $1.00 NOTICE is hereby given that Mex. a plant. Freight and pack-ao EXTRAORDINARY MEET ing extra. Apply to The British |ING of the SHAREHOLDERS Flower Shop, 8 Nanking Road, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Shanghai,
Banking Corporation will be beld at the CITY HALL, Hongkong. on SATURDAY, the 28th day of May, 1921, at NOON, for the pur pose of considering and if thought TO LET.--For Rent, Furnishedfit of passing the following re-
with board for Bachelor. solutions: Write P. O. Box 327,
room
TO BE LET.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF JOHN GRAHAM GRAY, LATE OF VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF
HONGKONG, DECEASED,
NOTICE is hereby given that. the Court has by virtuo of Section 58 of the Probate Ordinance 1877 (No. 2 of 1897) mado an order limiting the time for sending any claim to or against the above estate to the 1st June 1921. All: creditors and claimants who have not already submitted their claims! are required to send the same to the undersigned by the above! date,
Dated the 17th day of May 1921-
CLIFFORD EDGCUMBE
Executor
Mossys. Snowman & Co.
Hotel Mansions.
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday, 26th May at 5.15 p.m. in Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co.'s Board: Room.
L. GIBBS,
Hon. Secretary.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF
CLUB.
Frosh consignment of clubs has been received from Messrs J. & A. Simpson, Edinburgh and may be had at Happy Valley and Fan Ling Clubhouses.
All clube on hand from previous shipments will be sold at $3 each.
Bogey Pool, 14th, 15th 16th May.
As no card was returned hetter than "4 down" the amount of the Pool will be included in the Bogey Pool Competition on 21st to 23rd instant.
J. B. ROSS,
Hon. Secretary,
NOTICE..
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
The Third Gymkhana is fixed, for Saturday, June 4th, 1921, Draft! Programmes and Entry Forms may be obtained at the Race Course, Hongkong Club, and Entries Causeway Bay Stables. close Tuesday 24th May.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Consignees per Co's Steamer
"TYDEUS"
From NEW YORK
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery - from Godown on and after 18th
May..
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.
Ali broken, chafed, and dam-i aged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will bel examined on any Tuesdays and i Fridays between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining: undelivered after the 24th May, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer, must be presented to the under- signed on or before the 6th June, or they will not be recognised,
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agente. Hongkong, 18th May, 1921.
1. That the Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation be and they are hereby re- quested and authorised by and on behalf of the share- holders of the Company to take the steps necessary for the introduction ef an Ordinance into the Legisla. Live Council of the Calony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the same by the Governor of Hongkong) with the advice and consent, of the Legislative Council thereof to effect the amend. ments necessary to the Ordinances under which the Company is incorporat- ed and carrying on business so as to allow of the capital of the Company being from time to time increased from! 20 millions of dollars the present authorised capital of the Company to 50 millions of dollars.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1921.
ROPEWAYS LIMITED.
Economical Transport by Aerial Ropeways
Original Manufacturers of
ROE'S Patent System; of Aerial Rope Tramways,
Contractors tendering for proposed reclamation and
removal of Morrison Hill should call on us.
ACEAL/REISS & CO.
(Reiss Bros., Ltd.)
No. 3, Queen's Building, Ice House St.
Telegrams: Acoal Hongkong.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
יי
Friday the 20th May, 1971 commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at their ales Rooms, Duddell Street
A
Valuable
Collection Antique China and Curios from 2. That the Capital of the Sung to Ming Dynasties and Hongkong and Shangbai Kanghi to Towkwang Periode Banking Corporation be comprising:- forthwith increased from $15,000,000 to $20,000,000 by the creatio of 40,000 New
Shares of $125 oach to be issued ut the price of £70 on the terms after mention
Shareholders on the Eastern Registers to pay for their allotments at the rate of exchange for the Company's demand Bills on London on the day on which the instalments are duc.
3. That the said New Shares bo in the first instance, in such manner as the Direc- tors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to share holders in the proportion of no New Share for every three shares of which on the 28th day of May. 1921, Shareholders shull ге- spectively be the registered] Holders, and that any Now) Shares not accepted by Shareholders within the time limited by the Directors for that purpose be disposed of and allotted by the Direct- ors in such manner and at such price as in their dis. erotion they shall think best in the interests of the Company.
4. That the payment of the sam of £70 per share for each of the said New Shares be made as follows, viz. 1st instalment of £35 on the 1st day of July, 1921, 2nd and final instalment of £35 on the 1st day of October, 1921.
5. That the Directors issue?
to Shareholders, holding shares less than or not a multiple of three, a traction- al certificate in, respect of each share less than three or in excess of a multiple. of three and allot one New Share to every person who shall produce three such Fractional Certificates on or before the 1st day of July, 1921, and pay the first instalment in respect there-
Telephone: No. 673.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE COWIB HARBOUR COAL COMPANY LIMITED.
SILIMPOPON COAL.
The undersigned are prepared to quoto prices for best quality freshly mined SILIMPOPON COAL. trimmed into Bunkers at SEBATTIK or SANDAKAN (British North Borneo) or to contract for regular Bunker Sup-: plies for 6 or 12 months at favour- able rates.
Steamers calling at SEBATTIK or SANDAKAN exclusively for Bunkers are exempt from pay- ment of ordinary Port Charges, The minimum draft, of water alongside the Company's Wharf at Sebatţik is 24 feet at low water
Spring Tides. Charts of Cowie | Bay (Sobattik Harbour) and any
required information concerningį the port can be had on applica- tion to
BRADLEY & CO. LTD.
Agents. The COWIE HARBOUR COAL
CO. LTD.
EXCHANGE.
(Opening Rate: closing Rate on Page 11 SELLING.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN T that the 48th Ordinary Yourly Demand Meeting of the Society will br30 dis hold at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 60 d/s
THEATRE
ROYAL
TWO GRAND CONCERTS
by
MISCHA ELMAN
The World's Greatest Violinist.
Saturday,
May 21st
at
Tuesday,
May 24th
at
9.15 p.m.
19.15 p.m..
Prices: Reserved $6.00; Unreserved $4.00 & $3.00. Booking now open at MOUTRIE'S,
2/514 2/558
2/6
Nom.
10614
10212
190z
491⁄4
1414 Nom. 5.95
TEL. HONGKONG
26, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
482 & 3552.
BUYING.
4 m/s: L/C
21736
4 m/s. D/P 6 m/s. L/C
21734
2/8
4, Queen's Building", Hongkong, 4 m/s of on Friday, May 27th, 1921, a T Shanghai
Noon, for the purpose of receiving TT Singapore.. the Report of the Directors to TT Japan gether with the Statements of Ac-FIT India. count to 31st December, 1920, and Demand, India 5-coloured, 3-coloured, blue and of declaring Dividends, etc. T/T San Francisco) white and famille rose Vases, The Transfer Books of the
& New York.j jars, bowls and plates, old, Society will be Closed from 14th IT Java bronzes, Peking enamel-ware, May to 27th May. both days IT Marks lacquered-ware, crystal and agate inclusive.
IT France.... ornaments, ivory and wood car-]
Demand, Paris vings, old Chinese paintings, etc.
On view from Thursday thef 19th inst.
Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneere.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Monday, the 23rd May, 1921.
commencing at 10.30 a.m.
at the premises of the China Mining & Smelting
Co. Ltd. Lowu,
The Plant of the above mentioned Company Comprising all the Machinery, Tools, Spares, etc.
(To be put up in one Lot. Should the property be not dis- posed of in this manner, the, plant will be sold piecemeal).
Terms: Cash on delivery
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager. Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSUR- ANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
30 als. Sydney and 2/9
Melbourne
30 die. Ban Francis-1
co & New York
524
4 m/s. Marks......... Nom,
4 m/s. Francs
6:55
6 m/s. France....
6.75
Demand, Germany.
Demand, New York 4936
Nom.
14132
Nom.
<
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TIT Bombay that the 55th Ordinary Yearly Demand, Bombay... 1904 Meeting of the Company will be T/T Calcutta
Nom. held at its Head Office Nos. 3 and Demand, Calcutta.... 19059 4, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, On Yokohama... 102 on Friday, May 27th, 1921, at Demand, Manila 10314 12.30 p.m., for the purpose of Demand. Singapore. 106 receiving the Report of the Direc- Demand, Batavia tors together with the Statements On Haiphong of Account to 31st December On Saigon 1920, and of declaring Dividends, On Bangkok ..... 854
Sovereign
Nom. Gold leaf per Taal... 50.40 Bar Silver, ready... 3334
forward
339 Bank of England rates 6 New York/London... 4.00
SUBSIDIARY COINS.
etc.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be losed from 14th May to the 27th May, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.
N. B. Intending purchasers can travel by the train leaving Kow. Hongkong, May 5th, 1921, loon at 9.15 a.m. and can return by the train leaving Sum Chuen at 11.40 a.).
Inspection orders may be had on application to the undersigned.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneer.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. The fortieth Ordinary Yearly Meeting of shareholders will be held at the Offices of the under signed on Thursday, the 19th
THE CHINA FIRE INSUR- ANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
H'kong 50 ots, pieces
10 5
par.
12% om. 3/5% dis..
15.51% die.
Canton sub coins Hongkong May 18, 1921.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
GRAPH COMPANY, LTD. Philnabank, from Shanghai. Thomas Swire, from Peking. Captain Purkins, Hongkong Hotel, from Shanghai.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE GREAT NORTHERN TELI- that the 52nd Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Company will be held at its Head Office Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings on Friday,) the purpose of receiving the Re- May 27th, 1921, at 12.45 p.m., for port of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December 1920, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The Transfer Books of the ing payment of the remain ter of Members of the Company Company will be Closed from 14th ing instalment, Scrip Certi- will be closed from the 5th May May to 27th May, both days ficates in such form as the to the 19th May, both days, Directors may determine inclusive..
of.
6. That after payment of the May 1921, at Noon.
first instalment, and pend. |
The Transfer Books and Regis-
At this Meeting a Resolution
be issued in respect of such New Shares entitling the will be proposed dealing with the holders on payment of the remuneration to the Consulting remaining instalment, and Committee.
subject to such other terms
lodging scrip certificates
as to approval, date for
JARDINEMATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Agents.
and otherwise as the Direc- Hongkong, 29th April, 1921. lors may prescribe, to bo registered as the owners of the shares respectively represented by such Scrip Certificates.
7. That interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum be allowed out of the profits of the Company on instal- ments paid in advance of the dates when the same become due, and that re gistered bolders of Scrip Certificates for New Shares be entitled in respect of such New Sbares to parti. pipate in future dividonds on an equality with the old shares, in proportion to the instalments paid up, and Jon due dates for payment| of same.
ment.
inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager, Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO. LTD.
8. That interest at the rate of
Notice ie heroby given that the 8 per centum per annum bo Thirty second Ordinary General charged on such instalment Meeting will be held at the Cam not punctually paid, and be pany's Offices, St. George's Build- paid with each such instal-ing, on Saturday, 21st May 1921, at 11.30 am. for the purpose of presenting the Report of the 9. That all moneys received Directors together with a State- from premium on the said ment of Accounts to 28th Febru-| New Shares be added to the ary 1921, and electing Directors Sterling Reserve Fund..
and Auditor. The Transfer Books of the Company will he closed from the 14th to the 21st May, 1921, both days inclusive.
By order of the Board of Directora,
For
The Hongkong & Shangbai
Banking Corporation,
A. G. STEPHEN,
Caiof Manager. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Ltd.,
Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1921:
Hongkong, 28th April, 1921.
Lewisnorms, from Shanghai. Poindexter Steamship. Bacoi Statesbank. from Hankow.
Tr Lasman from Wiadiwostock. Paris Hiatt, Hongkong Hotel, from Shanghai.
Extrans, from Shanghai. Given, from Osaka. Yountitfoo Great Eastern Hotal, (3) from Shanghai.
Ngochowfu Deinghunghwokse. Seyion Street, from Tokio. 4321, from Shanghai. Manshunlung 17 Wingwo Street, from Yokohama.
Tangmingkeng Tukee, from Shanghai.
Wongaueleung 95 Queen Road, from Kobe.
Yuughoho, from Yingkow.
TH. KRING. Superintendent. Hongkong, May 12, 1921. EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH Co.
Caldwell c/o Hayward, from Singapore.
Chinamerca, from Mexico.
F. Remedios, 7 Mosque Street, from Macao.
Imbert, from Paris, Stephen, St. John 8. Place, from Roma.
Woodberry, from Bangkok.
M. E. F. AIREY,
Superintendent. Hongkong, May 12, 1921.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO
24. Des Voeux Road, Central, TEL. KOWLOON
157-8 Praya East..
K, 226,
Distributors of SOCONY GASOLINE and Auto Oils.
Open and Closed cars for hire in Hongkong & Kowloon.
SPECIAL RATES.
CARS FOR SALE
at Prices from $1,500 to $15,000.
With guarantee and service. Demonstration by arrangement. Enquiries invited.
THE UNITED MOTOR CO. LTo.
33 & 35 DES VOEUX ROAD.
DISTRIBUTORS OF · SHI LL” GASOLINE
AND
GARGOYLE MOBILOILS.
Tyres and Accessories at reasonable prices.
All of the above could be obtained at either of the following branches:--
EXILE GARAGE 33 & 35 Des Voeux Road HONGKONG MOTOR CO. 141 Praya East KOWLOON GARAGE Corner of Salisbury and Canton Roads.
Cars Garaged and repaired both in Hongkong and Kowloon under direct Supervision of trained, European Motor Engineers. Excellent Livery Service both HONGKONG ard KOWLOON at reasonable rates:
ALLEGED ANTI-DINASTO SECT #yon in gold, and diamonds, toge-.
IN JAPAN...
ther with valuable. swords and A raid on the headquarters in other weapons. Other discoveries, Tokio of the religious sect of the that resulted suggest the or- Omotokyo resulted in charges of istence of a colossal scheme, Teae munjeste being brought against alleged to be of an antidyapatia the leaders, who were arrested. nature. The length of time that Papers, scriptures," images and has elapsed between the dis altar fittings were seized and con- covergland the publication of the fiscated. Secret rooms and facts indicates that the move, passages were discovered in which ment has been suppressed, statom was a box containing 2,000,000 reports