NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY Lady Stant An experienced grapher. Apply, stating salary required to
A. & W.
Post Office Box 294,
Hongkong.
TO BE LET.
TO LET.Floors in the new Bank Building. 4 Des Voeux Road, Central-Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY) CO. LTD.
LOST.
LOST-AT Upper Peak Tram Station on 11th December, a ladies' gold #rist watch 810 reward to Hinder on returning same to 84. The Peak.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.-MOTOR LANCH, fitted with large cabin, lavatory, pantry etc. Flectric light throughout. Length 39 6 Beam S 0' Draft 26 Engine 32-40 H.P. Redwing (kerosine) speed 914 miles, good wea boat, in first class condition. -Apply Bor No. 637 clo "Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE-Wolf Motor Cycle in excellent condition. $150. Apoly Box No. 639 co
Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE or TO LET.
Area
THE RESIDENCE TEXLIS." At Mount Kellet, Peak. 12,956 Square Feet. Possession, 1st January 1922-Apply Box No. 623 c/o Hongkong Tele- graph."
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE Cadersigned have received
instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Tuesday, the 13th Dec., 1021 commencing at it sm.
a: No. 10 Godown of the Hong- kong & Kowloon Wharf &
Godown Co. Ltd. Kowloon.
38 bales Straw Board
(more or less damaged by
sea-water)
and alterwards at No. 4 Godown 388 Bundles Rattan
Terms Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE
HE Undersigned have received
instructions to sell by Public | Auction on
Tuesday, the 13th Dec., 1921
commencing at 2.45. p.m.
No. 1 "Marguerite Carnarvon Rosd, Kowloon A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture
Comprising
Teak sideboard with bevelled mirror, Glass cabinet, Extension Dining table, Leather covered dining chairs, Masic stand. Curtains, Brasses, Ornaments, etc., etc.
Brass and Teak bedsteads, Dressing tables, Occasions! tables. Screens, Pictures, Magtel Clock, etc., etc.
Pine Carpets and Ruzs (most of the above furniture is practically new and made by Messrs. POWELL & LANE CHAWFORD & Co.
Also
One Baby Grand Piano by *Collard & Collard "
One IX Victrola in splendid condition with record cabinet and
Recorda
On view from Monday the 14th inst. Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers,
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Wednesday, the 14th Dec., 1928 commencing at in a.m.
at theirSales Rooms, Duddell Street
5 Bales White M. G. Cap Paper 2616 × 53, 1814 lbs.
to Team
5 Bales Glazed News Printing
PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on-
Thursday, the 15th Des., 1921 commancing ai 11 LM.
at their Sales Rooms, Duddell
Street,
A Selection of Süver-ware (Tea set, Biscuit jar“, Vases, Flower holders, Photo frames, etc.) Also
A few Pieces Jewellery On view from Wednesday the 14th December. LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
THE Undersigned have received
instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Friday the 16th Dec., igar commencing at 11 am.
at No. 400 Canton Road, Mongkoktsui
1 1400 R. P. Engine (trom s.8. Hongkong) 3 Cplinders 28,
33 and 54, Straks 40"
1 Shaft (no tail) with gearing 3 Shafts (no tail)
1 American Donkey Pump
1 Ships Pump
And
A Quantity of Sundries Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers
PARTICULARS and CONDITION of SALE
nf
The s.s.KONG CHOW**
'KWONG TẠI") (formerly 3.5.
as she now lies off Samshoipoo in the Harbour of Hongkong together with her gear, and appurtenances
To be sold by Order of the Mortgagee by PUBLIC AUCTION
on
FRIDAY
the 16th day of December 1921, a: 3 o'clock p.m.
In one Lot
by
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1991.
HONGKONG HOTEL STORES.
OPEN
DAILY
(Sundays and Holidays-inclusive) FROM 7.30 a.m. to 10 p. 173. BUTTER
Canadian Creamery "Shamrock" Brand
CHEESE
$1.10 per lb.
"McLarens" In half pound jars Canadian Twin Cheese American Fancy Flat
Canadian Salmon... Canadian Haddock..... Candian Kippars Canadian Bloaters...
Canadian Turkey
Canadian Potatoes...
· FISH
!!!!
A copy of this Prospectus in English and Chinese has been filew with the Registrer of Companies
The Subscription list will open on 15th day of November, 1921, and will close on or before 13th day of December, 1921.
$1.95 per jar 1.00 per lb.
80 cita, por lb.
65 cta, për lb.
50 cts. per .. 50 cts. per "
'30 cta per »
THE HONGKONG HIDE & LEATHER
COMPANY, LIMITED.
(INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1911-1921.1
SHARE CAPITAL $1,000,000.00
Divided into 100,000 ordinary shares of $10 each.
POULTRY
VEGETABLES
...$1.50 per lb.
08 cts. per lb.
FRUITS
Californian Grape Fruit and Oranges. Canadian Apples
Having the facilities in our refrigerators for carrying larg♣ stocks of Meat, Poultry and Game (both cooked and uncooked) wa are in a position to supply the public with producs ready for the table at short notice. Our Bakery and Pastry Department is in charge of an experienced French Chef, Monsieur Robalgia (late of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York).
THE FAIREST AND BRIGHTEST OF OVER TWENTY THOUSAND. DESCRIBING VIRGINIA FAIRE, WINNER OF THE PAME AND
FORTUNE CONTEST AND PLAYING THE LEADING ROLE IN
“UNDER NORTHERN
LIGHTS"
Commencing' TUESDAY 13th, inst.
WORLD THEATRE,
HONGKONG HOTEL
AND REPULSE BAY HOTEL
XMAS AND NEW YEAR'
HOLIDAYS.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LTD.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Industrial & Commercial Bank, Limited, will remove on
Building, No. 18 Chater Road.
Messrs LAMMERT BROTHERS, Saturday, 24th. December Monday, November 28th, to York
Auctioneers at their Auction
Rooms, Duddell Street
S. 5. KONG CHOW ** The Ship is a Chinese ship registered at Canton and of a nett tonnage of 370
Her dimensions are --
Length 113.8 ft Breadth 28 45 ft Depth 9.55 f:
For further particulars apply to
F. E. Nash Esq. Vendors Solicitor
16, Queen's Road, Central
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers,
THE Undersigned have receiv. ed instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday the 17th Dec., 1921 commencing si a am.
at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Strees
A Quantity of Valuable
Household Furniture
comprising:-
Teak hatstand with bevelled mirror, Sideboard with bevelled mirror, Dining tables and chairs, Carpet, Silk embroidered screens, tea tables, music cabinet, etc., etc.
Double and single wardrobes, Dressing table with bevelled Mirror, Obest-of-drawers, Washstand etc. #130
A Few Pieces of Black-wood Ware. (Wardrobes, Silver cabinet, Chaire etc.) And
One Victrols
On view from Friday the 16th inst.
Catalogue will be issued
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers. Terms: Cash on delievery
FOR HAIPHONG AND HOIHOW.
Sails for Hoskong and Haiphong every
Liternkie Tuesday,
The Evok papes get asaBIENT HAI-MUN.
(Capt. Charles E. Paze).
DINNER DANSANT AT REPULSE BAY HOTEL
Boxing Day, Monday, 26th Dec, "FANCY DRESS"
DINNER DANSANT AT HONGKONG HOTEL GRILL
Wednesday, 28th. December DINNER DANSANT AT REPULSE BAY HOTEL
NEW YEAR'S EVE Saturday, 31st December "FANCY DRESS
DINNER DANSANT AT
..
REPULSE BAY HOTEL (Sunday being New Year's Day.
the above Dinner Dance will commence from 7.30 p.m.
Monday, and. January, 1923 DINNER 'DANSANT.
AT REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
KOMOR & KOMOR. Alexandra Buildings, Entrance ground floor, near the
lift,
have the honour to announce to their customers that they are showing from TO-DAY (Monday),
THE COWIE HARBOUR COAL COMPANY LIMITED. SILIMPOPON COAL
The undersigned are prepared to quote prices for best quality freshly mined SILIMPOPON COAL, trimmed into Bunkers at SEBATTIK
SANDAKAN (British North Borneo) or to contract for regular Bunker Sup- plies for 6 or 12 months at favour- able rates.
Steamers calling &: SEBATTIK or SANDAKANˇexclusively for Bunkers are exempt from pay- ment of ordinary Port Cha zes. The minimum draft of water slongside the Company's Wharf at Sabattik is 28 feet at low water: Spring Tides. Charts of Cowie Bay (Sebattik Harbour) and any required information concerning] the port can be had on applica- tion to
BRADLEY & CO. LTD.
Agents, The COWIE HARBOUR COAL
CO. LTD.
LEAGUE OF FELLOWSHIP AND SERVICE.
A general Meeting of Members
the 12th December, the latest will be held in the City Hall, on Models of the Fashionable World Monday. the 12th December. in evening and afternoon gowns, 1921, at 5.15 p.m. for the purpose. blouses, etc.
of amending the Eules, if thought Your inspection is cordially Et, as follows invited.
Ex-Members of the ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY.
DINNER.
By amending Rule 2, 80 as to fread as follows:-
2. The objects for which the League is formed are --
(i) To promote good fellow; ship and perce between all Nations.
f) To promote good fellow- ship within the Colony, irrespec-
It is desired to remind all those tive of race, class and creed.
who have sent in their names
(iii) To promote matters
that the dinner will be held at the which shall be of service to the Hongkong Hotel on Thursday,
15th December at 8p.m. Morning| dress.
community.
By amending Rule 4 by the Any who have not yet sent in addition at the end thereof of the
Paper 37′′ × 50%, 80. Ibu. to Neon, 21 November, 1911, learzag Hongkong, their names and are desirous of words:-
TBRO
10 Bales Grey Packing Paper
31 » 43", 100 lbs, to rea
13 Bales Grey Packing Paper
31′′ x 43′, 80 lbs. to ream Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers.
Keon, 13th December 111.
| Foon, 27th December, 1921.
Apply Thor. Cook and Buna or Po Hing Tal, 114, Wing Lot Stemet.
The gift most appresisted by all the family. A VICTROLA"
S. Mostris & Co., Ltd..
Sale Viator Distributors.
the attending
dinner are Any person may become a requested to advise the under-life Member by paying the sum signed not later than Wednes- of Fifty Doilers. day, 14th December.
1. 8. GREEN HILL. 5, Queen's Road Central Hoogkoog, 10th Dec. 1921.. ́
and also for the purpose of elect- ing Officers and Committees for the ensuing year, and discussing the future programme of the League.
the above sharon 19,310 are to be issued and credited as paid up, sad as bereinafter mentioned, 33,290 of the remaining stares are now offered for public subscription, payable as follows:
$5 per bare On Application.
$5 per share on Allotment
It is not proposed to issus the balance of 25,000 shares until it shall appear necessary or advisable
to do so (in the interess of the Company), and for the purpose of the further development of the Company's undertaking.
DIRECTORS.
Hon. Mr. LAO CHE PAK, Gentleman, Caiar Road, Hongkong.
W, A. DOWLO) Y ̧. Exchange and Bullen Broker, Koom 6, Post Ofce Buiklings, Ronghong.
M. CHAN ...AHR Managing Director, Smeere Company, Limited, Hongkong. HO JACK 1.03, Partner, Kwang Sanz Lee. Hoogkung
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W. M. HUMPHRAYS, Partner, W. G. Humphreys & Co.. 3, Duddell Street,"Enagkong.
BANKERS
Hongkong & Shengbal Banking Corporation, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chica,
Bank of China.
BOLICITORS:-Wilkinson and Grist.
SECRETARY:-Sydney Humphreys.
AUDITORF:-Percy Smith Seth and Fleming. REGISTERED OFFICE~5, Daddell Street.
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.
Cbject. This Company has been formed to purchasa na a going concern the business kzann að the Bumphreys Hide and Leather Works, carried un by the firm of W. G. Humphreys and Company of No. 5. Duddell Street, Hongkong,
Business-The business comprises the manufacture of all kinds of Leather and the dealing in of hides and skins, and of all descriptions of goods and merchandise incidental to the business of með nature, and is carried at upon extensive, well-built, commodious, and modern premises situated at Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon, on Kowloon Inland Lots Nos. 1287 and 640, which contain Prentlses at an area of 110,942 square feet, held under a Crown Lease for 75 years with an Ma Tau Kok option of a further 75 years from the 18th day of December, 1913, subject to a Crown rent of $506.00 per annum. These premises are within the Offensive Trade Ares as defined by ibe Sanitary Authority sad a licence has been granted by the Government to carry on the business of A Tannery in all respects thereca.
Site -The Site is ideal for the purposes of the business, its area is ample for any future exten- sions that may be necessary, it is situated on the main road between Bok Un and Rowlock City, and is in close proximity to the sea front.
Buildings.—The extensive buildings erected on the Property are constructed of the best solid brick and concrete with tiled roofs, and concrete "pits and foor: this type of construction ensures a low tate of Insurance against Pire,
Machinery and Motive Power.-The Tannery is equipped with the most up to Asle Hide and Leather working machinery. The motive power is supplied by a 100 B. H. P. Crude Oil Bolinder Engine with Generator direct connected, the various processes in the Tannery being operated, by separate Electric drives from individual Motors
Water Supply.-There is an independent supply of water from a specially constructed Well on the premises which is ample and suitable for the business,
Labour.& plentiful and healthy supply of cheap country labour both male and female is al- ways obtainable. The expansion of the business will therefore provide employment to a large number of Chinese labourers whose increased efficiency and development is in itself sufficient to commend this sndertaking to all those who bave the interests of Chiness and British trade at heart. From the fore- going facts it is asserted that from its equipment and position the Tannery has few equals.
Purposes of Formation.-The Reasons of the Vendors in turning the business into a limited liability Company, are:-(a) To procure the necessary additional Capital required, in order to meet the increasing demand for their Leather. (b) Tolurther develop the business along sound progressive lines.
Applications will be received by --Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Chartered
Bank of India, Australia and China, Bank of China.
And Prospectus and forms of application can be obtained at the above Banks, or from:-Members of the Hongkong Stock Exchange, Members of the Hongkong Share Brokers' Association. The Registered Office of the Company, or at the offices of the Cean- pany's Solicitors, Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, 9, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, Hongkong..
PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION LIST CLOSES ON
Thursday next, 15th December, 1921.
Kindly forward applications
not later than this date.