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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
ADVERTISEMENTS.
"WANTED.
*ANTED. - Junior Chinese
THEATRE
ROYAL
Clerk for English Corres Hongkong Amateur Dramatic
Hongkong
pondance and Typing. Apply to Bax No. 1027, 6, 6 Telegraph."
TO BE LET.
"TO LET-A well fumished Flat on Shameen, Canton. Apply to The Asiatic Petroleum Co. IS. C) Canton".
Ltd..
Shameen,
Club.
presents
“R. U. R
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
and
THE MAGIC OF ZAM-BUK.
FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES.
Wonderful. Herbal Balm
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM Lammert
NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
Consignees per Company's Steamer
**THESEUS" are hereby notified that the Carg The Famous Robot Play will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's wharf. The Cargo wili be ready for delivery from Godown on and after. 22nd November.
by
KAVEL CAPER
Saturday, 8th. Dec. at 9.15 p.m. Monday: 10th. Dec. at 9.15 pm Matinee at
Optional carge will be landed to steamer's arrival. unless notice has been given prior
broken.. All
chafed, and
TOLET High-class RE- Wednes. 12th. Dec. 5.15 p.m. damaged goods are to be left it
SIDENCES (East View Buildings), opposite "Sai Fee Saturday, 15tb. Dec. at 9.15 p.m. the Godowns, where they will be Terrace, Nathan Road, Kow. well loon three-roomed fats, ventilated. with bath. water closet, kitchen and servants quar- ters. For particulars apply to Mr. Lai Chak, No. 14. Queen's Roa Central
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LET- Six roomed house on the Peak. March till November, fully furnished. bathrooms, flush system, hot and cold water etc. Apply Linstead & Davis, Alexandra
Building.
TO LET 3 roomed dat with
bath-rooms and kitchen, Airy. 5. Peace avenue, Homuntin { immediate occupation. For par-! ticulars apply Box No. 1021 c'o "Hongkong Telegraph"
ENTRAL offices to let. Top Door S Des Vaux Road the from Central. Vacant 10th. November. Apply Inter- pational Trade Developer & Des
Vœur Road. Central.
To
"O LET.-Bright Large Office
Room 1st floor. No. 19,;
Hall. Des Voeux Road. Central.
La Co., Apply to Des Voeux Road, Central, Telephone No. 3217.
LOST.
LOST.
Un Monday 19th. Violet shaped brooch
set
33. 52 & $1.
Booking, opens at Anderson's on 27th. November..
DANCING.
PALACE HOTEL.
The popular Jazz Band of
H. M. S. "DESPATCHTM
will play at the above Hotel on SATURDAY, the 24th
November 1923.
Dancing at 9.15 p.m.
THE HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
THE Annual General Meeting
of the above Society will be held by kind permission in the Board Room of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Company (Jardine's Building. Top Floor) on THURS- DAY. November, 29th. at 5.30. P.M.
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Business.
Presentation of Report & Accounts for the year end- ing Dctober, 31st. 1920. "Any otherS.P.C.A. business? that may be brought before- the meeting.
Election of Officers and General Committee for the ensuing year.
with five opals as petals with At the conclu-in of this meet- diamond centre. Finder please in an Extraordinary General rominunicate with Blackburn. Gasworks, West Point,
HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO..
LIMITED.
(Incorporated in England)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVES
to Shareholders
in the above named Company that the Special Resolution to wind up the Company and the Extra-
ordinary Resolution providing
for the distribution or sale of the Company's holding of Shares in the Hongkong Tramways Limited (Incorporated in Hongkong) of. which notice has been given to the Shareholders having been confirmed and passed the Registers of Shareholders in the above named Company both in London and in Hongkong will remain open until the 30th day of November 1923 for the purpose of registering transfers of Shares after which date the said Registers will be closed and the Liquidator will proceed to a distribution of the assets of this
Meeting will be held to consider propo-als to amend Nos. 4, 5 & 9' of the Society's Rules as follows: Rule 4. Heading and Side note.)
for "Officers substitute *Personnel" After "Mem-
examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 am and noon within thei free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th November, will be subject; to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer:
must be presented to the under-
signed on or before the 12tb December, or they will not be recruised.
Na Fire Insurance will be efected.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents.
22nd November, 1923,
"You get the best of
VERYTHING LECTRICAL
Backed by expert advice at the
ELECTRICAL DEPT:
of
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS LTD.
bersin the la- line, insert THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. "Donating Members,”
Rule 5. Heading for "Constitut-i
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ion Substitute Manage A Extra Gymkhana Meeting
will be held (weather per-) ment." Line 2 after "Committing at Happy Valley
1-t Saturday December 1923 commencing 2.45 p.m.
mittee add of which ti President. Vice-President: Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer shall be member- ex officio."
"Any person
on
The charge for admission the Public Enclosure will be $1 Soldiers and Salters in uniform
are advised
that
TH
Bros.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have receiv
ed instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Monday the 26th. Nov. 1923.
commencing at 11 am.
at their Sales Room, Dudell Street
A Large Quantity of Envelopes (various sizes) for account of the concerned) One Lot of Stationer's Goods
comprising Pennibs and paper fasteners, etc.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
HUGHES & HOUGH Supersedes Fatty Ointment &
AUCTIONEERS
AND
GENERAL BROKERS.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
instructions
Dressings.
Home freatment of skin diseases and injuries is
A YOUNG /. MILLIONAIRE.
Manila Lad's Unexpected Fortune.
share with his 16 year old sister and an aunt, whom he has never seen. an Oklahoma oil fortune.
With him goes his Filipino mother and his grandmother. bey are alsa to share with the bor in the fortune.
Enroute to the United States com on the President Madison which plotely revolutionised by the left Manila recently is a 14 year discovery of Zam-But. This old American mastira boy-going The Undersigned have received unique balm is the product of to sell by Public years of scientific search for an Auction (for Account of the Con-ideal healor free from all dangers and Imitations of old and crude cerned),
on TUESDAY,
skin applications.
There is certainty of action in the 37th November, 1923, com- mencing at 30 p.m., at their Sales Zam-Buk because it derives its Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, unique medicinal properties from
And in charge of the heir to a Nature's raro curative herbs. There is safety in its use because million dollars or more is an Ok- lahoma attorney who САДО to it is absolutely Free from Animal Furniture and Household
Fats and mineral poisons found in Manila espooicially to accompany Sundries, &c., de, de
ordinary ointments, salves and the boy to the United States-the
wonderland. Comprising:
so-called dressings. In addition
The boy is the son of Justa Dining Suites, Chesterfield Sofas, there is simplicity with Zam- Arm-chairs (new), Tea Tables, Buk, in that it is always ready Carmichael widow of Dugal Car-
michael. American soldier, who. Teakwood Beds, large and small for immediate use at any monent.
diel 13 years ago.
Corner of Ice House Street, Vahable Teakwood and Blackwood
THE Undersigned have receiv-Wardrobes, Dressing Tables and Zam-Buk is almost magical in Public Auction on
ed instructions to sell by Chairs Washstands, etc., Side- the way that it removes smart- Tues, the 27th Nov. 1923. commencing at 5.15 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
Valuable Collection of Postage Stamps
including a fine lot of British West Indies and early Chile. Catalogues will be issued, On, View from Monday the 26th. November,
Terms -Cash on delivery. LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
THE Undersigned have receiv-
ed instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Tuesday the 27th. Nov., 1923. commencing at 2.38 p.m.
at Room No. 2. The Astor
House Hotel. I
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For those 13 years the boy and
boards, Dinner Waggons, Crockery ing pain, irritation and infamma-his mother have been missing and Glass Ware, Catlery, Carpets tion. It is so powerful and so from the ken of the sister, Dorothy and Rags, Electro-plated Ware. penetrative that its action extends living in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.
Recently a title company, seek- the Electric Reading Lamps, Teakwood throughout
underlying Screens. Blackwood Teapers, Martissues where it quickly finds out to establish full title to the ble-top Flower Stands, Side Tables and destroys the gorms of skin land for Dorothy and her aunt. disease. When the whole tissue inaugurated a search for the bor, has been thoroughly purified by Appeal was made to Washington. Zam-Buk. other stimulative and
Washington, in turn, asked the "
and Cabinets, &c., &c.
Also
One Grand Piano, One Piano by healing agents contained within governor general's office for aid.
Joseph Wallis & Son, One Piano by H.O. Hood, One Stoewer Type writer (thew), Two Sextants and One New Carpet.
it, promote rapid growth of new healthy skin.
Zam-Buk, which is scientifically prepared under perfect hygienic (Full Particulars from Catalogue).conditions, bas an unparalleled
Terms: Cash on delivery.
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEEES
SERVICES CONTRACTUEL: des MESSAGERIES MARI- TIMES.
Secret service located the boy in Pampanga, living with his mather. The family was brought to Manila. The lawyer arrived. Identifications were made.
And a rejuvenated American is enroute to the promised land.
AN OLD QUESTION.
record of cures in thousands of cases of eczema ringworm, itch. prickly heat, foot scres, abscesses, boils, pimples, bad legs, ulcers, piles, scalp sores; heat sures and swellings and poisoned wounds. and wonderful soothing Its powerful antiseptic properties make Zam-Buk invaluable for Domestic Servant Problem. treatment of the stings and bites
Examinations and pensions for of Cargo fron
of mosquitos leeches and scor Marseilles & etc, also cargo ex pious and for cuts, baros, scalds domestic servants are among the recommendations of the report of $5. "VILLE DE
STRAS etc.
Chemists and medicine dealers the Committee appointed by the BOURG" from Bordeaux. Lis-
everywhere sell Zam-Buk. By Ministry of Labour to enquire post from Messrs. Wakefield &into the conditions of the supply Co. (China) Ltd. 60 Kiangse of domestics in Britain. Road: Shanghai, ete.
A Fine Collection of White and Coloured Castellina Marble"]
S. S. CHAMBORDTM Statues, Basts,
"Consignees Pedestals, etc. be Well known Italian Sculptors.
Terms-Cash on Delivery On View from Saturday the
24th Novermber 1923.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
DO NOT MISS-
ROCHIA'S
POPULAR AUCTION SALES Every Tuesday Thursday & Saturday At 2.30 p.m. Specialist is the Valuation of Housebold and Office Furniture DA ROCHA'S MART #A. D'Aguilar St. Phone 2931
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NOTICE.
Particulars and Conditions of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 26th day of November, 1923, at 3 p.m. at the Offices of the Public Works Rule 9.-For the present rule
Department by Order of His substitute the following half price.
Excellency the Governor, of one Members may become a
Lot of Crown Land at Shamshipo Member of the Society be they must show their badges to in the Colony of Hongkong. paying to the Hon. Treasurer obain admission to the Members for a
term of 75 years, com an annual subscription of $2 Enclosure.
mencing from 1st July, 1898, (Two dollars), or a Donating Each member has the right of with the option of renewal. Member by paying an annual introducing non-members to at a Crown Rant to be fixed by subscription
45 (Five to the members enclosure, the Surveyor of His Majesty the dollars), or a Life Member on tickets for whom can be obtained KING, for one further term of) payment of a sum of not less from Messrs. Linstead & Davis 24 years less three days. than $30 (Fifty dollars). To at $5.-up to Friday November PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. every such person the Hon. 30th. The Stewards invite the Treasurer will issue a Card ladies of Hongkong to be present. of Membership."
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Company among the persons THE CATHEDRAL HALL
appearing as Shareholders upon the said Registers in accordance with their rights and with the said Extraordinary Resolution. W. F. SIMMONS,
For and on behalf of EDWARD RITCHIE MORRISS,
Liquidator.
Hongkong, 3th Nov. 1923,
THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
Chal THE "Jasper Clark"
lenge Cup will be played for at Fanling on Sunday. 2nd December 1923.
Conditions-36 holes. Medal Play from scratch on Old Course. Competitore choose their own partners, and should send in their names for ballot in the usual stating that they are way, playing in this Competition.
FLEMING,
TUESDAY, Nov. 27th. 1923, at 9.15 p.m.
THE HONGKONG MALE VOICE CHOIR
Mrs. Clements-Soprano Mrs. Mathieson-Contralto Mrs. Aubrey-Violinist
Mr. L. A. Zellessky-Humorous
Impersonations
At the piano- Mrs. Stanley Collett Conducto-Mr. Stanley Collet Proceeds in aid of Charity
Admission $2.00 and $1,00 Tickets at Moutrie's and Anderson's.
AN
N experienced American motor car driver, possessing a sound knowledge of motor car
PERCY SMITE, SETH & engines, desires a position in the capacity of chauffeur. Can go) to work immediately,
Secretaries & Treasurers,
HONGKONG ENGINEERING
AND CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY. LTD.
NOTICE OF MEETING.
On
Boundary Here.
$
The test fees. Fent.
Ap it cale plea
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
NOTICE.
bon & Havre, and Cargo ex s..
COMMISSAIRE RAMEL' from Cognac.
In connection with abova Steamer are hereby informed that |their goods with the excaption of Opium, Treasure and Valuabler are being landed and stored ai their risks into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Whar and Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloo whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forward ed on unless intimation is receiv ed from the Consignees before noon to-day requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be counts. signed by the Undersigned, Good: remaining unclaimed after the 29th. instant at Noon will be subject to rent and ladins charges.
All claims must be sent in t me on or before the 3rd. Dec.. 1923. or they will not be re- cognized.
All damaged packages will be examined on Thursday the 29th inst.. at 10 am. by Messrs. God- dard & Douglas.
No Fire insurance has bee effected.
R. RODENFUSER.
Acting Agent Hongkong, 23rd, Nov. 1923.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
A PUZZLE A DAY.
M
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The report recommends the in- struction of school-girls in domestic science, the provision of advanced scholarships for girls desirous of completing specialis- ed training the provision of whole time Vocational courses for girls over fourteen years of age maintenance grants to pupils where necessATÝ and the establishment of open [examination, with certificates for
The first part of this equation proficiency. may be interpreted to mean a In the case of women in private certain word. After the word domestic
employment. there has been. discovered. it will be should be as an álternative to the found that the second part, the unemployment benefit, a scheme. MO may also be read to represent by which a pension of fifteen the very same word. What is shillings per week can be obtain the word
ed at the age of fifty-five.
Yesterday's answer:
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Start with the letter "T." in OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTI-section 1, and pick out the letters in each section, by following the line around, three times, as in- dicated. You will thus form the
AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Consignees per Company's
Steamer
"KEEMUN" From NEW YORK vie MANILA are hereby notised that the Cargo will be discharged into Holl's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk end subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godawr on and after 23rd. November.
Women domestic workers who attained the statutory age should be entitled to the Parliamentary rote the same residence qualifica- tion as men.
Unofficial organisations, such as the Young Women's Christrian Association, and private in- dustrial organisations should.do. their utmost to promote the pro- vision of better social, recreation- al and educational advantages for domestic workers, and to uphold the dignity of domestic service as a skilled and honcurable profes- !sion.
THE VICTROLA.
A small investment with a
big dividend. phrase, THRICE AROUND THE MOUTRIES-Exclusive Agents. OCTAGONS.
Distributors.
THE PROBLEM OF RISING RENTS.
An Appeal to Tenants for Facts.
We are anxious to ascertain to forward it to the Telegraph office Optional cargo will be landed. unless notice has been given prior what extent the rents of flats and You may rest assured that your to steamer's arrival.
houses are being increased at the name will not be published in All broken chafed, and damagec present time. Have you received any facts which we Ister publish goods are to be left in the demand for higher rent? If so, on the subject. You are asked to Godowas, where they will be it will be to your own interest to sign merely as a guarantee of examined on any Tuesdays and fill in the form printed below and, your bona fides.
Fridays between the hours of
10.45 a.m. and noon within the free storage period.
ÚTICE is hereby given that the First Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Engineering and Con- struction Company Limited, will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Pedder Street, Hongkong. Wednesday the 28th day of November 1923, at 12.00 noon, for the purpose of receiving the
No claims will be admittec Report of the the Board of
after the Goods have left the Directors and a Statement of Accounts for the period from
steamer's Godown, and all Goods Femaining undelivered after the 28th October 1922 to the 30th MEMBERS are reminded that 29th. November. will be subject June 1923, and of electing the PRACTICE DANCES to rent Directors and Auditors,
will take place at the City Hall All Claims against the Steamer The Transfer Books of the on TUESDAYS, 20th and 27th must be presented to the under- Company will be closed from instant. Admission only by Blips signed on or before the 13th, the 22nd to the 28th November, attached to the Ball Lavitation December, or they will not be both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
3. COURTNEY COOK,
Secretary. Hongkong, 15th. Nov. 1923.
PRACTICE DANCES.
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Cards.
recognized. Dancers must wear dancing-No Fire Insurance will be shopu.
effected.
By order
D. K BLAIR,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agenta.
Hon: Secretary.
23rd. November, 1923.
Name of Premises.
Location
Number of rooms
Landlords..
Whether built since 1921..
Lowest known rent and date of same
Present rent
Increased rent being demanded (if any)
Signed