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SITUATIONS, VACANT
FOR SALE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
PECIAL SALE. **Hand-
knitted Huck-me-ties $450
HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC
SOCIETY.
The next rehearsal for CHORUS
Man's Jersey's $10, Women's will take place at the Cathedral on MONDAY next, At Jumpars $8.50. They are beauti-Hail
ful things. Come and see them. 5.80 p.m. sharp, THE MUTUAL CO., D'Agullar Stroet.
FOR SALE.STEAM
LAUNCH about 60 fast long, in uxoollent condition and suitable for Harbour and River
H. J. BEST, Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, Feb. 17, 1926.
UNION WATERBOAT CO., LIMITED,
Work. Apply Box 1439 0/0 NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. "Hongkong Telegraph."
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUR.
RACE MEETING 1926..
......
Twenty First Annual The General Meeting of Shareholders) will be held in the Office of Messrs. Dodwell & Company, Limited, on Thursday, the 4th March, 1926, at 11 a.m. for the purpose of receiving) March 18, Bud, 3rd & 6th. the report of the General Managers The Stewards request the plea-together with a Statement of Ac- GRAPHER for permanent posi-sure of the presence of the Ladies counts to 31st December, 1925. The Transfer Books of the Com- tion. Apply Box No. 1453 c/o at the Races. "Hoa kong Telegraph."
pany will be closed from the 25th). February to 4th March, 1926 both dates inclusive.
WANT
ANTED immediately-Euro-
pean male
STENO-
WANTED. Experienced
European Plumber for su pervisory work, Forward refor
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPOBATION.
Notice is hereby given that the erices to Box No, 1452 c/o "Hong-Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the kong Telegraph."
Shareholders in this Corporation will be hold at City Hall Hong- kong, on Saturday the 27th Feb- Fuary 1926, at noon, for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of
LOST:
LOST.- Red Setter Dog on 12tr a of account for inst. Rhot 2 years. Finder with a statement of accounts for plous communicate Box No. 1451 the year ending 31st December
1925.
c/o "Hongkong Telegraph,"
APARTMENTS TO LET
VICTORIA HOTEL QUIET
J
DODWELL & CO., LTD..
General Managers. Hongkong, February 18, 1926.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE COMPANY, LTD.
Notice is hereby given that the
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1926.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
* LÄMMERT BROS.
Sale of Salyage ex "Hongkong Hotel Fire" consisting mainly of BEDROOM FURNITURE will be hold
on SATURDAY, the 20th. February, 1926, commencing at 11 am. nt No. 8, Duddell Street.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Hongkong, February 18, 1926.
KOWLOON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION.
"NOTICE.
BUSINESS.
LAMMERT BROS,
JJ
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion, on
;
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The Sixth ANNUAL GEN" |
FRIDAY, ERAL MEETING of the As the 19th February, 1926, com- Boolation will be held in the 8Tmencing at 2.45 pm, at No. 2 ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL Patell Villas (Top Floor), Kow- Kowloon, on Monday, 22nd. Fab., loon, 1926, at 6 p.m.
A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture. 1-Adoption of Report and (Full Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Thursday, the 18th. February, 1926.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 15, 1926.
Accounts. 2-Election of Officers and
Committee for the year. 1926.
3-Any other business.
ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, on
It is earnestly requested that i The Register of Shares of the SATURDAY, the 20th February, mombors and all others interoat Corporation will be closed from 1926, at 11 am, for the purpose of ed in the welfare of Kowloon will Monday the 15th February to receiving the Report of the Direcmake an endeavour to be present Saturday the 37th February 1926 tors together with a Statement of at the meeting.
both days inclusivo) during which Accounts for the year ended 31st
period no transfer of shares can Desember, 1825.
RE-IDENTIAL APART-by MINTS, full board from $4 daily. -special family rates, one minute from ferry. Next new hotel Han- kow Road, Kowloon, Tel: 357.
PREMISES TO LET
FOR RENT two bouros near St.
Paul's and Dairy Farm Office; contral, clean and quiet locality good outlook, may be rented in Bats or whole house, Tel. No. 4630. Small In vestars.
registered.
By order of the Court of Directors
A. H. BARLOW
Chief Manager." Hongkong 8th February 1926,
BONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926,
March 1st, 2nd 3rd and 6th.
Members Bydges of Admission
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from the 10th February, to the 22nd Feb- ruary (both days inclusive), dur- ing which period no transfer of Shares can be Registered.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, Feb. 3, 1926.
THE HONGKONG BENEVOLENT
SOCIETY.
The 36th Annual General Meet
N or About March 1926 whole flat or spacious suite of offices ready, and may be ob ing of the Hongkong Benevolent
ON
ex
in the French Building "Victoria Building," No. 5. Queen's Road Central (between Chartered Bank and Morcantile Bank. Apply to: Banque de Indochine Chater Road.
GROUND FLOOR PRE
ST. GEORE'S BUILDIN, opposite the STAR FERRY PIER, best locality in Hongkong for Shipping Com- pasies or Shops. Single Office room, or whole suite of 3 Office rooma for short or long lease. For terms and particulars apply to Hongkong and Territorial Estates, Ltd., "St. George's" Building, 1st Floor.
the
tained by those Members who Society will be held at have not already received then, Cathedral Hall on WEDNESDAY, from Messrs. Linstead & Davis, February 24th, at 11 am. Alexandru Bldgs. Members are reminded that these Badges will also admit them to all the Extra Race Meetings this year.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
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J.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Mombers have the privilege of introducing 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure.
OLT. - Two large rooms excellently situated for offices
A limited number of tickets are on the 2nd Floor and one large available and may be obtained. room on the 3rd Floor of "St from Messrs. Linstead and Davis, George's" Building 'facing log Alexandra Buildings on or before House Stroot. For terms and SATURDAY, February 27th 1926| particulars apply to Hongkong Price $10 per day or $30 for) Territorial Estatos, Lid, "St the Meeting. George's Building,,
OLET-Une European flat,;
Wanchai Gao Road, Hong
kony. Apply to 32 Kenedy
Road.
To Lot
structed
Two newly con Europeanhouses,
Magazine Gap, Motor
Hoad,
three flate, three large rooms
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Treasurers.
THEATRE
ROYAL
HONGKONG
DANCING DISPLAY
oach with kitchen. servants BY PUPILS OF MISS DAISY ...quarters and bath room, fitted)
with flush system.
Garages
Bank
provided. Immediate possession. Apply Bang Keo, New Building.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Passes for "Servants will be issued on application to, Masara. Linstead & Davis Alexandra Bldg, No servants will be allowed inside the Enclosure' of, the Race Course during Race Days WITHOUT TICKETS.
These Tickets are only avail able' for Servants while in at- tendance on their employers or To when on duty at the various stands.
Any Chinese found loitering: about with Servants' Passes in their possession will forfeit them. and holders will be 'Removed from Enclosure,
C. B. BROWN
Secretary.
O'KEEFE.
Under the most distinguished patronage ot H.E. The GOVERNOR and LADY
.CLIMEN II...
די
IN AID OF EARL HAIG'S FUND
FOR
DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.
ON
THURSDAY, 18th February, at 5.15 p.m. SATURDAY, 20th February, at 9.15 p.m.
Tickets $3, $2 and $1. be obtained from Anderson's
Before You Advertise Count The TELEGRAPHS" On The Howloon Ferry
All are cordially invited.
EVELYN A. WARREN,
Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong, Feb. 15, 1926.
NOTICE.
We have this day been appoint. ed solefakepts in Hongbong and South China for the Sale of Sakura rear.
DONNELLY & WHYTE.
1st. February, 1926,
INSTITUTION OF ENGINEI ES & SHIPBUILDERS.
REMINDER.
A Dinner will be held on Fri-| day the 19th inst., at the Roof Garden HONGKONG HOTEL at 8 pm. .for 8.30 p.m. Drees, Dinner Jacket.
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of Hong- kong Tramways Limited will be held at the offices of Messrs. Jardino Matheson & Co., Ltd,' on Thursday, the 25th day of Feb-1 ruary, 1926, at 12 o'clock noon to transnet the ordinary business of the Company.
By order of the Bourd.
V. F. SIMMONS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th February, 1926,
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1926
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th
D. A. GOODWIN,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, 17th. Feb, 1926.
HUGHES & HOUGH
LIMITED.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS. IMPORTEERS, EXPORTERS &
GENERAL BROKERS.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4. Duddall Streat. If you have anything you would like to sell. exchange or advertise send it to the CыIÑA AUCTION ROOM.
E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA,
FISH
Macao Sole, Sciaena, Mullet, IMPORTED FRESH DAILY.
FRESH-CLEAN - PURE. HONGKONG FISH STORE 59, Des Voeux Rd. Tel. C.234.
"And It Saves Me the Price of a New Suit!"
Ef
MODERN DRY-CLEANING is of great importance to the man who takes an interest in bis appearanco,
The International way of clening is the best.
Tickets of Admission to the THE INTERNATIONAL
Public Enclosure may be obtain- ed from Messrs. Kelly and Walsh or at the Gáte. Price $3 per day
Boldiers and Sailore in Uniform $1. per day.
No one admiffed without a Ticket to be shown, fo the Ticket | Inspectorat, the Gate,
LINSTEAD & DAVIS
Treasurero.
DRY-CLEANING & DYEING CO.
19, Wyndham, Street, HONG KONG
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Underaigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion, on
FRIDAY,
com-
the 19th February, 1926, mencing at 11 a.m., at their Sales Room. Duddell Street,
3 Cases Powdered Carbonate of
Ammonia.
2 Cases Strawbraid.
1 Piece Towelling.
2 Pieces Blue Clothing.
1 Piece Clothing.
1 Piece Linen.
3 Pieces Canvas,"
Roll Galvanized Iron Netting.
. Also
Wire
One Parcel containing: Ladies Hand Bags, Pouches, Purses and Letter Cases,.
and
A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
- LAMMERT BROS,
J Auctioneers. Hongkong. Feb. 17, 1926.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale of the Valuabie Leasehold Property
THE EAST ASIATIC 60, LTD.
COPENHAGEN.
The M.S."
1
"DANMARK "
NOVEL WHALING EXPEDITION,
BRITISH VESSELS BOUND FOR SOUTHERN SEAS Captain Scott's old ship, the having arrived, Consignees, of Discovery, which left England cargo are hereby informed that several months ago, is now in the all goods are being landed and South Atlantic, and just recently placed at their risk into the 'n amallot vessel, specially built, hazardous and/or extra hazarde for the work to be undertaken, ous Godowns of The Hongkong sailed from, Hull to Join the Diz- and Kowloon Wharf and Godown covery in besanographical Investi- Company Limited, where de-gations in the Southern Atlantic livery oan be obtained as soon and Antartic Oceans. as the goods are lànded:---
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The main purpose of the expedi- No oltims will be admitted tion is to investigate the habits after the goods have left, the and
Antarctic migrations of Godowns and all goods remain-whales in connection with the ing undelivered after the. 25th of whaling Industry of South Georgia February 1928, 4 p. m., will be and the South Shetlands, and subject to rent.
though the expedition is under the All broken, chafed and dare-control of the Colonial Office, the aged goods are to be left in the entire cost will be paid by the Godowa, where they will be ex-people of the Falkland Islands, Ashe on the 24th of February 1926 whose prosperity depends largely amined by Messrs. Anderson & mainly emigrants from Scotland, at 10 a.m."·
on the successful operation of the
k
All claims against the "vessel whale fishing industry of the more must be presented to the Under-southerly islands included in their signed before the 27th of Feb. colony. 1926, or they will not be re Both vessels are equipped. cognised.
with special nete and trawls,.one No Fire Insurance will be of the latter, a midwater trawl, having three 250 ft.-long otter affected.
Bills of Lading will be counter. boards and a mouth area of 1,500 square feet.. Their trawl will be signed by
used to catch large cephalopods, JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD. such as octopuses and cuttle-fish,
Agents.
9. §. "PORTHOS"
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES...
and other pelagic animals, and in addition the expedition has with it dredges specially designed for dredging the sea-bottum.
I
As it is very important to gain accurate information, as to the migratory, habits of whales, con- cerning which little is known, efforts will be made to mark whales in the water, so that should any thus marked be captured Consignoes of Cargo from. Marsailles ex se. "ANGEOR"afterwards their migrations in the also cargo from Cognac. Havre this purpose a special harpoon gun interval may be ascertained. For & Bordeaux
6.8. "FOR-
has been constructed, by means of MINY."
"In connection with above Sten-which cast-iron, silverplated, pins, mer are hereby informed that nearly three inchen long, will be their goods with the exception of fired at the whales.
BX
A disc is
pium, Treasure and Valuables attached to the head of the pin, are being landed and stored at which will not penetrate the thoir risks into the Godowns of bodies of the whales and the pin the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf itself is not long enough to pene- and Godown Co. Ld. Kowloon trate below the blubber, so that whence delivery may be obtained the animals will feel no pain. De- Immediately after landing. tails concerning when and where
Optional Cargo will be forward-the mark was affixed to a whale ed on unless intimanou is receiv- will be contained on the disc, and ed from the Consignees before 9 every whaling station throughout a.m. to-day requesting it to the world has been circularised ne landed here.
by the Colonial Office asking for. Bills of Landing will be counter-the return of discs, together with signed by the Undersigned, Goods eartain information, for which a remaining unclaimed after Tues-aubstantial reward will be paid. day the 23rd. instant at noon
The Discovery carries a number will be subject to rent and led- of hydrologiste and zoologista, but ' ing charges:
is considered too slow to mark All claims must be sent in to the whales, and this work will me on or before the Friday, bo undertaken mainly by the the 26th. Inst. or they will not smaller auxiliary vessel built on be recognized.
the Flumber. All the southern All damaged packages will be whaling grounds and harbours examined Section A. B. C and the remain-23rd inst. at 10 a.m. by Messrs.ing the southern summer, and the on Tuesday, the will he visited and surveyed 'dur- Goddard and Douglas,
situate and being
ing Portion of Kowloon Marine Lot No. 84 and a Moiety of Kow- loon Fermanent Pier No. 4
to be sold
By Order of the Mortgagees by PUBLIS AUCTION on Wednes- day, the 24th day of February 1926, at 3 o'clock p.m.
IN ONE LOT by Messrs.} LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneersi at their Auction Rooms, No. 5 Duddell Street.
"The Property consists of:~~
biological investigations will, be No are insurance has been carried out in specially equipped effected.
R. RODEN FUSER,
Agent. Hongkong, 17th Feb., 1926.
VE EENIGDE NEDERLAND- SCHE SCHEEPVAART- MAATSCHAPPIJ
laboratories on the Discovers A laboratory has also been con- structed on South Georgia, where whales captured in the adjacent waters will be examined by compe- tent zoologists.
SAD FOR THE UNFIT. To be sound-and fit is to-day a mutter of absolute necessity. The preservation of good health by
(UNITED NETHERLANDS NAVIGA-nos and women alike was never
TION COMPANY)
HOLLAND-OOST AZIE LIJN
First all those pieces or parcole of ground situate at Mongkok tsui in the dependency of Kowloon and Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as (HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
Sootione A. B. C. and the Remain-1
ing Portion of howloon Marine From AMSTERDAM, ROTTER: Lat No. 84 (being the whole of DAM, HAMBURG, BREMEN the premises comprised in the
Crown Leuse of Kowloon Marine,
& GENOA.
Lot No. 84) with the Buildings | The Steamship
erected thereon and secondly a
molety or one equal undivided
***ZOS MA (5) "
more important as a national as- sot, and every care should be. taken to guard against tho in- roads of winter disorders such as: chills, rhegmatism and influenza, for these ailments often enfeeble
the system for many months.,
People cannot. keep well and resist disease if their blood is not strong and rich. It is usually" weak or impure blood that causes them to break down undor worry and develop nerve weakness, and it is poor thin blood that most
half share of and in the right of having arrived from the above frequently causes girls and wo- erecting and maintaining a pier ports, c nsignees of cargo by her men to change into pale, unhappy over the Crown foreshore and are notified that all goods are delicate creatures with bent Crown Land shown on the plan being lauded at their risk into backs, weak limbs and no intereat annexed to the Crown Lease of the hazardous and/or extra in life. Good rich blood makes hazardous of the Hongkong & all the difference between sound. Kowloon permanent Pier No. 4
Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. health and misery. Your first The Property first described Lid. Whence and/or from the duty is to be well and keep wail contains a total area of 80.307 wharve- delivery may be obtain by refreshing your vital organs.. square feet, or thereabouts and is ed. held under a rown Lease of thei Goo's not bloared by the 35th. done by a course of Dr. Williams" with rich, red blood. This can be torm of 15 years renewable for Feb., 1926 will be subject to rent Pink Pills, for as'a blood maker further term of 75 years.
A broken, ehafed and damag-and nerve restorer, those Pills The Crown Rent payable in ed packages are to be left in the have do equal. They are not respect of Sections A. B. C. and godowne, where they will be ex merely stimulating but are a true the Remaining Portion of Kow-amined a the 24th Heb., 1925 at tonic, and strengthening aid to loon Marine Let No. 84 is $832 10 am by Mesure. Goddard & the system. They make men per annum and in respect of the Douglas. moiety of Kowloon Permanent
strong and women well. Claims against the steamer Start Dr. Williams Pink Pilis Pier No. 4, $150 per annum...... must be presented in writing for Pule People to-day: all dealers Particulars and Conditions of within ten days after arrival of sell them (accept nothing cles), or Bale may be had from :-
eamer otherwise they will not post free, $1.50 per bottle, $8 for 6 [bo recognized.
bottles, from the Dr.Williams": No Fire Insurance will be Medicine
Messrs. DEACONS,
Vendors' Solicitors.
1. Des Voeur Road, Central. LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 11th, Fob, 1926,
affected by the undersigned in Shanghai Klangse Road,
any caso whatever.
Bille of Lading will be counter signed by,
FREE A useful Health Guide will be posted without charge to all readers who send a postcard JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LINE request for a copy to the above
General Agents.
address.
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