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JELI. known firm of British Importers long established in Hongkong and Centon require thoroughly competent compra- dore for Hongkeng at once. Satis-: fact 17cgotiable security" will ba required. Reply.-H.I. General Pont ice. Hongkong,
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STEAM LAUNCH about 60 rest long, in vxcellent condition and Buitable for Harbour and River Work. Apply Box 1439 0/0 "Hongkong Telegraph."
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RÅDE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 6 b.
The Stowards request the plea. eure of the presence of the Ladies at the Races.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE MEETING 1926. March 1st, 2nd 3rd and Bɩḥ,
Members' Badges of Admission are now ready, and may be ob
NOTICE.
CYMDEITHAS DEWI SANT (HONGKONG).
St. David's Society. (Hongkong).
Owing to circumstances over which the Committee have no con- trol, it has been decided not to hold the Annual Dinner this year. Members are requested to meet at the Cenotaph, as requested in the former notice, at 10.50 e.m.
For the Committee,
DAVID E. EVANS,
Hon. Secretary,
Hongkong, Feb. 24, 1926.
NOTICE.
QUEEN'S COLLEGE OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION.
Sixth Annual Dinner.
The Sixth Annual Re-Union Din tained by those Members who ner of the Association, accom- have not already received them, panted by a Concert, will take place from Messrs. Linstead & Davis, on Saturday the 13th of March, Alexandra Bldgs. Members aro reminded that these Badges will 1926, at 8 pm., in the Hall of To encourage also admit them to all the Extra Queen's College.
attendance, the General Committee TO 1.ET, OFFICE ROOM, Race Moetings this year.
have fixed a minimum charge of central locality,
83 (wines inclusive), but Members rent. Immediate,
are requested to make, if possible, Apply to P.O. Bɔx 414.
an extra contribution to defray the expenses of the entertainment. The number of guests is limited to fifty and applications for their ac.. commodation should be made to the undersigned.
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Moderate possession.
ULET fully furnished. with...] staff of old servants, from about April 8th for six months, "TAIWO," Barker Road. Five minutes from Barker Road Tram station. Apply Holyoak, care Holyoak, Massey & Co., Ltd.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary,
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6tb.
Members have the privilege of introducing 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure.
A limited number of tickets are
FURNISHED Flat mid-level, available and may be obtained.
auit obe or two bachelors, from Messrs. Linstead and Davis, Alas eight-roomed House in ex-Alexandra Buildings on or before cellent condition, unfurnished. SATURDAY, February 27th 1926 May he let in Hats Telephone No. 4630. Smal Investora."
ON
N or about March 1926 whole flat or spacious suite of offices
in the "French Building
Victoria Building,"
Ox
No. 5,
Queen's Road Central (between
Price $10 per day or $30 for the Mesting.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Treasurers.
BONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Chartered Bank and Mercantile ANNUAL RACE MEETING Bank. Apply to: Banque de Indochine Chater Road.
1926.
All subscriptions
are to be forwarded to the Hon.
Treasurer, Lai Im To, Esq., at the Oriental Commercial Co., Bank of Canton Building.
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By Order of the General Committee,
C. G. ANDERSON,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, February 25, 1926.
UNION WATERBOAT CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The Twenty First Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Office of Messrs. Seventh Race → Th rd Day-Dodwell & Company, Limited, on The United Services Cup.
Thursday, the 4th March, 1926, at Post Entries will be accepted
By Crder,
ROUND FLOOR PRE- MISES SI. GEORGE'S BUILDING+, opposito the STAR for this Race. FERRY PIER, best locality in Hongkong. for Shipping Com- panies or Shops, Single Offico rocm. or whole suite of 3 Office rooms for short or long lenec. For torms and particulars apply to Hongkong and Territorial Estates, Ltd., "81. George's" Building, 1st Floor.
TO LET. Two large rooms.
Ixcellently situated for offices
O. B BROWN,
Secretary.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1928
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Tickets of Admission to the on the 2nd Floor and one large Public Enclosure may be obtain rcom on the 3rd Floor of "St.Jed from Messrs. Kelly and. Walsh George's" Building facing Ice or at the Gate. House Street, For terna and day petters apply to Hongkong & Teritorial Estates. Lid, "St. $1. per day George's Building,
JO LET, Cne European Bet. Wanchai Gap Puad, Hong- kong. Apply to 32 Kent edy Road.
THE HONGKONG ELECİRIC CO., LTD.
Price $3. per
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1926.
RACE HOLIDAYS.
The Exchange Banks will open for the transaction of Public Business at 9.30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 1st. 2nd and 3rd. proximo, and close at 12 Noon.
Hongkong, 24th, Fab, 1926,
THE COINA LIGHT & PL WEK
CO., (1918), LTD.
LAMMERT'S THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL
AUCTIONS
·· PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction,
on FRIDAY,
the 26th February, 1926, commenc | ing at 11 am, at The Harbour
Department, Yaumati Slipway.
10 Tons Scrap Iron.
With reference to the Notice to the Shareholders of this Com pany dated 29th December, 1925, whereby the Final Call of $3.00 per ahara on the New Shares was. made payable on 4th March, 1926,|, the General Managers and Con- sulting Committee have decided, in view of the conditione prevail. ing at present, to further extend' the time for payment, of
this | Call,
Nolice is accordingly hereby given that the date for payment of the Final Call is postponed to 4th. June, 1926, and that the Form of Bankara' Receipt already rent to Shareholders can be used as thou,b the date named therein were the 4th June, 1926.
5 Pieces Boat Davits. 29 Camp Beds.
8 Canvas Stools.
14 Mosquito Nets,
STEAM NAVIGATION CO. STEAMER FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO and. BOMBAY, THROUGH BILLS OF LAD ING ISSUED FOR EGYPT MEDITERRANEAN AND CONTINENTAL, PORTS AND LONDON.
The Steamship
· ** NAGPORE" Carrying His Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this Port at noon, on-Thursday, the 4th Mar.,'
4 2 K.W. Dynamo Engine & 1926. taking Cargo for the above
-Generator,
etc., old, ote. Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS, Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1923.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions have recope Auction,
on FRIDAY,
Ports.
Silk, Valuables Cargo for Italy, London (under France and arrangement) will be conveyed by this Steamer proceeding to Bombay and there transhipped to the on-carrying Steamer for Marseilles and London.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 5. p.m., on the Day previous to Sailing. The contents and value of all packages must be declared.
For further Particulars,
Apply to
fi
the 26th February, 1986, commenc-MACKINNON, MACKENZIE ing at 2.30 p.m., at No. 1, Queen's (Gardens (Ground Floor Flat),
For THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO, (1918), LTD. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO, A Quantity of Valuable Household
General Managers. Hongkong, 25th, Feb., 1925.
NOTICE.
We have this day been appoint-| ed sole agents in Hongkong and South China for the Sale of Sakura Beer,
DONNELLY & WHYTE, 1st. February, 1926.
LLOYD TRIESTIN NAVIGA TION.CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEÉS
The Steamship "VENTZIA."
From Tricate, Venloe, Brindisi, Port Said, Massowab, Adeo. Karachi, Colombo, Penang
and Singapore.
Furniture.
(the remainder of the furniture of Mrs. E. Hickec.) Including: (Linen, Cutlery and Glass Ware, etc.
(Particulars from Catalogue.) Terms:-Cash on delivery. On view from Thursday, the 25th February, 1926.'
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LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1926.
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Agenta, Hongkong, 25th Fob., 1926.
THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA & AUSTRALIA "LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
M. S. "BESSA" The above steamer having arrived from Norway via porte on 23rd inst. consignees of cargo are hereby notified that all goods are being landed at their risk into the non-barzardous, hazardous and/or extra hazardous godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon The Undersigned have received Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. Instructions to sell by Public whence and/or from the wharves Auction,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
on
FRIDAY,
delivery may be obtained.
Goods not cleared by 2nd the 26th February, 1926, commenc- March 1926 will be subject to ing at 5.15 p.m., at their Sales rent all broken chafed and dam Room, Duddell Street,
aged packages are to be left in the godown where they will be examined on lat March 1996 at 10 a,.
A Valuable Collection of Postage Stamps.
(Particulars from Catalogue.) "On view from Thursday, the 25th February, 1926,
Terms: Cash on delivery,
LAMMERT BROS Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1926.
Claims against the vessel must be presented within 10 days of arrival, otherwise they will not be, recognised
No fire. Insurance will be effect. ed by us in any case whatever. Bills of Lading will be countes- signed by
11 am for the purpose of receivingONSIGNEES of Cargo are the report of the Geners! Managers
hereby informed that al together with a Statement of Ac Goods are being landed at their counts to 31st December, 1926.
risk into the Godowns of the The Transfer Books of the Com- ngkong and Kowi on Wharf pany will be closed from the 25th and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kow February to 4th March, 1926 both loon, whence and/or from the dates inclusive.
wharves delivery may be obtained The Undersigned have received Hongkong 23rd Feb, 1926,
Optional Cargo will be forward-instructions to sell by Publiej anless notice to the contrary be Auction, given before 22nd instant 1926
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 18, 1928.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
on SATURDAY,
A Quantity of Valuable Household and Office Furniture.
(Particulars from Catalogue.)
No claims will be admitted the 27th February, 1926, commenc- after the Goods have left the ing at 11 am, at their Sales Ondowne, and all Goods remain Room, Duddell Street. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
ing undelivered after the 28th instant will be subject to rent. BANKING CORPORATION.
All claims against the stoamer Notice is hereby given that the must be presented to the under- Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the signed on or before the 9th pro Sold'ers and Sailore in Uniform Shareholders in this Corporation at they will not be recognized.
All broken..chafed and damag- will be held at City Hall Hong- No ono admitted without a kong, On Saturday the 27th Feb-ed Goods are to be left in the Ticket to be shown fo the Ticket Tuary 1926, at noon, for the pur- Godowns, where they will be Inspector at the Gate..
LINSTEAD &“DAVIS,
Tre eurere.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB. RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th. NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinary the Thirty So enth
Passes for Servants will be Gorers! Meeting will be held at the Com, any's fficer, P. & O, issued on application to Messrs. Building, on Friday. 12h March Linstead & Davis Alexandra No servants will bo 1926, at 11 am. for the purpos: of Bldgs. presenting the Report of the allowed inside the Enclosure of Directors together with a State-the Race Course during Race ment of Accounts to 31st. Decem-Days WITHOUT TICKETS. ber 1925, and electing Direeters) and Auditor.
Those Tickets are only avail. able for Servants while in at- tandance on their employers or To Transfor Books of the when on duty at the various Company will be closed from 1st. stands. March to 12th March.1926, both Any persons found loitering days i clusivo.
...about with Sorvants' Passer in
By Order of The Board of their possession will forfeit them and holders will be removed Directors,
from Enclosure.
C. B. BROWN
- Secretary.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON
& CO., LTD.
Agente. Hongkong, 23rd. Fab., 1926.'
MARTIN'S
PILLS
APIOL & STEEL'
Sure and certain for all Female complaints.Every lady should keep a box in the house...
Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world.
Proprietors AL MARTIN, Chain, Southampton, Kagħand.
NOTICE.
Change of Address
pose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a statement of accoun a for the year ending 31st December 1925.
The Register of Shares of the Corporation will be closed from Monday the 15th February to Saturday the 27th February 1926 (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of shares can ba registered.
By order of the Court' of Directors
A. H. BARLOW Chief Manager. Hongkong 8th February 1926.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.
Tho THIRTY SEVENTH OR-1 DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will be held at the Offices of tho Company St. George's Building, Chater Road, Victoria, Hongkong on Wednee- day 17th, March,1926, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the purpose of] receiving a Statement of Accounts
and the Report of the Directors
for the year ending 31st. Decem-1 The HONGKONG TELE-ber 1925, and declaring a Div d PHONE COMPANY LIMITED and..
hereby give Notice that on and The TRANSFER BOOKS of after March 1st. 1926, their re- the Company will be closed from gistered office will be at No. 17 Wednesday, 3rd, March 1926, un- Queen's Road Central. All buai- til Wednesday 17th March 1926, ness communications should be both days inclusive. so addressed.
By order of the Board of Direc torage
A L. TERRY,
Secretary Dated February 22nd, 1928,
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,
General Managers.
examined on the 27th inst. at 10 a.m. by, our surveyors Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Bill of Lading will be count ersigned by
DODWELL & Cơ, Ltd
Agents.
We're as close to you as your PHONE!
and always-
ready to on-
dertake im-
mediate repairs spect to
Plumbing
Heating & Sanitary Engineering
TEL: C. 269
THORESEN & CO., LTD.
Agents,
SERVICES CONTRACTULL
DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
3. S. MIN
Consignees of Cargo
1.
KISH
Macao Sole, Sciaena, Mullet, IMPORTED FRESH DAILY.
FRESH CLEAN-PURE. HONGKONG FISH STORE 59, Dos Voout Rd. Tel. 234.
RUBBER SHARES.
LATEST STRAITS PRICES.
Meders. Carroll Bros, are in re- ceipt of cable advices from Singa- pore stating that the price of raw rubber is now 95 cents per lb, and giving the following share quotations:
Allenbye...
Alor Gajahs Ayer Moleks Ayer Panas Balgownica Bassetts Brogos Bukit Jelctongs Bukit Katile Changkat Serdanga Connemarae Glenealies Indragiris Jorams Jordme Jimaha
Kedahy
2.80
9.00
1.60
2.10
8.76
Kempas
B.50
Kuala Sidime
8.95
Lunes Malaka
17.50
2.76
Malakoffa
126
Mayfields
12.60
Ulu Senuts
0.75
13.00
12.50
1.30
4.00
2.76
4.60
28.00
· 1.80.
17.00 2,85 4.60
Candycrofts
Seudals
Sungei Bagans Tapalis Tambalaki
Taluk AnsoNS, United Malaccas Utan Simpaba
EXCHANGE RATES.
Rugby, Feb. 24. To-day's exchange rates are follow;
Paris
Amsterdam
.182.05
12.14
107
.20.43
18.17
.34.52
Brussels
Berlin Copenhagen Vienna Helsingfors Lisbon Buenos Aires. Shanghai
2.177
Yokohama
New York
from
On view from Friday afternoon, Dunkerque, Antwerp, London, the 26th February, 1926.
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1926. .
PUBLIC AUCTION
&c.
In connection, with above Steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exce}; tion, of "pium, Treasure BLd. Valuables are being landet and stored at their risks in'o' the Godowns of the Hongkong Kon Don Wharf and Godown Co., Lc Kowloon whence delivery may The Undersigned have received be obtained immediately after instructions to sell by public Auction on Saturday, the 27th February 1926 at 10.30 am
at Godown No. 26, The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf ad Godown Company, Limited. Kowloon
(and up.
Optional Car.o will be forward- ed on unless intimation is receiv
d from the Consignees befori 5 pm. To day, requesting in to be landes bera.
Geneva
Milan Stockholm Oslo Prague Madrid
Rio
Bombay Silver (spot and Hongkong
forward)
45.27/32.
8/02
11/10%
4.80.8/16
26.227
121.
18.16
22.68
184%
34.45
.7.11/16 1/0, 9/64
2/4 30.11/16
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SHIPPING NEWS.
VESSELS NEAR PORT.
Bills of lading' will be counter At noon to-day the following: signed by the Undersigned vessels were expected to be in (for account of the concorned) Goods remaining unclaimed af eWireless communication with
(more or less slightly damaged) Terms-Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
8 foils Galvanized Flexible Turaday, the 2nd. Maro 1926 at Hongkong
Noon will be subject to rent and Shirain, Hakone Maru, President Steel Wire Rope
lading charges.
Taft, Derflinger, Empress of Asia, All claims must be sent in Van Overstraten, Jjikarang, me on" or before th Friday, Glenamoy, Hozan Maru, Hajching, the 29th ins', or thy will not b Angkor, Mishima Maru Ceylon recognised.
Maru, Ginyo Maru, Tonkin, Lake All damaged packages will Gitano. Seangbee, Kutsang, be examined on Monday, the Venezia, Kialee, Kendal Castle, - 1st March 1026 at 10 am. by Kurichow, Hwahcheng, U.S.9. Ford, Mesars Goddard' & Douglas. Tamba Maru, USS Helena, No" fire insurance has bee racoma Maru, Bintang, Yuensang, offeoted..
HUGHES & HOUGH
LIMITED.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS, IMPORTEERS, EXPORTERS & GENERAL BROKERS.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS. Duddell Street.
C. E. Warren & Co., Ltd. If you have anything you would
OHINA BUILDING, (Opposite Queen's Theatre)
like to sell. exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION |ROOM, DANA E. V. MR. DE SOUSA,
R. RODENFUSER
Agent. Hongkong 24th. Feb., 1926,
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IMMIGRATION FIGURES.
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