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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
FOR SALE. TRIUMPH.-1923 all chain,
Fo
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1926.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI
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* BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE.
The Final Dividend declared for
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION,
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4, Duddell Street.
If you have anything you would
UNREQUITED
LOVE.
TRAGEDY OF GIRL POETESS,
$250 00 condition, pelfect.
the year ending 81st December, Owner leaving Colony on Fatur
The Instituto, will re-Open on 1925, at the rate of Three Pounds
A one-sided love affair, in which day next. No offers entertained Monday, March 1st. Students Sterling together with a Bonus of" Apply Bor 1456 of "Hongkong joining Classes hold at Queen's Two Pounds Sterling is payable
The Undersigned have receiv-like to sell, exchange or advertise a clever and artistic girl gave her Telegraph
College will be enrolled at the on and after the 1st March 1926 od instructions to sell by Public send it to the CHINA AUCTION affection in vain to a man friend,,
ROOM.
was the opening chapter of m Education Department only;
at the office of the Corporation, Auction on
E, V. M. R. DE SOUSA,
tragedy investigated at a Farn those joining Classes held at the where Shareholders are requested Thursday, the 4th March 1926
borough inquest recently. 8TEAM Central British School, Kowloon, to apply for warrants, OR SALE.
commending at 2:45 p.m. LAUNCH about 60 fost may be enrolled at that School. The following replies are await-long, in excellent condition and Entry forma may be obtained
By Order of the Court at No. 13, Orient Buildings (Top suitable for Harbour and River at the Education Department or
of Directors,
Floor) Kowloon Work: Apply Box 14390/the, Contral British School.
A Quantity of Valuable House- "Hongkong Telegraph."
hold Furniture (Particulars from Catalogue) On View from Wednesday, the
Terms: Cash on Delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers
ing collection
1314, 1376, 1384, 1385, 1392, 1348, 1397, 1409, 1418, 1375, 1441, 1444, 1439
PREMISES. TO LET
DEAR TO LET immediately Half Share of new house Fully furnished. Apply Box No. 1455 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph."
WO large rooms excellently situated for offices on the 2nd, and 3rd. Floors of "st. George's" Building facing Ice Hause Stroot. For terms and particulars apply to Hongkonk and Territorial Estator, Ltd., St. George's" Building.
NOTICE.
We have this day been appoint adsole agents in Hongkong and South Chine for the Sale of Bakura Boer,
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DONNELLY & WHYTE. 1st. February, 1926.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 6th.
RACE
HOLIDAYS.
"A. H. BARLOW,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 27th February, 1926.
The Exchange Banks will open THE MID LEVELS RESIDENTS for the transnotion
of Publio
ASSOCIATION, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 1st. Business at 9:50 a.m. on Monday, 2nd and 3rd. instant, and close at 12 Noon.
Hongkong, 1st., Fob., 1926.
NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the interest and responsi bility of Mr. James Francia Wright, Senior, in our firm ceased The Stowards request the plea-on the 28th, day of February TO 1.8T OFFICE ROOM, sura of the presence of the Ladies 1926.
central locality. Modorato at the Races.
Immediate possession.
ront. Apply to P.O. Box 414.
LET fully furnished, with staff of old servants, from about April 8th for six months, "TALWO," Barker Road. Five! minutee from Barkor Road Tram Apply Holyoak, care station. Holyoak, Massey & Co., Ltd.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Members' Badges of Admission,
The business will be carried on in future under the same style jor firm name by Mr. James
Francis Wright, Junior.
WRIGHT & CO., Hongkong, let. March 1926.
are now ready, and may be ob! THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER tained by those Mombers who
FURNISHED Flat mid-level, havo, not already received them, "suit one or two bachelors, from Messra.. Linstead & Davis, Also sight-roomed House in ex- Alexandra Bldgs. Members are collont condition, unfurnished. reminded that these Badges will May he let in flats Telephone also admit them to all the Extra No. 4630. Small Investors. Raco Meatings this year.
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary
ON
or about March 1926 whole flat or spacious suite, of officos in the Frorich Building' BI
Victoria Building," No. 5. Queen's Road Central (between Chartered Bank and Mercantile Bank.) Apply to: Banque de
Indochino Chater Roud.
ROUND FLOOR PRE-
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
RACE MEETING 1926.
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th.
Mombers have the privilage of introducing 2 non-members to the Members Enclosure.
MISES ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, opposite the STAR FERRY PIER, best locality in
A limited number of tickets are Hongkong for Shipping Com- panies or Shops. Single Office available and may bo obiained room, cr whole suite of 3 Office from Messrs. Linstoad and Davia, rooms for short or long lease. Alexandra Buildings on or before For terms and particulars apply SATURDAY, February 27th 1926 Price $10 per day or $30 for to Hongkong and Territorial Estates, Ltd., "St. George's" the Mooting. Building, 1st Floor.
To
kong. Road.
LET-One European flat, Wanohai Gap Road, Hong- Apply to 32 Kennedy
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
RACE MEETING, On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Mareli, all Departments will be CLOSED at 1 pm.
On these day
The Hongkong. Dispensary, will be opened for the purp se of Dispensing prescriptions from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
A. S, WATSON & Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 27th. Feb., 1926.
I. S. R. C.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The Finals of the abové tourna- ment will be played at the U.S.R.C. on Thursday, March the 4th. 1926 on which date the "AT HOME," postponed from Saturday the 27th February will be held."
E. W. MORRIS, Captain,
U. S. R. C.
Hon. Sceretur,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1926.
UNION WATERBOAT CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS:
The Twenty First Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Office of Messrs. Dodwell & Company, Limited, on Thursday, the 4th March, 1926, at
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Treasurers.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ANNUAL RACE MEETING 1926:
Seventh Race – Th rd Day- The United Services Cup.
Post Entries will be accepted for this Race.
,'
By Order,
C. B BROWN,
Secretary.
BONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1926. ·
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th,
CO., (1918), LTD.
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With reference to the Notice to
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The Annual Genorál Meeting will be held at The Ladies' Recreation Club, Peak Road, on Tuesday, the 9th March, 1926, at 6.30 p.m. pre- cisely.
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3rd March 1926.
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The girl's dead body was found By Order of the Liquidator. in the snow in a wood near Seven- oaks, Kent with a piece of brokon The 'Undersigned has received rope dangling from a branch. Be- instructions from the Liquidator fore hanging herself, the girl; Miss of the China Nail Manufacturing | Winifred Freestone, of Hargor. Co., Ltd., to sell by Public Auction, road, Plumstead, S.E., had written
on THURSDAY,
a note to the coroner, saying: "I
the 4th March, 1926, at 2.30 p.m., alone am responsible for my death. at the China Auction Rooms, A second letter in her band-
4 Duddell Street, Victoria, Hong-writing read:
kong,
G
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IBWG
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Agenda: To receive the Comm!t. tees Report and Statement of Ac-
The Undersigned have "received counts for the year ended 31st De-instructions to sell by Public Auc- cember, 1925.
To elect a Committee for the tion, Year ending 31st December, 1926.
And for such other business as may occur.
E. S. C. BROOKS, Acting Hon. Secretary &
Hon. Treasurer, 9, Queen's Gardens.
The Acting Hon. Secretary will be pleased to receive the names of those persons willing to serve on the Committee for the current year,
Hongkong, March 1, 1926.
DINNER.
on
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
and THURSDAY,
the 9th, 10th and 11th MARCH, 1926
at H. M. NAVAL YARD, Hongkong,
and at KOWLOON NAVAL-
DEPOT,
commencing each day at 9.30 a.m. with an interval
from 12 noon to 1.30 p.m. OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL
STORES,
&c., &c &c. Comprising:--
i,
Dearest Louis-After to-night I .
1 Complete Wire Nail Making cannot feel that I can go on living.
Plant, consisting of 7 Ma- My father said I was not a fit comi-- How much that chines; for making Wire Nalls panion for you. as follows:
influenced you against me I do not know, but I won't intrude myself Bat whatever happéna, remember that. I offered
21 to 17 la lengths up to 1-5/8′′ on you further. 19 to 15
2"
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2"
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17 to 131⁄2
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15 to 12.,,
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12 to 7"
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you the greatest gift that could ever be bestowed—that of deep and
4-3/16" sincere, love.
7-5/8"
The dead girl's father, George Hockley Freestone, said that the 1. Complete Plant, consisting of Louis of the latter, Louis Burnett,
.10 Machines, for making
jaged 27, an engineer's fitter, of Wooden Wire Nail Kegs with Bramblebury-road, Flumstead, came iron hoops.
to his house with a letter, and al-
1 80 H.P. Crude Oil Engine leged that Winifred's mother had
suitable for the driving of the above plants. Complete Shafting for the above)
plants and several incomplete sets of tools for the same. 7 Cleaning Drums,
made allegations against his char- acter. Mre. Freestone denied this, Misunderstood.
7 Wire Swifts.
Mr. Freestone. then spoke rather sharply to his daughter in the hope of stirring up a spirit of resent-
The above plants are compara-ment against the young man, so
only 8 months..
friendship with him. She told him. in reply that he did not understand her.
Money Chests, Sewing Machines, tively new, having been in use for that she should break off her
To be sold in one lot. the Shareholders of this Com LONDON SCOTTISH REUNION Metal Branch Pipes, Life Boat, Gigs, Balsa Rafts, Boats, Sails,
Terms: Cash, 20% on drop of pany dated 29th December, 1925,
Electrical and Wireless Telegraphy hammer, and balance on delivery whereby the Final Call of $3.00)
A Reunion Dinner has been pro-Fittings, Glycerine, Electric Cable, within seven days from date of per ehare on the Naw Sharea was made payable on 4th March, 1926, visionally fixed for Friday, March Cooking Stoves, Ships Fittings and,
sale. the General Managers and Con, 12th, and all ex-members of the Firehearth Gear, Iron Mattresses, sulting Committee have decided, Regiment who wish to attend are Water Closets and Pans, Life in view of the conditions prevail-asked to send in their names to Belts, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Table ing at present, to further extend the time for payment of this Call.
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Notice is accordingly hereby given that the date for payment of the Final fall is postponed to 4th. June, 1926, and that the Form of Bankers Receipt already sont to Shareholders can be used as thou h the datu named therein were the 4th June, 1926,
For THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO. (1918), LTD. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hongkong, 25th, Feb., 1926.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT
CO., LTD...
The THIRTY SEVENTH OR- DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company St. George's Building, Chater Road,|
R. O. SUTHERLAND,
c/o Palmer & Turner.
NEW
Retords
MA
MOTES
ENGLISH
RECORDS
HAVE
Victoria, Hongkong on Wednes ARRIVED
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 bor 1925, and declaring a Div d. end.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be closed from Wednesday, 3rd. March 1926, un- til Wednesday 17th March 1926, both days inclusiVA.
By order of the Board of Direc-
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,
General Managers.
Passes for Survants will be issued on application to Mossra. Linstead & Duvis Alexandri tore, Bldgs. No scrvants will be allowed inside the Enclosure, af the Race Course during Race, Days WITHOUT TICKETS.
These Tickets are only avail. able for Servants while in at- tendance on their employers or when on duty at the various stands.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
AT
ANDERSON'S
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS,
LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS & MANILA.
The Steamship
PUBLIC, AUCTION.
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Winifred had been friendly with" Burnett since she was 16. The friendship arose out of community of interests; both were very fond of literature, As time went on the girl seemed to have become overpowered by the personality of her friend. On the man's side it. was only a case of friendship, ca*.
For other conditions, apply to:
Mr. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA,
Auctioneer. Covers, Blankets, Counterpanes, Hongkong, Feb. 25, 1926. Curtains, Overcases, White Tiles, Leather and Metallic Hoses, Canvas Tubing, Old Gordage, Canvas Rags, Old India Rubber, Old Leather, Old Woollen and Linen Rags, Metal
The Undersigned have received Propellers, Old Paint Drums, Old instructions to sell by Public Auc Cork, New. Canvas Cuttings, Old Iron and Steel, Old Brass, Copper, Lead and Zinc, Copper and Brass the 8th March, 1926, commencing and it seemed that this was a great Tubes, Coal Sacks Brown Jean, at 11 am. at No. 2, Cox's Path, Wood and Iron Blocks, Lamps, Lan. Kowloon."
tion,
on MONDAY,"
Furniture, (Particulars from Catalogue.) On View from Sunday, the 7th March, 1926.
Terms: Cash on Delivery. LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
A fortnight age he and his daughter went to the Friends' Meet- ing House together, and after the meeting Winifred stood in the
porch in the hope of speaking to- Burnett. Burnett walked by her;
blow to the girl.
Prose and Poetry. The girl was extremely fond of nature.
Often she had gone on rambles in the country, and then: had returned home and written down her thoughts in verse oz prose,
terns and Gear, Gauges, Old Steel A Quantity of Valuable Household Tubes, Old Steel Wire Rope, Dirty Mineral Oil, Olive Oil and Oil Fuel, Chain Cable and Gear, Drilling and Grinding Machines, Lathes, Steam Hammer, "Davits, Pinnace, Cutter and Dynamo Engines, Chairs, Com- passes, Binnacles, Logs," Clocks, Iron, Drums and Tanks, Old Bunt- ing, Fire Engine, Engines and Boats Bollers, Rigging Chain, Wire, and Fibre Brushes, Glass Tubes, Table Fans, Baths, Anvils, Farges, Vices, Miscellaneous Tools, Iron- THE Undersigned have receiv.nett, as he had said, "wanted mongery, Protective Mattresses, ad instructions to sell by neither her nor any other girl" had Filters Air Compressors, Seine, Public Auction Nets, &c., &c.
Lots may be inspected on Monday,
Hongkong, March 1, 1926.
.. PUBLIC AUCTION· ·
on MONDAY, the 8th, March 1926, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at No. 1. Armand Buildings, Kimberley Road. Kowloon
8th March 1926. Also sale of Old and Surplus Victualling Stores at Kowloon on Friday, 12th March, Comprising:-Table Linen, Im. plements, Serge, Flannel, &c. Rem. nants, Blanketa, Sundry Articles of Mess and Table Gear, (Including Electro Plated Ware), Clothing, Condemned Provisions for Poultry condition Feeding, &c.
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture (Particulare from Catalogue)
· also
She took an interest in geology and was very fond of the birds, " the flowers and the trees.
She also had a high appreciation of literature, art and music. He thought the knowledge that Bur--
simply overwhelmed her.
Burnett told the coroner that he had corresponded with the girl with the permission of her parents.
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The Coroner: Did you realise that her feeling was, something more than friendship for you ?--- Yes, I had known it for more than two years, but I was not prepared, to go beyond friendship with her.. Suicide while temporarily of un-:
One No. IX Victrola in good sound mind was the verdict.
On View from Funday, the 7th.
Terms of Sale: As detailed in March 1926. Catalogue.
LAMMERT BROTHERS, By Appointment Auctioneers
to the Admiralty.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
"BENMOHR“ Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the The Valuable Leasehold Property, hazardous and/or extra hazar
Situate at
PUBLIC AUCTION
of
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers,
fi
Washed ashore when the Tom- don barge Lord Kitchener way' wrecked at Redlap. Cove, Capt.. James Stow, of Erith, 'elimbed 80-feet cliffs to safety. His two- companions on the barge were PUBLIC AUCTION
drowned. They were: Herbert Ambrose, 21, mate, and Charles The Undersigned havo received McCann, 15, cook, both of Brith.. instructions from R. J. Vint Esq.The barge, which left Poole, drag NOTICE is hereby given that
to sell by Public Auction ged her anchor in a strong Any persons found loitering the Thirty-Seventh Ordinary
on Friday, the 5th March, 1926, southerly wind, and went broad- about with Servants Passos fu Goneral Meeting will be held at
commencing at 11 a.m. side on to the rocks. Safaty was " their possession will forfeit them the Company's Uffices, P. & dous godowne of the Hongkong Vietoria in the Colony of Hong- at No.2 King's Park Buildings, sought by the crow up the mast, and holders will be removed Building, on Friday, 12th March and Kowloon Wharf and Godown kong, and known as The Remain-Austin Road, Kowloon
but this collapsed, and they were. from Enclosure.
1926, at 11 am. for the purpose of Co., Ltd., whence, and/or from ng Portion of Inland Lot No. 706 A Quantity of Valuable flung into tho, breakers. Capt.. prosenting the Report of the the wharves, delivery may be together with the premises therepn
Stow was washed: 'nshore, and... Directors together with a State-obtained.
now known as
Comprising
clinging to a rock, managed to ment of Accounts to 31st. Decam- No claims will be admitted
Teik Hatstands, Chesterfield scramble to safety. This was at. bor 1925, and electing Directors after the goods have left the
Couch and Chairs, Book Case, 4 o'clock in the morning, and for and Auditor.
godowas, and all goods reriaining
three hours he remained, hoping Screens, Card Table, Tables, etc., The Transfer Books of the undelivered after the 6th inst,
Dining Table, Chairs, Teakgainst hope to see something of Company will be closed from 1st. will be subject to rent.
Side Board, Tenk Ice Chest, Dining they wore lost, started to climb the mate and cook.. Then, realis. March to 12th March 1926, bothi
ner Waggon. Mirror, Glass Ware, the rocks, which are 80ft, high, days inclusive,
Crockery, Brass Ware, etc.,
It was a most hazardous task,. Tenk Double Bedsteads, Ward-but he accomplished the font. robe, Tenk Dressing Table, Teak aafety. Chest of Drawers, Washstanda, etc., etc.,
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'C. B. BROWN
Secretury.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,
RACE MEETING 1928 "
March 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th
Tickets of Admission to the 11 a.m. for the purpose of receiving Public Enclosure may be obtain. the report of the General Managers ed from Messrs. Kelly and Walsh together with a.Statement of Ac-or at the Gate. Price $3 per counts to 31st December, 1925. day The Transfer Books of the Com pany will be closed from the 25th $1. February to 4th March, 1926 both dates inclusive,
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
General Managers.. Hongkong, February 18, 1926.
Boldiers and Sailors in Uniform
per day
No ono admitted without a Ticket to be shown fo the Ticket Inspector at the Gate,
· LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Transurors.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON
All claime against the steamer must be presented to the Undor.
No. 21 Robinson Rond,
on
WEDNESDAY,
the 17th day of March, 1926, at 3 o'clock p.m.,
'by
Measra, LAMMERT BROS.
at their Salesroom, No. 5 Duddell Street, Hongkong.
By Order of The Board of signed on or before 20th ist.. Directors
or they will not be recognised. ·
All broken, chafed and damag. ed goods are to be left in the godowns, whore they will be er-ditions smined on the 6th inst., at 10;
& CO., LTD.
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd. Fab., 1926.
Mrs. J. CRAWFORD, Mausage Hall
No. 14. Zetland, Straat. ·
10 m
No Fire Insurance has been effected
Bills of Lading will be counter aigued by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agente, Hongkong, 13th Mar. 1926,
For further particulars and Con,
of Sale apply to:-
Messrs. WOO an NASH, Mortgagees' Solicitore, Bank of China Bullding, Queen's Road Central,
or to Messrs. LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers,
No. 5 Duddell Street. Dated 24th February, 1926.
Household Furniture'
Cooking Stove, Cooking Uten- ails, etc.,
Catalogues will be faaved.
On view from Wednesday after- noon, the 3rd., March 1926.
Terms: Cash On Delivery.
|| LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, 1st March, 1926.
HUGHES & HOUGH
LIMITED
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS, IMPORTEERS, EXPORTERS
GENERAL BROKERS
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