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·BOARD RESIDENCE.
VICTORIA HOTEL, "QUIET
RESIDENTIAL APART- MENTS-Full board small room $95. monthly. Medium sized room $120 inclusive Large com- modious bods!tting-rooms $130 monthly 1 minute from Ferry Next new hotel Hankow Road, Kowloon. Tel: K.357.
FOR SALE.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
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LAMMERTS AUCTIONS
SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1928.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE AUCTIONEERING & BROKERING Co., Ltd. 4B, Duddell Street.
The Undersigned "have received
NOTICE.
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS.
IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that,
on and after MONDAY, the 15th instant, and until further Notice, the Supply of Water by means of House Services to Houses con nected with the Rider Mains will bo DISCONTINUED.
A Supply of Water will be given
Main Districts.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received nstructions from Mr. J. Reid and instructions. to sell by Public Mr. K. E. Greig to sell by Public Auction,
on MONDAY,
the 15th March, 1926, commencing. at 11 a.m, at Corn Hill, Quarry
1314, 1976, 1384, 1385, 1392,. 1342, 1397, 1409, 1418, 1375, FOR SALE. STEAMy Street Fountains in the Rider Bay.
1441, 1444; 1456,
POSITION WANTED
LAUNCH about 60 foot long, in excellent condition and suitable for Harbour and Hiver Work Apply Box 1439 / "Hongkong Telegraph,"
Six-cylinder, ADY, Trained London Hos- FOR SALE
pital nurse, is willing to seven-passenger Buick Tour- undertake care of invalid or as ing Car in vory, godd running children's nurse in return for order. Three new Tyres; other Highest two in first class condition. On passage to England. "roferrences, Hunt, Y. M. C. A. view at Dragon Garago, Happy
Kowloon.
WANTED.
Valley,
HAROLD T. CREASY,
Water Authority. Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 11th March, 1926.
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Auction,
on TUESDAY,
the 10th March, 1926,
commencing at 11 a.m., at
No. 163, The Penk.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
BY ORDER OF THE
- MORTGAGEES. The Auctioneering and Broker
Instructions to sell by
A Quantity of Valuable House-jing Company Limited have received
A Quantity of Valuable Household hold Furniture.
Furniture
Comprising:
(Particulars from Catalogue).
On View from Monday, the 15th March, 1926,
Terms --Cash on Delivery."
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong,, 12th March, 1926.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
PUBLIC AUCTION
on WEDNESDAY,
Hongkong,
THE VERY VALUABLE LEASE
HOLD PROPERTY
WAR INVENTION ABSURDITIES.
FLYING FISH HOOKS TO KILL GERMANS,
T
Poisoned fish hooke as instru- ments of death are among the fantastic ideas that have been brought before the Royal Com- mission on Awards to Inventors. They were suggested by an Irish- man during the war.
Herring nets attached to long wooden rollers taken from domestic mangles, should, ho proposed, be carried below
the 24th day of March, 1926, at aeroplanes. A poisoned fish hook Tapestry Covered Couch and
S o'clock in the afternoon at their should be tied to every mash of Armchairs, Drawing Room Suite,
Saleroom, Daddell Street, Victoria, the horring net. The aeroplanes so fitted should fly over the Ger- Carpets, Rugs, Engravings, Pic Hangers, Glase
man lines, and when troops were.. Clothes
goen marching, the nots were to HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND tures,
Cabinet, Casement, Embroidered: CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.
be dropped on them. The soldiers and Lace Curtains, etc., etc.,
situate at Queen's Road West Vic-entangled in the note would NOTICE OF MEETING.
Teak, Brass and Iron Bedsteads
torin aforesaid and registered in struggle, and in so doing be with Mattresses and Mosquito
the Land Office as THE REMAIN- scratched by the poisoned fish. NOTICE is hereby given that the nets, Teak Single and Double
ING PORTION OF SUBSECTION hooks. Fourth Ordinary Yearly Meeting Wardrobes, with Bevelled Mirrors,
The Undersigned, have received TWO OF SECTION BOF IN- Another man had a device for of Shareholders of the Hongkong Teak Dressing Tables with Bevelled instructions to sell by Public Auc- LAND LOT NO. 884,
fitting a balloon, with high ox-. FOR SALE.
Engineering and Construction Co. Mirrors, Teak Chest of Drawers, tion, Ca
The IN ONE LOT:
plosives and a clook. Ltd., will be held in the Offices of Teak and Marble Top Washstands,
mechanism. at a given hour, The property consists of the new would rip the balloon, and the Double ended ferry steamers-Messrs. Shewan Tomes and Co., Toilet Sets, etc., etc.,
the 19th March, 1926, commencing St. George's Building, Chater Road, Teak Extension Dining Table at 11 am, at Queen's Buildingy erected restaurant intended to explosives would drop on an Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 24th Teak and Tapestry Covered Dining Godown, Ground
be used by the Chung Kwok Res-enemy town. Star.
For particulars-apply to:--- day of March, 1926, at 11.00 am.
taurant Co., Ltd. Teak Chairs,
Sideboard with Front,
Scores of inventors told the "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd. Kowloon (for the purpose of receiving the Bevelled Mirror, Teak Ice Chest.
The area of the property is 14.652 commission that they won the Old Iron. Hongkong, March 8, 1926. Report of the Board of Directors Teak Dinner Waggon, Cooking Old Amhonia Cylinders.
war, ," and asked millions of and a Statement of Accounts for Utensils, Crockery, etc.,
Life Boat Sails.
money for their victory, the year ended on the 81st Decem-
WANTED.Lady steno-typis "Southorn Etar" and "Northera
by shipping company, with office experience. Apply Hongkong Box No. 1464 c/o. Telegraph."
WANTED PEAK, Midlevel,
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY
:
CLUB.
ber, 1925, and of electing Directors {and Auditors,
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(Chairs will be available at the foot of the Hill for intending pur-
The Transfer Books of the Com-chasers).
with Kowloon. House tennis court. Clients will pay $200 to $400 rantal for suitable
It is regretted that the State of pany will be closed from the 18th place. Flats wanted in good! Focalities. Houses and building the Race Course will not permit of to the 24th March, both days lots for disposal. Small Investors. Tel. 4630.
PREMISES TO LET
TO LET EUROPEAN RE
SIDENCE within easy re-
ach of the City and the University, comprising 6 rooms, 4 bathrooms,
its use for School Sports or inclusive. Athletic Meetings..
R. J. PATERSON,
Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 12th March, 1926,
NOTICE.
Bale of
DONNELLY & WHYTE, 1st. February, 1926,
We have this day been appoint- up-to-date sanitation, electriced sole agents in Hongkong and light, gas, as well as garage, at South China for the $175.00 monthly. These resid- Sakura Bear, enceb on Mount Davis Road, Pokfulam, face Bouth and are situated in one of the most de- lightful localities in Hongkong. It is hoped vary shortly to provide, this neighbourhood with a busi service at popular rates. Apply to F. A. JOSEPH, Prince's Bldg. Telephone No. 916.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
During my absence from the Colony Mr. C. R. MIOLLS will TO LET Furnished, Fiom take temporary charge of this
May-for short or long term.] Company's Agency until further: Four room flat in Armond Build-notice.
ings-Top Floor. Modern sanita-
tion. Two bathrooms. Apply:-
S. J. JORDAIN, ojo Lane, Craw- ford, I td.;
R. RODENFUSER.
1926 -
192.
Sealed Tenders will be received!
TO LET-Five-roomed House at the R. N. Hospital until 10 m wth modern conveniences on the 20th. March, 1926, from in Granville Road, Kowloon. persons desirous of supplying Apply to Spanisa Dominican Beef, Procuration.
TO LET Four roomed flat,
furnished or unfurnished
in Armend Buildings, Kowloon,
Mutton. Fowls, Pork, Bread, Choose, Pure Cow's Milk, Aerated Waters, Ice, and other provisions, and necessaries for the year ending 31st., March,
1927.
Printed Forms of Tender and further particulars can be obtain from 1st April. Apply Box No.ed at the R. N. Hospital. 1463 c/o “Hongkong Telegraph' The right to reject the lowest
FFICES TO LET. In Princes Building Top Floor. One or two rooms to let. Apply Harry Wicking & Co.
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“Ö LET from April 7th, for six months, "Tai Wo" fully fur- nished six roomed house onBarker Road within five minutes walk of Tram Station. Staff of experience and long service to the Advertiser
or any Tender is reserved.
+
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H. J. CHAYER. Surgeon Captain, R.N. R. N. Hospital, Hongkong, 11th. March, 1926.
GREEN ISLAND cement CO., LTD.
The THIRTY SEVENTH OR-
will be left in the house. Apply, DINARY ANNUAL MEETING Holyoak, c/o Holyoak, Massey OF THE SHAREHOLDERS of and Company, Limited.
the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company St. Georgo's Building, Chater Road,
O LET-Ono European fat, kong. Apply to 32 Kennedy day 17th, March, 1926, at 11 o'c'ock Road.
in the forenoon for the purpose of WO large rooms excellently receiving a Statement of Accounts situatod for offices on the and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st. Decem- 2nd and 3rd. Floors of "ot. George's" Building facing foeber 1925, and declaring a Div d-
To Wanobal Gap Road Hàng Viorgia, Hongkong on Wang
Two
House Street, For terms and
ond.
particulare apply to Hongkong The TRANSFER BOOKS of
By Order of the Board,
S. COURTNEY COOK,
Secretary. Hongkong, 9th March, 1926,
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,' LIMITED.
Catalogues will be issued.
On view from Sunday, March 14th, 1926.
4
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers;
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to well by Public'); Auction,
on TUESDAY,
16th March, 1926, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at No. 768, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The fifty-seventh Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders vill be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Friday, the 26th March, 1926, at noon, for the pur pose of receiving the report of the General Managers, together with A Quantity of Valuable Household, a statement of Accounts for the year ended the 81st December. 1925.
Furniture.
Comprising:-
The Share Rey,ster and Trans- Blackwood Joss Table, Black- for Books will be closed from the wood Tea Poys, Tapestry Covered 12th to the 26th March, 1926, both Couches days inclusive.
51
JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co. › Ltd. Hongkong, March 5, 1926.
CHURCH NOTICES.
A CHARGE OF ONE DOLLAR IS MADE
FOR "NOTICES UNDER THIS MADING
St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. Fourth Sunday in Lent. 8.15 a.m. Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Young People's Service; 17 a.m. Morning Prayer. Preacher: Rev. G. F. Stopford, C. F. 2.45 Sunday School; 8 p.m. p.m. Bible Classes; 6 p.m. Evening Prayer. Preacher: Rev., R. O. British Hall, C., M.A. Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Anthem. "Turn Thy face from
my sins." Vesper. "Holicst,
and
Armchairs, Teak
FRIDAY,
Floor, Water
Fire Fighting Helmets
Bellows and Tubes.
1 Lot Cooking Pots.
Cushion Covers.
6 Cases Tex.
with
6 Cases ench containing 10-Gal-
lon Tins, Red Copper Paint.
1 Lot Steam Pipes for Steamers
Deep Tank,
Steel and Wood Purchase Blocks Double end Triple with Iron Sheaves,
And
A Quantity of Old Iron Cables,
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers. Hengkong, March 11, 1926.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
instructions to sell by Public Auc- The Undersigned, have received
tion, on
FRIDAY,
the 19th March, 1926, at 11 aim.. *3 Second Hand Cylindrical Multi- tubular Marine Boilers 15′ 9′′* diameter x 11' 6" long by Parsons Marine Steam Tur
square feet or thereabouts and the Crown Rent payable in respect thereof is $87.16 per annum.
For further particulars and con- ditions of sale apply to
1'
Mesara DEACONS,
1 Des Voeux Road Centrál Solicitors to the Mortgagéea or to
THE AUCTIONEERING & BROKERING CO. LTD.
The Auctioneers..
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One man declared that but for his invention of a particular wooden rack for packing shells it would have been impossible to sond any ammunition across the seas. Consequently he consider- ed that he was the nation's greatest benefactor and should Įreceive an adequate roward.
The explanation that a better rack had been in uso years beforb he sent his plans to the War Office simply increased his feeling of
BUGHES & BOUGH injustice.
LIMITED.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS. IMPORTEERS, EXPORTERS
GENERAL BROKERS,
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
Claims have been made by French, American, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish inven-.. itors.
Amounts of awards range from
& £100 to £100,000, which was given for inventions in connection The with aeroplane engines. Imost revolutionary invention was that which allowed a machine gun to fire through a turning aeroplane propellor with- out the bullets striking the blades.
4, Duddel Street. If you have anything you would
bine Co., Ltd., Newcastle-like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION "on-Tyne.
ROOM.
Each with 4 Furnaces, Heating Surface 2897 Square
Feet.
Grate Surface 75.5 Sq. Ft.
Lying at Taikoo Dockyard.
Permits to inspect Boilers can
| Glass Cabinet, Teak Double Bed- stead with Wire Mattress and Mat- tress and Mosquito Net; Teak Wardrobe with Bevelled Mirror, Teak Dressing Table with Bevelled Mirror, Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak Desk, Teak Tables, Teak be obtained from the Auctioneers. Dining Table, Teak Sideboard with Bevelled Minor, Teak Dining Chairs, Ice Chest, Cutlery, Crockery,
also
One Gramophone and 18 Records. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 15th March, 1926.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, 12th March, 1926,
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.
PUBLIC AUCTION
"
of
breathe 'an 'Evening Blessing.”
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
MacDonnell Road, below Bowen The Valuable Leasehold Property, Road Tram Station. Sunday
Situate at Service, 11.15 a.m. Wednesday. Evening Mesting "5.30 pim. Victoria in the Colony of Hong- Reading Room at above address, kong, and known as The Remain- open Tuesday and Friday 10 a.ming Portion of Inland Lot No. 706 to 12 noon. Monday and Thurs-together with the premises thereon
now known as day 5 to 7 pm.
No. 21 Robinson Road,
од
There has been one ourious
and Territorial Estater, Ltd., St, the Company will be closed from case at the Old Bailey in regard Wednesday, 3rd, March 1926, unto the prosecution of a client in a
· George's", Building.
ON
By order of the Board of Direo.
N. or about March 1926 whole flat or spacious suite of offices in the "French Building" extors, "Victoria Building," No. 5, Queen's Road Contral (between Chartered Bank and Mercantilo Bank. Apply to: Banque de Indochine Chator Road.
GROUND FLOOR PRE-
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,
General Managors.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
WEDNESDAY,
the 17th day of March, 1926, at 3 o'clock p.m.,
by
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS., at their Salesroom, No. 5 Duddell Street, Hongkong.
til Wednesday 17th March 1926, ton shop charged with conspiring both days inclusive.
with a waitress to obtain food by false pretences. The suggestion was that in return for a weekly tip, the waitress undermarked his bills. The jury did not agres and I only mention, the fact to remind visitors to London that tipping is:
For further particulare and Con- again universal and notices "No ditions of Sale apply to:- Tipping Allowed" are so much waste paper. They really mean MISES "ST. GEORGE'S The following is the Provisional nothing wherever they may be BUILDING, opposite the STAR List of dates upon which Extra displayed. The recognition of FERRY PIER, best locality in Meetings will be held this dea- tipping is indeed illustrated by Hongkong for Shipping Com-1 800 panies or Shops. Single Office. room, or whole suite of 3 Office rooms for short or long lenne. For terms and particulare apply to Hongkong and Territorial Estates, Ltd., "St. George's" Building, 1st Floor.
3rd April, 1st. May, 5th, June 2nd, October and early Nov.
By. Order,
O. B. BROWN,
Beoretary.
the new proposals for the reduction of taxi cab fares from 16. for the first mile to 9d., it being the general conviction that the public will never pay out less than the round sum of twelve pence.
Messrs. WOO an-NASH, Mortgagees' Solicitora, Back of China Building, Queen's Road Central,.
or to ex Mers. LAMMERT EROS.
Auctioneers, No. 5 Duddell Street.
Dated 24th February, 1928,
Terms
As Customary.
LAMMERT KROS, Auctioneers,
Hongkong, March 11, 1926.
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE Of The VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY Situate At Shamshuipo in the Colony of Hongkong Nos. 60, 62, and 64
-Yu Chau Street, Shamshalpo
And Known As SECTION D OF NEW KOWLOON INLAND LOT No. 42 To Be Bold By
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Thursday, the 25th day of March,
1926, at 8 o'clock p.m./-
By
MESSRS. LAMMERT "BROS.,
Auctioneers.
At their Saleroom in Duddell.
Street.
· PARTICULARS. The property is situats on a place or parcel of ground regis- tered in the Land Office as Soc- tion D of New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 42. The sald premises are
E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA,
HOT Water Bystems in-
stalled, maintained 'or
repaired.
All work under qualified European Supervision
The commission is about to present a report which shows that 1,678 claims from inventore have been settled since 1919. The report is now being revised by Mr. P. Tindal-Robertson, the commission's 'secretary.
Thousands of claims still ra main to be adjudicated.—Daily Express.
WAR - WIDOWS.
100,000 MARRY AGAIN.
Nearly 100,000 British, war widows have married again. In most cases their pensións have Looased.
"The exact figure up to October last was 96,500," said an "official of the Ministry of Pensions to a Daily Chronicle representativé. -
C. E. WARRENA war widow who remarries
Co., Ltd.
CHINA BUILDING (Opposter Quen's Theatre)
W
forfeita her pension, but receives" a gratuity. A widow of a private under 45 would gat 435 156, as gratuity-a useful aum with which to recommence house- keeping
Pensions granted to the widows of ex-Service men up, to the end of March last totalled:248,867,
This figure is taken from the annual report of the Minister of Pensions, issued yesterday, which further records that →→→
4,560,000 BENEFIT.
£598,000,000 has been paid out in.pensions, allowances, medical, treatment and administrative. expenses.
Cost for the year was £69,122,000.
held for the term of 75 years with Holyoak Hay, & Co., Ltd Beneficiaries including depen-
a right of renewal of the further
term of 24 years by a Crown Lease
dated 31st day of December, 1910,
Distributors.
and made between His Majesty Queen's Blds.
King George the 5th of the one part and Li Ping of the other part
Tel, C.872
subject to the payment of a pro "MASSAGE HALL portion of the rent and perfor mance of the covenants in the said 28 WYNDHAM STREET Crown Lease.
MRS. H. MORITA.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sale apply to
Messrs. HASTINGS, DENNYS
AND BOWLEY, MEAN Sollaltors, 8 DeVoeux Road, A Central, Seks
or to Messrs. LAMMERT: BROS. Auctioneers, Duddell" Street, Hongkong, March 11, 1928,
Before You Advertise
COUNT THE TELEGRAPHS
In The Streets"
dants, to whom compensation had. been paid since the outbreak of the Great War, were 4,560,000,
On March 31 last beneficiaries in receipt of pensions or allow- ances numbered 1,905,000
Of these 51,000 were disabled officers and their dopendants or the depondants of deceased. officers, and 1,254,00 disabled non- commissioned officers and men and their dependants or the dependants of deceased men. At the close of the year claima were still being received at the rate of 1,000 a wee
idistu
the $9.992 496 1