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PREMISES. TO LET.
TO LET-No. 2 Elsnco Villas, Victoria Rond, Pokfulam. A most desirable semi-detached country residence with tennis court and large grounds and also privato garage in course of construction. Excellent situation cool and shady with commanding view. Immedi ute possession. For terms and further particulars, apply to J. E. Joseph, 2nd floor, Prince's Build- ing, Des Voeux Road, Telephone No. 0.916.
TO LET No. 4 Felix Villas,
Thongkong Telegraph. Mount Davis Road. A five roomed
and secure the co-opera-
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buying your goods.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
A GRAND SMOKING CONCERT will be held at
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оп
THURSDAY, the 19th inst. commencing at 9 p.m.
BAND
in attendance
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
Draft programmes and Entry Forms for the Fourth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 4th June and Monday, 6th June, 1927, (weather permitting) may
obtained at the Race Course, Hongkong Club and Causeway Bay Stables.
house with modern sanitation and Excellent lo- other conveniences. cality and commanding view, with large garage attached for use of residents as well as regular hour-be ly bus service to and from the City. Very moderate rent. Immediate possession. For terms and fur- ther particulars, apply to F. A. Joseph, 2nd floor, Prince's Build- ing, Des Voeux Road, Telephone No. C.916.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
Entries will close at 1 p.m. on Menday, 23rd May, 1927.
"CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY LIMITED.
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NOTICE.
Pedder
GENERAL THE ORDINARY
THE FORTY-NINTH ORDIN- MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in ARY ANNUAL MEETING of the the above Company will be held at Shareholders of the above Com the Company's Offices, on Satur pany will be held at the Offices day, the 21st of May, 1927, at Noon, of the General Agents, for the purpose of receiving the Street, on Tuesday, 7th June, Report of the General Managers, 1927, at noon, for the purpose of together with a Statement of Ac receiving the Report and State- counts to the 31st of Decemberment of Accounts for the year
ending 31st December, 1926.
1926.
The TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Company wil be CLOSED from the 17th to 21st of May, both days in
clusive.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO“, - General Managers. Hongkong 6th May, 1927.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, LTD..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar-that the FIFTY-FOURTH DIG dens. Quiet apartments and DINARY YEARLY MEETING- of suites of rooms. Full board from $95, $110, $130 monthly. Large commodious roams, also daily rates; five minutes from ferry next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Kowloon, Tel. K.357.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE—Full size Mahogany Cabinet Columbia Grafonola, per fect: Condition, can be seen by appointment, $120.00 or nearest offer.
Apply Box No. 215, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET-One European FLAT Wanchai Cap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 32, Kennedy Road."
TO LET.-Office Rooms, 2nd Floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
the Society will be held at the Head ofice, Union Building, Hong- kong, on FRIDAY, 20th May, 1927, at 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Di- rectors and the Statements of A- count to 31st December, 1926, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from May 4th to May 20th, both days in- clusive.
By Order,
of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager.
Hongkong, April 25th., 1927.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
The transfer Books of the Com-
pany will be closed from 26th May, to 7th June, 1927, bath days
inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON AND CO. LTD. General Agents. Hongkong. 16th May, 1927.
THE PRINCE'S BUILDING AND LAND CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOURTH ORDIN- ARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its office, Frince's Building, Hongkong, on Tuesday, 31st May, 1927, at 4.00 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directorg to- gether with a Statement of Ac- counts for the year ending 31st March, 1927.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS OF THE COMPANY will be closed from Friday, 27th May, 1927, to Tuesday, 31st. May, 1927, both days inclusive.
By Order,
of the Board of Directors,
S. K. MOOSA,
Secretary. Hongkong, 16th May, 1927.
TROUBLOUS TIMES.
Present-day conditions are un- usually trying. The business man TO LET.-The First floor on No.
that the SIXTY-FIRST ORDIN-
Ands himself harassed and wor- 2, Hart Avenue, (Five rooms). Apply to. Spanish Dominican Pro-ARY YEARLY MEETING of the ried to a degree. Such times as Company will be held at its Head these call for maximum efficiency curation.
Office, Union Building, Hongkong, of the individual. Good health;
TO LET. From 1st, June, furnish- ed flat at Mount Kellet, No. 196, The Peak. Apply Property Office, Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central, also two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
FLATS
single, also ROOMS, double, furnished or unfurnished, mid-level or Kowloon, excellent locations. Partial service, if re- quired.
Tel. Small Investors. C.4630.
TO LET-European Flat, 29A,
con-
on FRIDAY, 20th May, 1927, at which is essential to, success, is 11.15 a.m, for the purpose of re now doubly fraught with 'ceiving the Report of the Direc-sequence. Calm nerves and gen- tors and the Statements of Acerá alertness are of paramount count to 31st December, 1926, and Importance. History has beeri of declaring Dividends, etc,
made and unmade by neuroties.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from May 4th to May 20th, both days in- clusive.
By Order,
of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, April 26th, 1927.
Kennedy Rond, 4 rooms 2 bath-THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
rooms servants quarters. Apply Telephone C.547, or Thornhill Aerated Water Factory, 154, Praya East.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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ofyou. As a the upper hand that the FIFTY-EIGHTH ORDIN-specific for the aches and ills ARY YEARLY MEETING of the which afflict the gentler sex they Company will be held at its Head are world-famous. Office, Union Building, Hongkong, To be had of all chemists, or on FRIDAY, 20th May, 1927, at post free, at $1.50 per bottle, 6 11.20 .m., for the purpose of res bottles for $8.00, from The Dr. celving the Report of the Directors Williams' Medicine Co., 60, Kiang- TO LET.-SHIPPING OFFICES and the Statements of Account to se Road, Shanghai. in Connaught Road Central, Nos. 31st December, 1926, and of de- 10, 18 & 19, Ground Floors; Nos.claring Dividends, etc. 16, 17 & 18, First Floer; No. 14, Second Floor. Please apply S. E. Trust Ltd., 29, Connaught Road, Central.
·TO LET,—2—8 rooms European FLAT with modern conveniences and plenty of fresh air in King's Terrace. Apply to Gingpoy Mul, No, 4 or 6, King's Terrace, Kow loon. Tel. K.1214.
TO LET-Furnished flat on Peak to lot, two bedrooms with bath- rooms, two reception rooms and ncloued Verandah. Modern Sani- tation. Immediate Possession. Apply Box No. 207, care of "Hong- kong Telograph."
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the
4:
Company will be CLOSED from spent his early years in the west W. A. Spaudati, garage owner, May 4th to May 20th, both days in-when King Colt still ruled. He's
clusive.
By Order
of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
Gonoral Manager. Hongkong. April 26th., 1927.
never forgotten how to draw quickly and shoot from the hip. Four. hold-up men followed him home recently, in a Chicago suburb, drew revolvers, demand- ing money. Spaudau's gun bark- ed. One bandit will die; another was wounded. All wore captured.
THURSDAY.
MAY 19, 1927.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION. ·
The Undersigned have received fastructions to sell by Public Aue tion,
'on SATURDAY and MONDAY, the 21st and 23rd May, 1927, commencing each day at 10.30 a.m. nt their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
(for account of the concerned.). A Large Quantity of Ladies Dress Wear and Sundries.
comprising:
Day and Evening Gowns, Coats, Frocks, Wrap Coats, Elastic Cor- sets, Gloves, Hats. Dressing Ma- terials, Satins, Silks, Feathers, Flowers, Embroidorica, Laces, etc., etc., etc.
(more or less damaged by water.) On View from Friday, the 20th May, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Aur- tion,
on MONDAY, the 23rd May, 1927, commencing at 2.45 p.m.
at No. 4, Armend Buildings, Kowloon,
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furiture: comprising: Tenk Hatstands, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Teak Bookcase, Ornaments, Glass Cabinet, Screens," Carpets, Curtains, Pictures,
etc.
Teak Dining Table, Chairs, Ice Chest, Sideboard, Glass ware, Crockery, etc., etc.
Teak Bedsteads, Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirror, Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers, etc. Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Saturday, the 21st) May, 1927.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions from Messrs. Sheriff Bros. to sell by Public Auction,
on WEDNESDAY, the 25th May, 1927, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
at No. 69, Queen's Road, Central: The Whole of their Shop Fittings.
comprising:-
English Made Glass Showcasos, Teak Cabinets, with Glass Shelves, Thick Glass Shelves on "Metal Stands, Jewel Stands and Trays, Desks, Tables, Ceiling Fans and Electric Fittings, etc.
also
A Few Pieces, of Silverware and Cutglass.
And
POST OFFICE NOTICE
NOTICE.
Registered and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a.m. registered and parcel malls are closed at 5 p.m. on the previous day.
RADIO TELEGRAMS may now be accepted for Kongmoon under the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton.
Dutlable articles forwarded by letter post to Great Britain aro ilable - to confiscation by the Customs. Such articles should be forwarded by parcel post only.
During the Interruption of the Hongkong-Macao cable service the Macao Radio Station will remain open for the exchange of telegrams with Hongkong from 8 am, to 10 am. The Hongkong Station is always opon and messages are accopted at any time throughout the 24 hours.
Letters and postcards only for the United Kingdom and Europe will be forwarded via Siberia if so superscribed.
The Radio Telegraph Service between Hongkong and Swatow bas been resumed and telegrams for Swatow are now accepted under the same conditions and at the same rates as for Canton.
Parcola Post service between Hongkong and Ports of the Yangtzo West of Hankow is temporarily suspended.
Amoy
Shanghai and Europe via Siberia Japan and Shanghal
Australia and Manila
Shanghai
Europa via Negopatam. (letters, and papers London 21st April) ...
Suiyang
INWARD MAILS.
Fer
Due.
Sunthin
.May 19.
Housen
.May 20.
Kashima Maru
May 20.
Tango Maru
.May 20..
Luchow
May 20
Kunisang
May 21.
Shanghai
May 1.
Straits
Automedon
. May 21
1 Large Chubb's Safe with Com- partments for Jewellery Trays.
Manila
Pres. Clevoland
. May 22.
U.S.A.,
Honolulu, Japan
and
Shanghai
Pres. Madison
.May 23.
U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan
and.
Shanghai
Pres. Harrison"
.May 23.
U.S.A Honolulu,
Japan
and
Shanghai
Taiyo Maru ...
May 23.
Japan
Mishima Maru
May 24.
Japan and Shanghai
Athos II
May 24.
Shanghai
Moren
May 27.
Hakozaki Maru
May 29.
Empress of Canada
May 30,
Acncas
May 30
1 Large Ratner Safe with Shel-
ves and Drawers.
and
2. Other Safes.
Straits
Manila
On View from Tuesday, the Shanghai 24th May, 1927.
Catalogues will be issued:
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4, Duddell Street,
If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
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Por
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Manila
Swntow
Japan, Canada and U.S.A., C. and S. America and Europa via Victoria, B.C.
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
Straits.
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Shanghai and Europe vin Siberin Amoy
"Swatow and Bangkok Swatow, Amoy and Keelung Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, Canada, U.S.A., C. and S. America and Europe via San Francisco and Europe via Siberia
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Fort Bayard, Iloihow, Pakhoi and
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Data.
Prosper....Thurs., May 19, 3.80 p.m. Wong Shek Kung .....
Thurs., May 19, 5 p.m.
Haining.....
Fri., May 20, 1 p.m.
Parcels
Tango Maru..Fri, May 20, 9.30 a.m. Santhin
Fiessen.... Linan
Protesilaus
Letters ..
.Fri, May 20,
.4 p.m.
.5 p.m.
.Fri., May 20, 3.30 p.m.
.Sat., May 21, 10. a.m.
Parcels.....,20th p.m.
Sat., May 21,
.9.46 2.m.
.10.80 a.m.
Registration Lotters (Duo Victoria, B.C., 17th June).
Kashima Maru
.Sat, May 21, G. P. 0.
K. P. O." Reg. 8.15 a.m. Reg. May 20, 4.30 p.m.. Letters 9.30 am. Letters May 21, 9 a
(Due Marseilles 20th June.) Kwaisang....Snt.. May 21, 130 p.m. Kucichow....Sat, May 21, 2.30 p.m. Szechuen....Sat., May 21, 2.30 p.m. Antung........Sat., May 21, 6 p.m. Kwangehow Sun, May 22, 8.30a.m Hozan Maru...Sun, May 22, 9 a.ra.
Pres. Cleveland .......Mon, May 23,
Parcels ....8 p.m. Registration ..4.16 p.m. Letlers
........5 p.m. (Duc San Francisco 18th June). Pres. Harrison Mon, May 23, 5 p.m. Kumsang Mon., May 23, 5 p.m. Hanoi...Mon., May 23, 5 p.m. Pres. Madison Tues., May 24, 9 .m. Haihong .....Tues., May 24, 9 n.m.
Athos II.
Tues., May 24.
K. P. 0.
G. P. O. Reg. 11.15 am. Reg. 1.30 am. Lottors noon... Letters 10.30 n.m. (Duo Marseilles 24th Juno.)
....Mishima Maru
......Wed., May 26, Registration 8.45 a.m. Letters ......9.80 0.m. (Due Thursday Island 8th June). Hosang
...Thura, May 26,
Straits and Calcutta
Swałow
Hopsang
Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius,
Haiching
E. & S. Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe vin Marseilles
Morca
Sandakan
Shanghai, Japan and Europe vis
Siberin
Swatow
Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, E. and S. Africa, Egypt and Europe ria Marseilles
Parcels
...позд
Letters......1 p.m.
Thurs., May 26, 5 p.m. ...Fri, May 27, Noon.
GP.O.
.Sat., May 28.
X.P.O. Parcele 27th 5.00 p.m. -4,30 p.m. Reg. 28th 9.45 a.m. 9.00 a.in. Letters .10.30a.m. 10,00 a.m. (Due Marseilles, 24th June.) Hinsang.....Sat., May 28, 1.80 p..
Iakoznki Mara
Mon., May 30, 10.80 a.m Hanggang ....Sat., May 28, 5 pm.
Aenens
..Tues., May 31, Registration 9.45 a.m. Lotters.....10.30 a.m. (Duo Marseilles 2nd July).
Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, San
Francisco and Europe vit Siberia Taiyo Mara..Tues., May 31, 20 am. *Correspondence bearing vessel's name only.
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