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NOTICE;
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1928.
SHARE PRICES.
R.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION,
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S
DEPARTMENT.
The Undersigned have received
The following in the list of local instructions to sell by Public | share quotations issued to-day:
is notified for general fo-Auction: formation that as from 80th April,
on WEDNESDAY, 1928, and until the structural the 2nd May, 1928, commencing at alterations to the present offices| 10.90 a.m., at Godown No. 18, The completed the Colonial Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf said Secretariat will occupy the 3rd Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon floer of the Banque de l'Indo-Chine," A Quantity of Miscellaneous Goods. French Building, Quean's 'Road.
| UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF 20
CANTON LTD.
BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY LTD,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LTD.
NOTICE.
resumes
The Undersigned harge of the above-named panies as from this date.
By Order of the Board.
E. R. HALLIFAX,
Colonial Secretary, Hongkong, 27th April, 1928.
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NOTICE.
I, the undersigned, havo resigned from the China Cotton Silk Works, | Com-Limited on the 19th April, 1928, and joined the Foot Ease Hosiery Mill as their representative, on the 21st April, 1928.
"PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager.
Hongkong, lat May, 1928,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.'
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
JULIUS MARCUS. Hongkong, April 28th, 1928.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICEILTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Comprising
Sulphur, Gum Arabic, Tes, An- chor, Flour, Angle Iron, Empty Glass Bottles, Flat and Square and Round Iron, Flat, Steel Bars, Old Chain, Sulphate of Ammonia, Hemp, Plate Cuttings, Sardines, Canvas, Cemunt, Old Gunny Bags, Sodium Sulphide, Galvanized Shesta, Dessicated Cocoanute, Hoop Iron, Rivets, Tin Plates, Paper, Boller Sods, Wine, Beer, etc., ate."
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT EROS,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, April 26, 1928;
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to call by Pablle Auction The Forty-seventh. Ordinary
on THURSDAY, that the FIFTY-FIFTH ORDIN General Meeting of Shareholders the 3rd May, 1928, commencing at ARY YEARLY MEETING of the will be held at the Offices of the 11 am, at No. 6, and Top Floor Society will be held at the Head undersigned on Thursday, the 17th of No. 9, Knutsford Terrace, Kim-
May, 1928, at Noon, for the pur-berley Road, Kowloon Office, Union Building, Hongkong, pose of receiving the Report of the A Quantity of Valuable Household on FRIDAY, 26th May, 1928, at General Agents, together with a
Furniture. 11 o'clock a.m., for the purpose of statement of Accounts for the year
Comprising:- receiving the Report of the Diree-ended the 31st December, 1827. lors and the Statements-of-Ac= count to 31st December, 1927, and of declaring Dividends, etc..
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 9th FAMILY HOTEL-Victoria Gar-May to 25th May. Both Day's in- dons, Quiet apartmenta AEL. clusive. Suites of rooms. Full board frwm
Large $95, $110, $180, monthly. commodious rooms. Alse daily rates; five minutes from farry, next new Hotel, Hankow Road, Kowloon, Tel. K.857.
BOARD RESIDENCE.
TUITION GIVEN.
MME. BARONELLI, ARTISTE.— Bohool of dancing for children and adulta in character, classical, ex- hibition, foxtrot, and Charleston.
Special attention to atout Ladline who are desirous of regaining their youthful figure. Address.-$1, Ashley Road, Ground Floor, Kew- leon, (Bank of Star Theatre).
TUITION WANTED.
FOREIGN GENTLEMAN requires English lessons. Please apply to Box No. 355, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.
▲ GERMAN GENTLEMAN re- quires Board and Lodging with English family. Peak or middle lavol prefered. Please reply to Box No. 956, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
FOR SALE.
YOUR EYES WILL BE SAFE GUARDED againat_the_Tropic Glare if you wear Sir William Crookes anti-glare lenses. We have the original and genuine of English manufacture. (without power) or to your own prescription. LAZARUS the OP-| TICIANS.
MISCELLANEOUS.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1928.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The Share Register and Transfer Books will be closed from the 3rd
Teak Hatstands, Chesterfield Couch and Chairs, Teak Chest of Drawers, Teak Book Cases, Teak
to the 17th May, 1928, both days in-Wardrobes, Teak Dressing Tables, Teak Bedsteads, Marble Top Wash- clusive.
stands, Curtains, Pictures, BrasS- ware, Ornamente, Carpets, etc., etc.
JARDINE MATHESON &
CO., LTD., General Agents. Hongkong, 26th April, 1928.
HONGKONG JOCKEY
CLUB.
The Fourth Extra Raço Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on Saturday, 5th May, 1928 commencing at 2.30 p.m. The First Bell will be rung at 2 p.m.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-NINTH ORDIN- ARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its lead Omee, Union Building, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 25th May, 1928, at 11.15 a.m., for the purpose of re- Members are advised that they ceiving the Report of the Direc- must show their Badges to obtain tora and the Statements of Ac-admission to the Members' Enclo- count to 31st December, 1927, and suro. of declaring Dividends, ele.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 9th May to 25th May. Both Days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER
General Manager, Hongkong, 1st May, 1928.
BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED..
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY, GIVEN that the SIXTY-SECOND ORDIN Plano ARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Hend Office, Union Building, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 25th May, 1928, at 11.20 a.m., for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Diree- tors and the Statements of Ac- count to 31st December, 1927, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
Mra. Beten (trained in Paris), Inte of Hongkong Hotel, guaran tees absolutely patuless permanent hair waves. Prices very moderate.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from
2, Platts Building, Kowloon. For 9th May to 25th May. Both Days
appointment phone K.945..
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET One office room. Ap- ply Hazeland and Gonelia, Asiatic Building.
TO LET.-Office Rooms, 2nd flow,
New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee,'same building,
inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 1st May, 1928,
MACAO RACES.
DRAFT Programmes and Entry
TO LET-One European FLAT Forms for the Eighth Extra Race Wanchal Gap Read, Hongkong. Mosting to be held on Sunday, 13th Apply to 82, Kennedy Head.
May, 1928, (weather permitting) COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let may be obtained from the I.B.L.C. Macao, Causeway Bay Stables and In No. 7, Queen's Read Central,
Roxor Advertising Co., Exchange also two small offices in 1A, Chater
Building. Road. Apply. E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
TO LET OR FOR SALE-With early possession European House
Entries close at Macao, 2.30 p.m., Thursday, 3rd May,
If you want good health Investi-
on Broadwood Ridge, Happy Val-gate and learn the truth of how.
ley, containing six rooms with Ten-Poo n Herbs have cured thou- nis Court. Particulara. Messrs. Deacona.
sanda. No drugs, No Knife, Apply Simply Poo On Chinese Herbs. Catarrh, Norvousness, Constipa- TO LET—No: 14, Knutsford Terton, Bronchial Asthma, Bron- race, Kimberley Road, Kowloon, chitis, Rheumatism, Dropsy, In-
5 roomed house & out-houses with omnin, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, tennis court & view of Harbour, and many other alimente.
Possession: Ist May, 1928. Apply Mr. Beu Kon Chi, Exchange Build-
, (Brd floor).
POO ON HERES CO, #5, Queen's Road Central; 1st Floor.
Each member has the right to introduce 2. non-members to the Members' Enclosure, tickets for
can be whom
obtained from Messra, Linstead and Davis at $5' each up to Friday, 4th May, 1928. The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.
Each member can obtain, upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admission of 2-Ladies free of charge.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, etc. will not be permitted to operate within the Precincts of the Hong- kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
T. NAKAO
Japanese Shoe Expert.
TORTOISE SHELL BOXES AND CASES A SPECIALITY. Hongkong Hotel Building, Queen'e Road-Central.
THE DOVER
The Ideal Stove
Estimates submitted for all types of stoves.
GAY KEE
60, Des Voeux Road, Centrai TELEPHONE C 5503.
Also
Enamelled Bathu.
Catalogues will be issued. On view from-Wednesday, the 2nd May, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT. PROS,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, April 26, 1928,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publie Auction
on THURSDAY, the 3rd May, 1028, at 8 o'clock p.m.. at Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1587, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon
1 Hut, Length 51 Fest, Breadth 18 Feet and Helght to Eaves 8 Feet,
6 Stables, Length 145 Feet, Breadth 30 Feet, Height to Eaves 8 Feat.
2 Litter Sheds, Length 39 Feet, Breadth 21 Feet, Height to Eaves 10 Feet.
2 Hay Stores, Length 20 Feet, Breadth 15 Feet, Height to Eaves 10 Fect.
For Further Particulars apply to: the Undersigned.
Terms: As Customary.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, April 26, 1928.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
6, Duddell Street,
If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
E V. M. R. de SOUSA
The Lifetime Ceiling Fan
Century Ceiling Fans poiseas three outstanding advantages 1 On fast speed, they move 9,300 cubic feet of air per minute-es- pecially desirable during unusual. ly bot weather.
Speed may be reduced to las than half of maximum speed.
Onslow speed, they provide dow.ale circulation and prevent discomfort and fatigue in over warm or poorly ventilated com
Centar FANS
SHEWAN, TOMES AND CO. Agents.
Banks,
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H. E. Steamboats, $281 b. H. K. Tuga, $2}
度。
Indo-Chinas, (DoL), $78
Shell Trans., 90/- The Unton Waterboats, $201 b.
Mining,
Banguota, $21 n. Kailans, 67/6..
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