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PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholder's will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, Hong- Monday,
15th Kong, on
the 1931, at 11 a.m. for June,
the the purpose of receiving Report of the. Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th April, 1931.
TUITION GIVEN.
The Transfer Booka of the LESSONS in English with particular Company will be CLOSED from attention to Dronunciation. Also instruction in principles and history Monday, 8th day of June, to
of English Law by English Barrister (Middło Templo). Moderate fees Write Box No. 772, "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED KNOWN,
Monday, 15th day of June, 1931, both days inclusivo.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1931.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
European Draftsman.Open to take on part timo or homework, Mechani- cal, Architectural, Marino work under- taken. Original Drawings, Tracings, and Prints supplied at cheap rates, with quick delivery, Write Box No. held at the Offices of the General 917, "Hongkong Telegraph."
The Fiftieth Ordinary General Meeting of the Company will be
THE HONGKONG
Lammert's Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Instructions to sell by Public The Undoraigned have received
Auction,
on Saturday,
the 13th June, 1931,
commencing at 11 a.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
1 Howe's Weighing Machine.
2 Cases Matches.
8 Electric Celling Fans.
2 Baler White Mechanical Blot-
ting Paper.
1 Case Cotton Hosiery.
1 Case Enamel Wares,
3 Cases Foodstuffs.
2 Caska Engine Oil.
3 Drums Lamp Oil..
1. Lot Clorsonne Vases.
and
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Managers, Messrs. Jardine Mathe- | A Quantity of Miscellaneous goods, KNOWN.--Advertiser son & Co., Ltd. Pedder Street, Tiles and Household Furniture etc.
Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 17th June, 1931, at Noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts, and electing Directors and Audi-
WANTED wishes to hire, on monthly rates, any modern typewriter, in good condition. Apply stating term, to Box No. 816, "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.
tors.
The Transfer Books of the Com- WANTED TO BUY.-Furniture of
the any kind, clothing etc. second-hand pany will be closed from
Best 10th June to 1st July, 1931, both or new. Single or large lots. prices in the East. Apply 23, Nathan inys inclusive. Road, (The Palace Store).
PREMISES WANTED,
November f'enk.
By Order of the Board.
JARDINE, MATHESON &
CO., LTD., General Managers.
G.
R.
Bay.'
WANTED.—MATSHED, at Repulse;
Either purchase or lease.
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WANTED from about furnisheol houses
flat. Magazine Map or Mid Level. Apply Box No. 818, Hongkong Telegraph.”
WANTED TO BUY,
WANTED-SAMPLE GOODS. Al kinds of sample gonds, large or small antities. Apply, Painee Sture, 23, Nathan Rond, Kowloon.
Please write Box No. 895, "Hongkong | PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS Tolegraph."
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 25th day of June, 1931, at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, at una Lot of Crown Land at Prince Edward Hondt, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.
MISCELLANEOUS.
CHIROPODIST (Corn remover). Fully qualified. 10 years experience | In Europe. Appointments made at the Tester Beauty Parlour, Kayamal- ly Bullding. Tol. 22103. (Ground Floor).
HOUSES, ETC.
FOR SALE OR TO LET furnished four-roomed house at Cheung Chau. Electric Light Large garden. Write Box No. 768, "Hongkong Tolagraph.”:
APARTMENTS TO LET.
Natkau
Cuisine,
AIRLIE HOTEL-23-25, Road, Kowloon. Under European Management. Excellent
Modern Apartments. Terms Moderate. Three minutes from ferry. Tel. (7357.
PREMISES TO LET..
TO LET-Furnished fini, May Road, to let for six months from June 1st or end of May. Write Box No. 792, "Hongkong Telegraph."
CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME. ORIENT.
Mortgage Bank & Estate Agents,
́"PEAKMANSIONS”
Prince Edward Rond.
Howloon
Detached and Semi-detached villan. Modern construction with garage.
"Cambay Buildings"
Plate with modern conveniences
M
ASSEUR R. SHIMIDZU, ASSEUSE 3. HONDA. ASSEUSE S. KISAKI.
Recommended
for many
years of Government Civil Hospital, Peak Hospital, etc., and by all the local doctors.
24, Wyndham Street Tel. 24945.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of sale
Kowloon Inland Lot
Registry No.
Locality.
No. 2516.
Between Kowloon fuland Lots Nes. 2158 and 2453,
Prince Edward Road
Kindery Mencuremen
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Rental.
$13,845
Upset Price.
METALS
of all kinds especially for ship-building and engineering work. Complete stock. Best Terms, Immediate delivery.
SINGON & CO ESTABLISHED A. D. 1930, Telophono: 20516. HING LUNG ST.
MASSAGE HALL MRS. S. UZUNOYE 57, Queen's Road Co., 2nd floor. Expert Masseuse,
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions well by Public Auction,
to
on Monday,
the 15th June, 1931, commencing at 11 a.m.
at the Wing On No. 2 Godown, Connaught Road, West, for account of the concerned. One Lot of Silver Mining Machinery.
One Lot of Rice Mill Machinery. One Lot of Spectacle Grinding Machinery.
Terms:--Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, ··· 1931.
SUMMER TIME PICNICS.
Order your PICNIC BASKETS
(for any number) from
MAC'S CAFETERIA
Phone 24801.
We specialize in BOX LUNCHES,
PICNIC BASKETS
and all Launch Picnic
Parties.
THE HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
CINEMA NOTES.
"LOTTERY BRIDE" A GREAT LOVE STORY.
A great love story set to music
the
simplest possible descrip tion of Arthur Hammerstein's screen triumph, "Lottery Bride," produced for United Artists and presented by Joseph M. Schanck, coming to the Queen's Theatre to-day.
With magnificent settings and hackgrounds by Willin Cumeros Menzies, the dramatic operatta runs.
and Its course of song
emotion through a highly modern plot that Includes even the adventure of 43 Aretle flight and the crash of a giant dirigible.
The music composed especially for the picture by Rudolf Frimi, Inter The Undersigned have received nationally famous light opera maes- instructions to sell by Publietra, exceeds the poetic touch which Auction.
on Wednesday and Thursday, the 17th and 18th June, 1931, commencing oach day at 10.30 a.m.
at No. 22, Ice House Street. (Former premises of The Metropole Hotel).
A large quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
Comprising:-
Teak hatstand, morocen leather covered couch and armchairs, chesterfield couch and chairs, teak bookcases, Alde tables, brass ware, fenders. ornaments. pictures, sureen, teok flower stands, filter, wall clocks, carpets, rugs curtains, blankets and linen etc,, ute.
Toak dining table, dining chairs, teak sideboard, teak ice chest, dinner waggon, dinner crockery, glass ware, E. P. Cutlery, ceiling and table fans, electric lights, electric heaters and Bttings etc., etc.
he gave to such familiar stage vehicles as "Rose Marie," "Firefly," "Kalinka," and "High Jinks." It is the climax thus far to Frimi's genius.
Paul L. Stein, director, takes his place with the few, great leaders in the making of pictures with "Lottery Bride." He was fortunate in having for his loading lady such an exquisite *inger ns Jeanette MacDonald, and John Garrick, who plays opposite her. has youth, good looks, acting ability and splendid volco,
**
Vocally the entire production superb and this is due in a large measure to the singing of Joseph Macaulay and Robert Chisholm, both well known on the light opern stage, The comedy and characterizations of Joe E. Brown. Zasu Pitts, Max Davidson and Harry Gribbon deserve praise, and a fine dramatic role in played by Carroll Nye ̈as a weakling brother.
this is Hammerstein's first of a series of musical plays for the screen after a lifetime of success as a stage impresarlo. The story is an original by Herbert Stothar and was adapted for the serven by Howard Emmert Rogers.
orbe Statue for "Inspiration" Steno. A statue of Greta Garbo of iteraic Teak and iron bedsteads, tenk moulding, and more than three times wardrobes with Levelled mirrors,fe size, was cast at the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer art gallery under dressing tables, chests of drawers. supervision of Calric Gibbons for marble top wash stands, desks. the art studio scenes in "Inspiration," toilet sets, gas
stovos, kitchen Miss Garbo's new starring vehicle, utensils etc.
which will ho shown on Wednesday at the Queen's Theatre.
The star personally posed for the the miniature model from which giant statue was made, sitting for the. artist between scenes. The statue is a symbolic one representing a nation of peasant women.
lyn
Several enamelled baths and porcelain wash basins
and
As the sensational Parisian model atory, of Gene Markey's original
One Piano player with rolls of Miss Garbo ir vald to have the most
music.
. Catalogues will be issued
On view from Monday.
the 15th June, 1931,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT. BROS.,
interesting role of her career. The story' concerns the infatuation of the model for a yaung, provincial student who is already betrothed. The means by which they attempt to solve the problem makes what is anid: to be a tremendously effective drama- tie denouement.
Clarence Brown directed "Inspira- tion." Robert Montgomery is seen opposite the star and the strong sup Auctioneers.porting rast includes Lewia Stone, Marjorie Rambeau, Judith Vosselli Beryle Mercer, John Miljan, Edwin Maxwell, Joan Marsh, Zelda Scars, Karen Morley and Gwen Lee.
SUGAR MARKET.
THE LATEST CABLED QUOTATIONS.
TO BE SOLD.
55 The Penk, intely occupied by Dr. Hurston and adjoining the Peak Hospital. Unfurnished. Con- venient, comfortable and cool. Six rooms and Dressing room. Four bathrooms, hot and cold witer. Modern sanitution. Cas and Electric Light. Use of Tennis Court. Suitable for a. Meas of five, or could be easily divided to suit two couples. - Close to Station and Motor Road.
Apply:
THE HONGKONG REALTY AND TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED.
Exchange Building.
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PODWELL & CO., LTD. Hongkong....................... Tel. 28021.
New York Terminals. March 1982 1.44 no change. May 1002 1.50 up 1 pt.. July 1981 1.21 down 1. pt. September 1931 1.28 no change. December 1931 1:37 up 1 pt.
Tram
The following cable at the close of the sugar market yesterday_has been received by Messrs. Pe- treath and Co.
London Terminale, -- March '1932 6/81⁄2 down Kad. May 1932 0/10% down August 1931 6/3% down December 1981'6/01⁄2 down 3⁄41⁄2d. }
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SHARE PRICES.
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS.
The following is the Hat of local sharo quotations issued to-tay:
Banks.
Hongkong Bank, $2010 a. Chartered Bank £12% n. Mercantile A. and B, £21 n. East Asia $126 n.
Insurances..
Canton Ins.. $1490 n. Union Ins., $006 b.
China Underwrites, $5.55 . China Fires, $675 B. H.K. Fire Ins., $1365 n.
Shipping.
Douglas, $24. H. K. Steamboats, $28 n. Indo-Chinas, (Def.) $30 b. Union Waterboats, $28 b.
Mining..
Bengueta $9% b. Kailans, 28/9 n. S'hai Explorations, Ta, 2 n. Raubs, $38% b.
Docks, etc. Kowloon Wharves, $167 b. Whampoa Docks, $32 n. South China Motors $10 n. China Providents $5.50 b. Hoogkewa, Tib. 286 n. Now Engineers, Tis. Shanghai Docks, Tha. 112 n.
Cottons.
0.
Ewo Cotten, Tia, $13.40 b. S'hai Cotton Tls. 95% n. Zoong Sings Tis. 1011⁄2 r.
Lands, Hotels, etc. H.K. and S. Hotels, $17,10, II.K. Land, $92% b. Shai Land Tls. 41 n. Humphrey's, $21 ́s. Realties. $14.35 9.
Public Utilica. Tramways. $21.30 b. Peak Trams, (old) $14. Star Ferries, $90% n. China Lights, $26% b. II.K. Electrics, $824 n. Macan Electrics, $23 n. Telephones, $53 m. China Buses, Tis. 18.60 n. Singapore Tractions, 3/- n.
Industrials.
China Sugars, 70 ets. a. Malabons $39 n. Conton lees, $44 b. Cement (comb,) $20.00 b. ↑ Ropes, $21 b.
Storen, etc. Dairy Farms, $31 b. Watson, $14.70 b. Der A. Wings, $1 m. Lane Crawford, $7 h. Mackintosh, $18. Sinceros, $14 n. Powells. $4.40 n.
Miscellaneous, Amusements, $253⁄41⁄2 n.
• Construction $8.00 h. B'que In. G. Bonds, 70 b.
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Hariram Silk Store,
P. O. Box 189.
51, Nathan Road, Kowloon.
SPECIALISTS
IN
Tel. 56845.
ALL KINDS OF SILKS
AND
LADIES' & GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
ALSO
Crepe-de-Chine Hand. Embroidered Underwear at the Following Competitive
Prices
UNDIES (Sets of 3 Pcs.) $12.95 PETTICOATS..
BLOOMERS
2,45
2.50
PYJAMAS (Embrd.
Dragon View Design)
6.50
PYJAMAS (Cut Work).... 8.00
Radium Crepe with special work at different Prices.
Printed Crops-de-Chine in all the latest designs and colourings 27′′ wide. N.B. WE INVITE THE HONGKONG LADIES TO PAY US A CALL and inspect our different lines. Goods will be sent on approval, should they wish for something special, by writing or telephoning to us.