TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1919.
NOTICES.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Hughes & Hough THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDIN
AUCTIONOMERS. TO THE GOVERNMENT:
General Anotionsern Share, Coal and General
Produos: Brokers and Commission Ägents,
PROPRIETORS
"TO-XW%.Wần" Coal Bioengs.
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Ondas used
Bentley's
4th & 5th Editions. Talegraphic Code.
Telegraphic Addīrum
**WIRION" HONGKONG,
ARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Undersigned on, WEDNESDAY, the 21st May, 1919, at 11.30 A.M.
WART ADVERTISEMENTS
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[25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.
Every additional B-words & Cents.
WANTED.
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The TRANSFËR BOOKS And REGISTER of Members of the Com- WANTED, AT ONCE by BRI-
W pany will be CLOSED from the 7th TISHER (demchilised) employ. May to the 21st May, 1919, both days ment General Office Work. Shipping: inclusive.
preferred. Good knowledge of import Immediately after the above maning. Apply Box No. 1191, of tioned Meeting the General Agents in | Madi Farsuance of Article 17 of the Com pany's Articles propose to ask the Consulting Committee to sanction à call ADVERTISER-Shortly leaving for Canada and Amarica en BUSI
China.
of $50 per Share in respect of the NESS TRIP, will undertake selling monies unpaid on the shares held by commissions. Reply Box No 1199 co members of the Company.
***China Mail"
At the same time the General Agente will also under Article 104 (p) ask for
–PUBLIC AUCTIONS- the sanction of the Consulting Com
THE
race action. HE Undersigned have received in
(POM ACCOUNT OF TEN CONCERNID},
on
FRIDAY,
May 23, 1919, at 10:30 am
at No... Saifee Terrace (Top Floor),
Kowloon,"
THE STORY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
&c. Including Upholstered Arm-chairs and Sofa Pictures, &e.
...
Large Teakwood Bedsteadh Wardrobes & Dressing Table, &c, Electric Fitting, Sunblinds and Ice Chest (New),
On view day of sale. Terms: Cash,
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 16, 1919.
(FOR ACCOURT OY TÜR, CONCKENED,)
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FRIDAY',
May 23rd, 1919, at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of
Ice House Street.
A Number of Rolls Linoleum (new),
About 100 yards Mosquito Natting
Several lengths of Sheeting.
A quantity of White Shirting
Also
Ladies' and Gent's Boots and Shoes,"
Clothing, Teanis Balle and Golf Balls (new).
To be sold without reserve.
TARM: --Cash..
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers..
Hongkong, May 19, 1919.
(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCIENZE),
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FRIDAY,
May 23, 1919, at 2,30 p., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des. Veux Road, Corner of Ice House Street,
A number of rolls Linoleum (new).
About 400 yards mosquito netting several lengths of,,sheeting, & quantity of sbirting,
Gente Boots and Shoes and Sundry Goods.
Terms: Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGH
Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 16, 1919.
WANTED TO PURCHASE
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painted by Captain PICTUS, one time station.
sd here."
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
EUROPEAN AGENOY.
Wucated lowest caal prices HOLESALE Indents promptly for all British and Continental, goods, .."including
Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Cheticals and Druggists Sundries, China, Earthenware and GlasswATE, Cycles, Motor Cary and Accessorise, Drapery, Millinery and Place Goods Fancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardwire, Machinery and Metals, Jewellery, Plate and Watchba, Photographic and Optical Goods, Provinims and Oilmen's Stores,
etc., 'dia.
Commission 24% to 6%.
Trade Discounts alforced.
Special Quotations on Demand.
Sample Cassi from £10 upwarda, - Consignments of Produce Bold on Account.
WILLIAM WILSON & SONS (HSTARLIGHED 1814),
25, ABĢIDECK Liana, LordON, E.U. Cable Address : " Asmusika 'Lordon,
mittes to the payment of a special dividend of $50 per Share (payable immediately alter the call) out of the
merve Fund.
| DVERTISER-Has exceptional A opportunity for A PAYING BUSINESS, but needs small amount of Capital Excellent references and liberal terms given. Reply Box No.
in
Should these sanctions. be obtained 1123, c/o China Mail" the Transfer Books and Register of Members will be CLOSED for an TNGINEER FOR LOCAL WORKS. additional 14 days, is, until and includ-Thorough shop training ing the 4th June, 1919.
JANDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lra,
General Agents.. Eongkong, April 30, 1919.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LIMITED:
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
mechanical engineering and experience in charge of ateam plant essential Apply Box No. 1119 c/o "CHINA MAIL"
TO LET.
то Apply to PERCY SMITE, SETY &
LET-No. 10 The Peak, 8 ROOMED HOUSE at the Peak.
FLEMING.
Kowloon..
A Fourroomed HOUSE in Gordon Terrace, Kowloon..
the FORTY-SIXTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at its Head Office Nas 3-A FLAT in Nathas Road, and Queen's Buildings Hongkong, on THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1910, at Nooo, for the purpose of receiving the Report of Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st Decam- ber, 1918, and of declaring Dividenda,
atc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from the 12th May to 22nd May, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board,.
C. H. P. HAY,
Apply to HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
00., LTD. Alexandra Buildings. Hongkong, May 20, 1918.
TO LET
Deputy General Manager.TO LE-NEW HOUSES in Nathan Road, Kowloon,
Hongkong, May 9, 1919.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
No. 12 Ground Floor No. 14
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ting and arrangements including
the FIFTIETH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be bold at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, ON THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, at 19.30 r.., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together
Water Closete.
it
First Floor & Ground Floor Light and Airy. Electric Light & Rell installation, excellent sanitary fit.
Enamelled Baths (European Style). TERMS MODERATE. Apply to:- LAI HIN MAN,
Manager. Tong Wa Building Agency,
with the Statements of Account to No. 45A Queen's Road East, Hongkong, 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFTP BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th May to 22nd May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,,
C ́EL P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong May 3, 1919.
BRITISH
N°
OF
No. 10 Nathan Road, Kowloon,
WISEMAN, LTD.
TEA DANCES
TO-DAY
(Tuesday), May 20th
and.
Thursday, May 22nd.
TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-THIRD ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office. Nos. 3 and 4 Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1919, at 12.45 P.M., for the purpose of receiving 'PHONE 407. the Report of the Directors together | with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1918, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th May to ad May, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
C. H. P. BAY, Deputy General Manager.
Hongkong, May 9, 1919.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE
D. M. GOODALL,
Manager.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of Shareholders of the above Compacy will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 29th May, 1919, at Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ending 30th April, 1919.
THIRTY-FOURTH AN. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the NUAL ORDINARY GENERAL Company will be CLOSED from the MEETING of the Company (since its 30th instant to the 31st instrat both registration) will be held at the Hong days inclusive, kong Hotel, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of May, 1919; at Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of Statement of Accounts to the 31st of the General Managers together. with December, 1918.
The REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 19th day of May to MONDAY, the 26th day of May, 1919, both days inclusive, during which period do Transfer of Shares can be Registerod.
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JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, May 13, 1919.
TAIYO & CO.
(JAPANE91) BOOTS AND SHOES:
MADE TO DEDEL
No, u, Wyndham Bl
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD.,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers... Hongkong, May 19, 1919.
G.
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NOTICE.
to
LL FERSONS with the exception A of those of Chinese races desiring to leave the Colony should apply in person between the hours of 9 a IP.M. and 1PM, to 4 PL. daily at the PASS OFFICE, Post Office Building,
Applicants will be required to produce Passports or identification papers. All persons, with certain exceptions, who Posin in the Colony for more than 7 days are required to Begister them- selves under the REGISTRATION of ANCE 1916. Forma
FERSONSing the particulars
of Registration
required inay be obtained at the G.P.O. and at an Police Stations. 2
The Fenalty for non' compliance is s' das not stceeding $50.
THE CHINA MAIL.
El Oriente Cigar Factory
Is American Concern
Governor-General of Philippines Issues Important Announcement ·
Walter E. Olson & Co., Buy Largest Cigar Factory in Manlis from Allen Property Custodian U. S.
The world famous El Oriente Cigar Factory of Manila, Philippine Islands, sale to Walter E. Olsen and Company. bus passed into American bands. The Alien Property Custodian announces its
Oriente Cigar Factory has been established since 1983 and it is well and favorably known here. Every detall of manufacture, from the esltivation and care of the tobacco, to the clean and careful handling in the most modern and sanitary factories, has been carefully studied with the result that the pro- dusts of the Exotory enjoy a world wide enviable reputation
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Dear Fir : ›
W
February 18, 1919.
El Oriente Cigar Factory and business *Ab the request of Walter E. Olsen and Company, I beg to advise you that the
as a going concern was sold by me, as rupresentative of the Alien Property Unstodian of the United States, at public sale to the Walter E. Olson Company. the highest bidder therefor. The sis has been confirmed by the Washington office of the Custodian sad the Glen Company has paid the purchase price. and is cow in possession of, and operating the factory and business. The policy of the owners will be to The Ulsen Company is a corporation maintain the same high standard of organised under the laws of the quality that has made El Oriente cigara Philippine Islands and all of its stock- by word for good smokes throughout holders are American citizens. The this country. The warehouses of the enemy interests should, therefore, be company contain more than three mill considered as eliminated and the ion pesos worth of tobacco, carefully business. entitled to the same considera- selected and of the highest quality. This tion as other American business in itself assures smokers of a mild uni- form blend, that from a point of quality and aroma is undƒvelled.
The Governor-General of the Philip- pine Islands has sanctioned the issuance of the following statement in order that the rooking public of China may be pat in possession of the facta concerning the Oriente Claar Factory:
Ofics of the Govarnor-General of the Philippine Islands
Manila, Feb., 1019.
To whom it may concern::
The Governor-General of the Philip pice Islands has received the following self-explanatory letter from Mr. Douglas M Mafst, naging director for the Philippine Islands of the Alien Property Custodian of the United States of Americs :
“United States of Amerlos the Alien Property Custodian Office of the Managing" Director in the Philip- pines, Manila.
Yours very truly.
(Sed) DOUGLAS MOFFAT,
Managing Director for the Philippine Islands."
The Governor General,
Manila, P. 1."
*I hereby certify to the authenticity of the si nature of Mr. Douglas M. Moffat. Managing Director for the Philippine Islands of the Alien Property Custodian, on the original of the above- quoted letter which is on file in this office. I further certify that the records of the Division of Archives. Fatents, Copp-rights, and Trade Marks of the Philippine Clovemment Walter E. Olsen and Company is a that Philippine corporation, duly organised under the laws of the Philippine Islands and that all of its stockholders are citizens of the United States of America."
Jhow
Fly authority of the Governor-General.
(9gd) J. L. IRWIN, Secretary to the Gov. Gen.
The Tabaqueria Filipina. 34, Nanking Road, Shanghai, have been appointed Agents of China, including Hongkong, for the above brands. Hongkong Office, 15, Wyndham Street.
HONGKONG TAILORING CO.
LADIES' and GENTS' TAILORS, DRESS-MAĶERS; MILLINERS and DRAPERS, &c.
New and up-to-date Materials in Stock.
i
No. 16, D'AGUILAR STREET, CENTRAL.
TELEPHONE No. 2880.
TRY
OUR PRIZE
HONGKONG.
FLOURS
We produce more than 35,000 sacks of Flour of the highest quality, daily, from best Chinese wheat, free from dust and impurities. Output will be increased to 45,000 sacks per day by end of the year. We are continually being favoured with orders from all over China, Japan, Straits Settlements,
Manila and other Eastern and European ports.
兵
奉者二事
MILLS
TRADE:
MARK
HAPPINESS
AYERS FLOU
FLOUN
LAKERS FLOUI
TES FOR EACH 850
BAG DRITAIKOS 50 10%. J
Our brands are :—
BATTLESHIP (Green Label),
SHANGHAL
STAR DECORATION "(Green Label), ́HAPPINESS ́~ (Blue and Red Labels).
Our Flour has been awarded a " Panel of Honour" by the ex-Pres. General Li Yuan-hung for superiority.
MOW SING & FOH SING FLOUR MILLS
WUSIEH AND SHANGHAI,
Send for free samples and prices to our Head Office,
49, Avenue Edouard VII. ·
TK YUNG, General Manager."
Head Office: Taluphans 1053.
Cable Address; Mowalfour,
NOTICES
-THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE CO., LT
(Inoorporated in England.}
Boing Agante Jr the shore COMPANY, we are propard to haue POLICERS MEN FIRE, MARINE LIFE and MOTOR ACCIDENTS wo
For further particulars, plonso apply to:-
UNION TRADING COMPANY, Prinda's Building/T 2177 Coach? Agente
CARS on HIRE
rienced Chauffeurs
sad
Export Mechanics,
A Large Number of New and Comfortable Cars
Always in Readiness.
MERCURY GARAGE CO.,
1981 Des Your Road Central
977 à 2580
Arrangements
-for-Special
Qcossiona
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LD.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
“In Casks of 375 The net.
In Bags of 950 lbs. net.“
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
GENERAL MANAGERS
SOMETHING NEW.
WISEMAN'S TEA.
Our own packing and blending from the Choicest Ceylon and China Tesa.
1-lb. tins
"J
Try It
80 cents.
JUST RECEIVED 5,000 COPIES
POPULAR
MUSIC
COME AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION FROM 25 Cts, UPWARDS.
JAMES LAU & CO.,
26, WYNDHAM STREET.
3
PRIMO
Points of view may differ on the right course to take in waging war
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When it comes to discussing beverages, however, there are no two opinions. All | agree that PRIMO is the right Beer to drink.
Stocked by all Wine and Spirit- Morchanta
́H, RUTTONJEE & SON,
16, Queen's Road Central
BEER
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