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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1920.

ENGAGEMENT.

NG-WONG-The engagement of Mr. Sydney S. H. Ng, son of Mrs. Ng Quina, 5, Arbuthnot. Road to Miss Winnie Wong. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wong Shia Ham, of Hongkong, took place on Tuesday, January

1920.

"TRAINING" TIMES.

Lac

The following times were recorded & Happy Valley this morning — Malcolm (OP.), 34: 1.08; 1.42. Louza (S.), 36: 1.08: 1.38. Runaway Light TO.P. 35;

COMPANY MEETING.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING, COMPANY, LTD.

The thirty firay annual general meeting of the above Company was held in the offices of Messrs Jardine. Matheson and Co., Ltd., to-day, a: 11

A.IT

The Hon. Sir Paul Chater, CMG, presided and there were present the Hon. Mr. J. Johnstone, Mr. C.S. Gub. bay and Mr. J. W. C. Bönnar (Direc tors) and Mr. M. S. Northcote (Secre- tary) and Messrs F. Maitland, F. Chapman, E. M. Sidick. D. G. M. Bernard and L. S. Greenhill.

The Chairman said Gentlemen, 1.10.the statement of accounts, together with the auditor's report for the year 1919 having been in your bands for some days I propess following the

1.47: 2.30. Dunmore Dahlia (D.). 34; 1.09.2,5;

1.44.2/5, 2.16, Primrose Dahlia (L), 36, 1.12.3/5;

1:47 2.18.

usual custom, to take them as read. It

may be within the recollection of Mountain King (O.P.) last me of you here to day that so far

35. 1/5; 17: 1,48,

Purity Dahlia (OP) 35.2/5; 1.10;

1.44 2.17.3/5.

Sir Paul's Derby gray sub,

37:

1.10:3/5; 1.42. King Cole (S.), 41.3/5: 1.25; -:

2.34.3/5.

Sir Paul's white and dark Larsen subs... 34.3/3: 1.40; 2.19; 2.21.3/5. Sandy (CP), 41.2/5-1.56.2/5. Farmer (D.) and Rearobe (O.P.). .39.1/5 1.17; 1.54.1/5; 2.29:

2.59.2/5.

back 19 our annual meetings of 1915

ORDER OF ST. JOHN

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW

ADVERTISEMENTS.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

H.M. the Eing has been pleased to

UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG. approve of the following appoint CONGREGATION of the UNT ments to The Order of the HospitalVERSITY of Hongkong, will be THE Undersigned have received in- of St. John of Jerusalem in England" held is the GREATBALL.00 FRIDAY,

Honorary Serving Sister-Mrs A. Hickling, M. B. E.

Honorary Serving Brother-Dr. W. V. M. Koch.

Dr. Koch and Mrs. Hickling ren- dered valuable service to the St. John Ambulance Brigade a branch of which was established in the Colony during the War, and which is still warking steadily, although the No: 2 Division (of European Ladies) has practically ceased to exist.

The Order had its origin in

Jerusalem and Acre, in the eleventh century, as an international lay con- and was later sovereign in Rhodes fraternity for the relief of Crusaders. and in Malta, where from 1830 till galleons, to attack the Barbary 1793 its Knights kept galleys and Corsairs and to prevent the spread of Turkish rule in the Mediterranean.

The energies of the British Order jate now devoted to hospitaller work,

and are well known.

The King is the Sovereign Head and Patron of the Order. H.RH. the Duke of Connaught is Grand Prior.

The Grades of the Order are Knights of Justice (and Ladies of Grace): Esquires; Honorary Serving Brothers (and honorary Serving

ters);

Donate.

Honorary Associates

Juary 16th, at 6. at which The Chanceller of the University, His Ex- cellency The Gorernor of the Colony. will confer Degreen.

Admission will be by ticket only.

N. T. MACKINTOSH,

Registrar. Hongkong, January 13, 1920. ·

THE "SHELL" TRANSPORT &

TRADING CO., LTD.

CCORDING to telegraphic adrices A received from LONDON, The Ltd., have declared an interim dividend SEFLL Transport Trading Co.. of 2 per share on account of the year Company, free of Income Tax. It is 1919, on the ordinary shares of the ruyable on the 5th January, against Coupon No. 33.

Hongkong, January 13., 199

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL

ESTATE, LIMITED,

NTE ORDINARY MELTING

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SHAREHOLDERS ia this Company will he held at the Offices of Mesars, Jardine, Watheson & Company, Limited, on THURSDAY, 29th January, 1920, at 11.30 .. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1919.

tion,

structions to sell by Publia Auc.

(For Accona: the Concerned');" ON

FRIDAY

January 18, 1993, at 10:30

at their Sales Booma, Na'a „Dos Vinux Road, Corner of Ico Ecuse Street

A small consignment of Cigarettes, Tobacco, ac, as follows. Gold Flake,

Navy Cut,..

Woodbine..

&c., p.

and several lots John Cotton's Smoking Tobacco,

The above will be sold in small

lots to suit buyers; - -

Turn-Cash..

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers,

(For Account of the. Concerned),

02:

FRIDAY

January 16, 1990 at 19.50 am, at their Sales: Rocms, No. 3 Der. Yaux Road, Cerber of Ica House Street, +Cases Felt bats,

and 1916 I mentioned when address. ing you that we had had enquiries Alaska Chief (D.), 38: 1.14: 1.46.

for a sale of our propexy but that at that time such offers "King Bruce (S.) 40.3/5; 1.21:were not considered sufficiently high

2.40.15; 3.12. Castlesand (0.P.), 32; 1.06.3/5: the year now under review, however. to warrant consideration. During 1.39.3/5; 2.12.2/5.

further offers for a sale were again Hongkong Chief (D.). 39; 1.87: put forward and we eventually re-

1_52:2;5; 2.23.4/5.

ceived a firm offer of $1,225,000.00 Siamese Cat (OP), 42.35; 1.21 for the whole of the Property. This

1.56.3/5; 2.28.

offer your Directors, after careful consideration deemed it well to accept, and the property had therefore beer sold as stated in the report for this figure, giving a net profit on the sale of $597,948. 19. The Directors feel con- Adent that they have the full approval The insignia worn by Honorary of the shareholders in their action. Serving Brothers and Sisters is 3 Although the property has now been circular medallion consisting of the thus disposed of at a satisfactory Maltese Cross in white enamel, em

The REGISTER of SHARES of the figure, the Company still retains ac bellished in silver on a black ground. Company will be CLOSED from interest therein and continues for the whole mounted in silver, and MONDAY, 19th to THURSDAY, 29thcbby the present to carry on mortgages suspended by a black watered ribandJanuary 1920, (both days inclusive), thereon to the amount of $538,300.00 There is general satisfaction that during which period no Transfer of having been granted in accordance the services of Mrs. Hickling and Shure can be Registered. with the sale contract to the various Dr. Koch have been so suitably Piledriver (D.), 38; 12; assignees at the rate of 7 per cent. ❘ recognized'.

2.23; 2.33.3/5..

per annum, for a period of two- Honour (S.), 37; 1.17; 1.50; 2.29. years, SO that

shall' we

be Shamrock Dahlia (D) 36.3/5able, for the present, to continue

1.11.2/5; 1.45; 2.10.

to pay a fair dividend upon our Target (S.), Hawkes (S.) and Cigar-capital. As a result of this sale you box (D.), 35; 10; 1.43: will see that it is now proposed in (Hawkes 1.44.2/5).

addition to a final dividend for the year of $3.00 per share to distribute portion of the profits to share holders, by way of honus to the amount of $29.00 per share which will no

Rysa (S.) and Craigmount (S.), 42:

1.27: 1.51.3/5. Dandy Child (D.). 42.2/5; 1.23;

1.55.3/5.

1.50

Mammy's Child (S.), 41; 1.18:

1.49.4/5.

Colston (O.P.).

40 1.15.2/5:

1.50.4/5: 2.31: 3.03.2/5.

Othello (S.) and Brutus (S.), 36.2/5:

1.12 1.49.

approval.. I now beg to propose the doubt meet with your adoption of the report and accounts as presented, and shall be glad if 1.45; motion.

some shareholder will second the

Mr. F. Maitland-I have much 32: pleasure in seconding the adoption of the management for caring for our the report and accounts and to thank

Ludlow (S.), 36; 1.09.2/5; 1.43. Surprise (S.), 41 1. 18, 1.49. Ironsand (D), 35: 1.09.1/5:

2.17.1/5... Attraction Dahlia (O.P.).

1.02.3/5. Algerian Chief (D.). 36; 1.12.2/5.

1.47; 2.18.2/5. Trumpet (S.), 1.13; 1.45.2/5.. Snubbox (O.P.) and Scotchbox (O.P.), 38.2/3; 1. 15.2/5; 1.49. Plain John (D.), 37.2/5; 1.15; 1.5:

2.27: 2.59.

Mighty King (0.P.) and Valley King

(O.P.), 36: 1.13; 1.47.3/5 2.70.3/5. Naughty Child (D), 38.3/5; 1.15;

1.50.3/5: 2.33.1/5. Shiney (S.), 39, 1.15; 1.51. Sandmartin (L.), 42: 1.23: 2.01:

2.35, Slam (O.P.) and Hightide (D., 39;

1.13.3/5; 1:50.3/5;

2.27: 2.58.2/5. Tartar King (D.), 35.2/5; 1.11.2/5;

1:47.4/5: 2:22.1/5. Orlan (S.), 37.2/5; 1.12; 1.44.4/5.

Spoilt Child (D.),

1.48.3/5.

interests.

The motion was put to the meeting and carried unanimously.

Mr. E. J. Chapman proposed, and Mr. M. S. Northeste seconded, the confirmation of the appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hon. Mr. J. Johnstone, Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar jand Mr. D. G. M. Bernard, and the

motion was carried.

Mr. D. G. M. Bernard proposed, and Mr. L. S. Greenhill seconded, the reelection to the Board of Directors of the Hon. Sir Paul Chater and Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar, and the motion was carried.

Mr. C. S. Gubbay proposed, and Mr. E: M. Sidick seconded, the re- appointment of Mr. H. Percy Smith,

F.C.A., as auditor for the ensuing

SEAMEN'S WAGES.

The China Mail learns that Mr. N. L. Watson has been nominated to represent the Officers and Engi- neers Guilds on the forthcoming arbitration board, in place of Mr.

A. M. Williams whom the Shipowners' Protection Association rejected. Mr. Watson has been approved by the latter and has con- sented to act subject to the approval of his Directors in London.

information bas also been received that Commander Beckwith, R. N.. was nominated by the Shipowners Protection Association to represent the shipowners but was rejected by the Guilds.. Information further nominations has not, so far,

come to hand.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

15 to

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO

STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE ONE HUNDREDTH ORDIN ARY MEETING OF SHARE

By Order of the Board of Directora. THE HONGKONG CENTELL ESTATE

LUISED. →MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE

Secretary to The General Mansters. Hongkong, January 15, 1990.

THE HONGKONG LAND RECLA

MATION CO., LTD.

NOTICE 13 HEPASY GIVEN thes

sha NINETEENTH ORDINARY MELTING of SBAREHOLDERS la this Company will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine. Matheson → Company, Limited, on THURSDAY, the 29th January, 1920, at 11.45 AM. for the PR of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement. Acconnis for the year ending 3la: December.. 1919.

of

The REGISTER of SHARES if the Company will be CLOSED from MON- DAY, 19th to THURSDAY, 29th January 1920, (both days inclusirs), dering which period no Transfer Stares can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,

Secretary,

Hongkong, January 13, 1920.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.

..

31

5

Cape,

Bair tenic.. "Eau-de-Cologne, &c, dc. 1 Case snap fasteners, elsatie boot.

Tarma:-Cash.

BUGHES & HOUGH,

Lustionari,

Hoogkong, January 14, 1920.

ACCOUNT OF THX CONOSANED

TUESDAY, January 20, 1920, commencing

2.30 p.m., at their Sales Rooma, No. 3. Der Vaar Road, Cornar af Ide House Street,

HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE, GLASS, PLATED

WARE,

USEFUL

A follows:-

-- Largs C'acsterfeld Sofas & Arm- chair (4) Folding Gard

and Ocasional Tables Upholstered

Suite, Teak wood Bedroom Paralinre, comprising Redstende, large and small Wardrobes Dressing Tables, Washstands Bookcase c. (famed Teakwood), Side. boards, Dinner Farrons, Extenslin Di- ofning Table and Chairs, do, Dinner Services, Crockery, and Gises Ware, Cooking Stoves, Callery, & Bath Boom Utenails. Electro-Plated Ware

the THIRTY SECOND ORDIN.

Electric Reading Lamps, Teakwood Screens, a Sundry of Blackwood Furni ture. Blackwood Fire Screens, de, Side Tables, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictura, Ec, Carpets Dew and second-hand, Curtains, &c.

A150

One Good Piano by Dorper & Bohn, Stuttgart and One Challen Piano, Os Victrala with Records (nearly new) One

39; 1,16 year, at a remuneration of $100, and HOLDERS in the Company will be held in this Company will be held at the Geant,'s 3 speed Hab Break Bioyela'good {

O.P. signifies Old Pony; D... Derby Griffin, S., Subscription Griffin: L Larsen Griffin.

the motion was carried.

The Chairman then announced that dividend warrants would be ready to morrow, and the meeting termicated.

A SHOPPING INCIDENT.

The entries for the first three day's racing this year total 1,134, made up a lollows: First day 373, second day 384, third day 377. Last year the entries were 1,020, those of the first An Indian was this

morning

at the Office of the Company, Hotel Mansions, on TUESDAY the 10th FEBRUARY, 1920, at 12 o'clock Nous, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Staternent of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and electing Directors and Auditors.

NOTICE BY GIVEN that ABY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS

Co., Ltd. on THURDAY, 29th JanuSTY Offices of Mesars Jardine, Matheon & as net, One 18-Bore Sporting Gun, On 19% at 12 o'clock at com, for the pur. Ricebs, Tennis Balla, do, do and pose of receiving the Report of the One Heavy Silver Service. Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1919.

day being 336, second day 341, third charged before Mr. N. L. Smith with Company, will be CLOSED from January 1920, (both days inclusive) during |

day 343,

the theft of a pair of boots from a

In connection with the "clocking" shoemaker's shop. He said he went

and

wag question. and the

of the ponies the view has been ex- to the shop to buy a pair of bonts pressed that the Jockey Club might

the pair in shewa He asked the price provide some accommodation for the members of the Press who attend the for $3. He offered $2 but the com

complainant asked morning gallops and for those who are plainant swore at him and picking holding the watches. Anyone who up one of the boots threw it at him. has had experience of timing the He retaliated by throwing the other ponies knows how annoying it is to boot at the complainant whereupon, have a continual string of questions be blew a Police whistle and had ired at them. If the Jockey Club witness arrested, alleging that he bould not give a little enclosed space stole the boots. The complainant it would be greatly appreciated. said the defendant went to the Meanwhile, may we ask the men shop and asked to be shewn who offend in this way so thought-some boots and after he had inspected lessly to think a moment "Don't several pairs, he grabbed the pair in speak to the man at the wheel."question and bolted. Witness blew Don't interroot a busy man with un-a' Police whistle and the defendant necessary talk.

HONGKONG DEFENCE

CORPS.

was arrested in the street with the boots in his possession. His Worship' fined the defendant $25, or, in default, one month's hard labour.

PORNOGRAPHY.

Former members of the Artillery charged before Mr. N. L. Sikh with When a Chinese was this morning Company, Engineer Company and the unlawful possession of a quantity. Signalling Section, who have not yet of indecent pictures, he said that he returned their Arms, Ammunition had just arrived from France-

and Equipment to Store will dose on where he purchased the pictures. the following dates

He did not know that it Каз Artillery Company Signaling Section Jan. 15. 16 & 17, unlawful to carry them about In Hongkong. Inspector Davitt said

Engineer Company, January 19. that some of the pictures were of a 20, 21, 22 and 23. Former members very indecent nature. The defend- of other units will return theit Arms, ant was actually seen trying to sell Ammunition and Equipment to Store them when he was arrested. The on the dates given in Hongkong Inspector further stated that there Defence Corps Administrative Orders were thousands of these pictures in dated 21st December 1919.

#GE STEWART, Captain,

7 Adjutant, H.K. Delence Corps,

Hongkong, January 15 1920,

Hongkong, and it was very difficult

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the

uary, 27th to February 10, 1920, both days laclosive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

JOHN ARNOLD,

Secretary. Hongkong, January 14, 1920.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from MN DAY, 19th to THURSDAY, 29th Faa- which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered..

By Order of the Board of Directors, MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE,

Secretsry. Bosgkong, January 12, 1920.

NOTICE.

WE ACCEPT TENDERS UNTIL THE 31st INSTANT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND PURCHASE OF MATERIALS OF THE

VICTORIA THEATRE

Apply to-

Messrs. R. RAMOS & CO.,

No. 86, Ice House Street, Ground Floor, Hongkong, January 13, 1920.

HONGKONG-SINGAPORE

THE S.S. "PROMINENT” will sail about 93rd January for SINGAPORE,

For Freight, passage and further particulars

for the Police to get hold of the men' trafficking. In them. A fine of $25 Phone 8264 was imposed.

TApply GUTIERREZ, MANU & Co, Charterers

Beaconsfield Arcade (opposite City Hall.)

(Fall Particulars from Catalogas). Term Cash.

HUGHTS.& HOUGE,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, January 14, 1990.

AMERICAN ASIATIO 8,5, 00.

NOTICE. TO CONSIGNTER,

From NEW YORK:

"THE ARABIAN PRINUE," Having arrived from the abovs Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby inform ed that their goods are being landed at their dak into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godora Company, Limited, Kowloon and stored at Corngress risk and

experts.

Consignees of cargo are hereby, mos tifled that they must product an Import permit signed by the Buperin- tandent of Imports & Experts, Hong kong, before Bill of Lading can ha countersigned.

All roken, chaled, and damaged goods are to be left in the godownze, where they will be examined op by Marc Goddard & Douglas

All claims must be presented within FIFTEEN DAYS of the "steamer's arrival' here, after which date they cannot be recognized.

No claims will be admitted after the goods bave left the Godowns," and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th Inst,, will be subject to rent" No Fire Insurance has been offspted. Bill of Lading will be countersign- led by

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Aganta Hengkong, January 18, 1990,

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