1920-05-18 — Page 3

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1920.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONIES TO THE GOVERNMENT

General Auctioneers Share, Coal and General. Produos Brokers and Commission Agenim

PROPEL TOES "To-Hwa-Want Coal Storage.

Dedes used Bentley's

4.3. G. 4th & 5th Editions.... A1 Talographie Coda.

Telegraphic Addren MIXTRION. HONGKONG,

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS,

AHE Undersigned have received instrue. Hons to sell by Pablla Anotion, (POR. ACCOUNT OF TEN CONCERNRU).

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FRIDAY,

May 21, 1920, at 10:30 a., at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Des Your Road, Corner of Ice House Street, Sandry Household Furniture,

&c...

....

&c.

(Removed to Sales Rooms for Con- venience of Sale), comprising -

Pair Teak White Enamelled Twin Fleds and Hair Mattresses, Chesterfield Sofa, Velvet Pile Carpet, Small Gramo- phone and 20 Records,

Also

J. Cases Devonshire Cyder (only just arrived), And

A large quantity of Boundary Netting for TENNIS COURT. Terme-Cast,

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HUGHES & HOUGH,. Auctioneers,

Boogkong, May 15, 1920.

(FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERN10),

FRIDAY,

Hay 21, 1920, at 10:30 a.... at their Sales Rects, No. 8.

Da Vaux Road, Ourner of Ico Home Street,

Foar Pedigree Fox Terrier Pups, (about 7 weeks old)

Terms:- Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong May 17, 1990.

(FCM. LOCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)}

on

FRIDAY,

May 21, 1920, at 10.30 a.z., at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vanz Road, Corner of

Toe House Street-

One Australian Pointer Bitch.

Terma-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctionests.

Hongkong, May 17, 1820.

TATYO & CO.

JAPANESE) BOOTS AND SHOES MADI TO ORDER. No, ia radham St..

LAST WEEK

we met a TREN

who said that *

letter writing*

was a aciasrce. * * * *

We showed him a

CORONA TYPEWRITER*

and yesterday

he bought another *.* *

bis *

to send to

brother. ***'

Have you seen one?

ALEX ROSS &@

"ES DES VOLUX-BOGB-C TEL:27

KOLADN *TEL·K97

INTIMATIONS.

CANADIAN PACIFIC OCEAN SERVICES, LTD.

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URING tbe tersporary Absence of

Mr. J. H. WALLACE from the Colony, Mr. P. A. COX is appointed Acting General Agent for Engkong, China, Philippines, Straits Settlements, Java and Iadis, effective 17th May, 1920,

WT PAYNE Manager for China & Japan.. Hongkong, May 15, 1920.

UNION. INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE: TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the 47th ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Society will be held at its. Head Office, Nos. 3 and Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 21st May, 1920, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from Sch May to 21st May, both days inclu sive..

By Order of the Board, C. H. P. HAY. Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, May 4, 1920.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the 51st ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office. Nos 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, on FRIDAY, 21st MAY, 1920, at 12:30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the State- ments of Account to 31st December 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc..

The TRANSEER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May, both days. inclusive..

By Order of the Board,

C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, May 4, 1920.

BRITISH TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

the 54th ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and 4, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 21st MAY, 1920, at 12.45 p.m.. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1919, and of declaring Dividends, etc.

The TRANSER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 8th May to 21st May, both days. inclusive.

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By Order of the Board,

C. H. P. Hay, Deputy General Manager.

Hongkong, May 4, 1920.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

THIRTY-FIRST ORDINARY

of

GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George's Buildings on SATURDAY, 22nd May, 1920, at 11.301.v. for the purpose presenting the Report of the Directora together with a Statements of Account to 29th February 1920, and electing Directors and Auditors. The TRANS FER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 22nd May, 1920, both days inclusire

By Order of the Board of Directors. . GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Hongkong, May 1, 1990,

Aginit

Just arrived

a large assortment of FILTERS

2. Gallons up to 4 gallons

THE CHINA MAIL

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

26 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, $1. PREPAID.

Every additional word: 4 Cente

for 3 Insertions.

1183 c/o

WANTED.

WANTED-To Purchase a setter or Palater PUP (dog) apply

"China Mail"

TO LET.

TO LET-Furnished "Ara House" May Road. Apply to The Hongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd.

TO LETA SHOP in Nathan Road,

Kowloon.

Apply to Humphreys, Estate & Finance Co Ltd., Alexandra Buildings

SITUATION VACANT.

SOVIET SIDELIGHTS.

BRITISH OFFICER'S AMUSING STORIES.

A ROBBER SOCIETY.

who ventured into the streets at night were attacked by these ruffians, the clothes and everything Possessed taken from them, and they were sent home. naked. Certainly these gentlemen of the society had their code, for they took their privileges. in a most serious manner.

On: one occasion a family, while driving, to a Capt. Hamilton Bluit, D.S.C., neighbour's house. were stopped and commander of the Pangbourne Nau- robbed. They were extremely indig tical School cadet training-ship St.. Inant, and complained to the president George which has just leh Plymouth of the Robbers" and Thieves" Society for a two months cruise to the Canary that it was the third time on which Islands, was in the war associated they had suffered during the past with Com, Max Horton, V.C., RN, month. In answer to their protest and during his active, service career the president gave them pass to go encountered adventures enough to last about free from molestation for sixty

days. a lifetime.

On another occasion the captain Having spent a good dest of time of a ship lying in harbour thought he in the Black Sea, he acquired in- timate knowledge of the vagaries of would like to give a dinner to some the peoples of the Balkar. States and of his Russian friends on shore. He sent out invitations, and among the o Bolshevik Russia. After the Re- volution his yessel was for some time replies. he received a letter from the bers Society, in which he stated that based on Odessa, and he was one of president of the Thieves and Rob- small volunteer-band who suggested if two of the members of the society taking across by oil truck & 35-ton were invited to join in the dinner no submarine to the Caspian Sea. where harm would come to the other guests. the Bolshevik Fleet was to have been which really meant they would not be the centre of attraction. For reasons robbed. This epistle put the captain not disclosed the scheme was turned in a rather awkward position, for he down.

BRITISH INSURANCE OFFICE

(TARIFF) is open to receive ap.. Capt. Blair keenly appreciated the had selected his quests so as to make plications

an impression. After discussing the for representation

(Fire humorous side of his experiences. He matter with his first liept, he decid Marine) from GENTLEMEN and certainly has the saving, grace of hum- MERCHANTS of undoubted integrityour, and extracted many a laugh whened for the salery of his guests. to and able to influence good volume of business. Apply: INSURANCE LEICESTER HAIL, 43. Fleet Street, London, England.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL

THE MISSES de VINE and TERRY SOCIETY ENTERTAINERS will introduce HARMONY and SONG at the usual TEA DANSANT and DINNER DANCE

to be held-

On

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19th SATURDAY, MAY 2nd

AND

WHIT MONDAY, MAY 24th

SUNDAY, MAY 23rd ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS

during TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

By Order of the Mortgagees MESSES LAMMERT BROTHERS

have received instructions to sell by Public Auction

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SATURDAY, the 22nd day of May, 1920, at 12 o'clock noon, at their Salesroom in Daddell Street, Victoria, Hong Kong.

The Steamship "WING ON" lately of the Hong Kong & Canton run) now lying off Taumati in the Harbour of Eong Kong together with all the furniture, stores, equipment and appurtenances now on board

IN ONE LOT.

The ship is registered in Hong Kong and her tenzage and dimensions are as follows:

Groes Tonnage 834.75

Registered Tonnage 456,48

Length 193 ft.

Main Breadth 33 ft.

Depth 11.75

For further particulars and conditions

of sale please apply to

MESSES. DEACON LOOKER

DEACON & HARSTON,

Vendors Solicitors, or to M23935, LAMMERT BROTHERS,

The Auctioneers.

·NOTICES TO CONSIGNEK!

TOYO KISEN KAISHA.

NOTION TO CONSIGNEES.

HE. Steamship

THE

-- "TENYO MARU."

From SAN FRANCISCO, vía HONO LULU, JAPAN PORTS & MANILA.

The above named Steamer having Arrived Sunday, morning 16th inst. con- signees of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bills of Lading for counter- ignature, and take immediate delivery from slangdde steamer or the Company's Godawa, where all cargo impeding im mediate discharge will be landed at consignees' risk.

Storage

will be

tro

cargo remaining uzdelivered after Monday, 24th fast.

All broken, chafed sud damaged pack- ages will be tanded lato the Company's Godown, where sams will be examined on Tuesday, 25th inst. st.11.

No alaims will be recognised after goods have left the steamer or Clodown, and nones will be entertained if presented later they three weeks after” arrival of stemmer

C. E. WARREN & CO, LTD.ted. Nos. 30 & 37 Des Your Road Central,

Established 1990

No Fin Insurance whatever will be

Y. TRUTSUMI.

Manager! Hongkong, May 17, 1890,"

another would have indeed been a cull dog. After the establishment of Bok shevik rule in Odessa, when life was held rather cheaply. the captain re- calls a sinema advertisement which tan in Russian: "Come and see this great picture to-day while you are alive: to-morrow you may be dead."

DICK TURPIN: SCCIETY. "I wonder.." said Capr" Blair, laps- ing into grave reflection." if those in this country who openly shout in favour of Bolshevism have any idea of what goes on when the new cult rakes a ruling hand. A short time ago I returned from Southern Russia where. though the Bolsheviks were nor very strong, their methods were such es to make one think the world) had gone mad. History had repeared Jy show that a revolution may be a

good change for a country. But this

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invite the two Bolshevik members. Curiosity to meet these modern Dick decision. On the evening of the din Turpins had a little to do with his ner party his guests arrived also the

members of the Robbers and Thieves" Sogiery, and everything went well until the time of departure, when the two members came forward and presented each of the guests with passes. and por one of the diners was molested. To those who admire such men as Dick Turpin. Ned Kelley, etc., this would rather appeal to them.. but fancy every time one went to dinner having to appeal to some hooli- gan for a pass to return home.

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A PARENT'S DUTY.

your boy is always getting arch- Bolshevik movement absolutely

ec or cut or bruised. Because abominable very often ridiculous. these wounds have healed all right is no Looking at the ridiculous side of it. sign they always will. Get a botile cf in Odessa there existed among the Chamberlain's fuin Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. Bolsheviks a society which called it You can get nothing better and blond self the Society of Robbers and poison is too dangerous & disease to risk. Thieves. This society for some time' For sale by all Chemiste and Btore-- kept the population. in fear. People keepers.

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This car was planned and built with the one idea of having the buyer get out of it, in comfort of mind and Body; all that the manufacturer put into it in time, and thought, and care, and money, and experience.

IMPORTANT FEATURES.

.Extra strong, rigid frame.

Two carburettor adjustments. Pressure oil system feeding ofl

direct to bearings. Soft operating clutch with

adjustable pedal. .

Extra long gear shift lever with

abort, easy throw.

Extra long, semi-eliptic springs; ebrome vanadium leaves.

Bemi-irreversible steering gear;

strong construction. Detachable engine bead; easy to grind valves Inwave carbon.

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Extreme roominess of Conneau

and driving compartment. Completeness and quality of

equipment.

ALEX ROSS & COMPANY,

HONGKONG, CHINA.

SHANGHAI GARAGE COMPANY,

SHANGHAI, CHINA.

Hupmobile

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NOTICES.

THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY", LIMITED."," AND THE UNITED ARITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMURD.

FIRX, MARINE, LIFE and MOTOR AˆCIDENT. For Rate and Particulars, appply to the General Ag9013 ––

UNION TRADING 20, Prince's Buildings

THE HOTEL ASIA

WEST BUND, CANTON.

The highest building in Canton affording a panoramic bird's eye view of the whole city and suburbs.

Large and airy rooma, Elerators,, Electric Lights, and Fans installed.

Hot and cold water service turel, Excellent Cuising, Bar and Biliard room, Roof Garden. Cinematograph Theatre and every modartf convenience provided.

Special monthly and family rates can be arranged on application to

THE

SUN CO., LTD,

Proprietors.

PHOTO SUPPLIES,

LONG HING & CO., Rodad Kodak Filme,

DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.

No. 17a, Qazax's Road Centell. Hotakona.

Tel. 1036,

·Tel 1036:

GARAGE ACCOMMODATION

FOR PRIVATE CAR OWNERS,

THIS IS OUR NEW SPECIALITY.

CARS GARAGED in TOWN $30 per month:

CARS GARAGED at FRAYA EAST or

WANGEAT $20 per month;

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THESE PRICES INCLUDE CLEANING AND ORDINARY GARAGE DUTIES.

EXILE GARAGE

Tel. 1036.

38 & 85, Des Var Road Central, HONGKONG.

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Tel. 1036,-

THE BON TON.

LADIES' TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.

CHINESE PONGEE, CREPE AND OTHER SILK AND PIECE GOODS, OUR SPECIALTY.

Main Store and Showrooms • 37, Queen's Road Central. Talloring Department

1, 3, &s, Chin Lang Street.

'PHONE 928,

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CABLE BONTON,"

These Cigarettes are made of selected Mild leaf tobacco and quite harmless to those who are accustomed to inhale.

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NANYANG BROTHERS TOBACCO CO.

-16, Des Voeux Road,

The Globe

Hongkong.

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