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WEDNESDAY. MAY 26, 1$20.

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONKERS: TO TE GOVERNMENT

General Auctioneers Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission. Agents.

PROPRIETORS #To+Kwa+Wan' Goal Storage,

Godit wed

Bensley's

4. 2. c. dìh à 5th Editions.

A 1 Telegraphie Oods.

J

Telegraphic Address.

*AKCHION" BERGKONG,

INTIMATIONS.

R.

MOTOR CAR & CYCLE NUMBER PLATES

IT IS NOTIFIED for the information

of the Public that MOTOR CAR embossed Number Plates. Nos, 301-500

and MOTOR CYCLE Number Flates

Nos. 201-300, can be obtained on ap Elication at the Licensing Office, Central Palice Station. The rice is $1; por plate.

P. F. J. WODEHOUSE, Captain Superintendent Police. Hongkong, May 20, 1920.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

TO-DAY

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS WEDNESDAY, May 25th.

BE Uzdoraigned bava, rocolved instrao

Hons bo sell by Public Auction,

(For Account of the Concerned.)

HI

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FRIDAY,

May 28, 1920, at 2.30 pm., at No. 9, Knutsford Termee, Top Floor, Kimberley Road, Kowloon,

SUYORT

Vainable Heasehold Furniture,

*..

therein contained.

consisting of :-

Chesterfold Sofa

*c.

邊 Arm-chairs

"Messrs. W. Powell make Tenk

Sideboard, Extension Dining Table and

6 Chairs, Sundry Glass, Crockery. E.-P. Ware, Pictures and a few lots of Red and Table Linen,

White Enamelled Twin Beds with Hair and Patent Spring Mattresses, Bedroom Suite of Fumed Teakwood (Large Wardrobe (Bavelled Mirror), Dressing Table and M.-T. Washstand), Deek and Bookcase Combined "Messrs. Wm. Powell make " Brass Fender and Bresses, Axminister Carpet and Rugs, &c. d., n.

Also

Piano by Speathe in good condi- tion", White Enamelled Bath and

Singer Band Sewing Machine.

TEA DANSANT from ito.7.M. DINNER DANCE from 8 PM.

SATURDAY, MAY 29th.

TEA DANSANT from 4 to 7 P.M. DINNER DANCE from 8 PM.

SUNDAY, May 30th.

ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS

during

TIFFIN and AFTERNOON.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES, CHALLENGE ROUND.

M. W. LONG SZE KWONG, (Holder 1018 & 1019).

Weather permitting, this match will be played on FRIDAY, Sth May st,4.30

..

The Prizes won during the tourna- ment will be presented after the match. }

Booking at Moran & Co.

PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

On view from Thursday the ith at NOTIC

11000,

Catalogues will be issued.

Terms Cash,

HUGAES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

Hongkong, May 19, 1820.

TRADE AGENCIES IN HOLLAND.

SUGGESTIONS TO BRITKE MANUFACTURERS.

"1

The British Commercial Secretary

at The Hague says:-

There can be no doubt that British

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Fengkong Hotel, Hong- kong on SATURDAY the 29th May, 1920, at 11.30 AM. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th April, 1920.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUES- DAY, the 25th day of blay, to MON- DAY, the 31st day of May, 1920, both days incinsive.

JOHN D. HEMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, May 19, 1920."

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,

Season 1920/1921.

trade in Holland has in the past. Larsen Subscription Griffins for suffered in coraparison to the progress made by Germany. This can, of course, be in a great measure at-

tributed to the geographical position of Holland and to the simila,ity of the Dutch and German languages. rendering it possible for a German firm to "cover" Holland, with their travellers almost a if

IST for intending subscribers to the

above are now posted at the Race- Offices and The Hongkong Club. course, the Hongkong Jockey Club

Should the number of ponios subs- cribed for reach a total of thirty or more, the Stawards will adequately provide

it were a German province. The for me in next year's Programme. It

consequence was that the small est buyers in the

most aut

of the way towns were regularly

is proposed to arrange that the ponies arrive in Hongkong during the month; of October.

visited by German travellers, while In order to make the racing as open they were in many cases entirely as possible no subscriber shall be per ignorant that the goods which they mitted to take a financial interest in dealt in were manufactured in the more than two of these ponies, the cost. United Kingdom at all. Further of which will probably not exceed $300 more, German goods were made to suit the market and put up in packages with Dutch lettering, and where necessary Dutch directions for use, details which were ordinarily ignored by British firms.

In many lines, too, business is lost to the United Kingdom owing to lack of stocks in this country. Take, for instance, steel and hemp bawsers.

landed in Hongkong.

By Order,

G. W. GEGG, Acting Clerk-of-the-Course

NOTICE.

and ships' paint; a tugboat may APPLICATIONS are invited for the

post of CHIEF INTERPRETER

break a tow line or a ship may feed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong. a coat of paint; in many instances Candidates must be of European British hawsers or paint could only descent and must be thoroughly con- be obtained by ordering from the versant with the Cantonese dialect, United Kingdom, and the order is while a knowledge of a second dialect therefore filled by a perhaps interior of the Chinese language is desirable. article of German make simply be. cause it is available for delivery from stock.

Mary British firms with business. relations of old standing with Holland are not represented here, but content themselves with sending a represent- ative once or twice a year to book“, orders. The best comment on this is a reply actually given by a local firm to one of these travellers who was making his half yearly round to

'The Commencing salary is at the rate of $400 a month, and an allowance in aid, of rent is granted.

Applications should be made in writing to the Registrar, Supreme

Ceart.

C.:D. MELBOURNE,

Registrar.

NOTICE.

PPLICATIONE are invited "for the

book orders: "Sir, the chances A post of FIRST GRADE INTER against my wanting something.on the day of your visit are something PRETER in the Supreme Court of like 180 to 1"

Hongkong

Candidates must be thoroughly coo- Representation, therefore, can, I think, be summarised in the follow yergant with English and with the Cantonese dialect, while a knowledge of 1. Branch office in Holland with a second dialect of the Chinese langu

nge in desirable.

ing scale arrangéd in order of merit:--

or without stocks according to The salary offered is $1,880 per circumstances.

ennum rising by bisazial increments of

2. Resident British representative. $120 to $2,400 per annum.

to British Applications should be made in

13. Agency entrusted

merch int firm established in Holland. writing to the Registrar Supreme

-4, Azency entrusted to Dutch firm. | Court,

5. No local representation: tra

veller making periodical visits.

(Continued on Page 9)

OD. MELBOURNE

Registrar.

Hongkong Key E4, 1920

THE CHINA MAIL.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

WAN

25 WORDS & INSERTIONS, 81. PREPAID. Kach, additional word # Genta for 3 ini'ertions.

WANTED.

JANTED. By well-known. Import

as, PIECE GOODS ASSIS TANT. Capable of taking charge of department. Knowledge of local con- ditions essential. Excellent prospects for a suitable party. Apply Box 1107,

Caps Ma

TO LET.

10 LET-ROOMS suitable for по

OFFICES, in Queen's Road. Cen- tral. Apply to XYZ.co “ Cmx Ms."

TO LET-Unfurnished. or partly furnished T-ROOMED HOUSE, or the Peak. Apply Box 1108, c/o "CHINA Mar..""

TO LET.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC.

"NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE

From SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE Steamship

TLET Fresh & THREE baring arrived from San Francisco, vis

"WEST HIMROD," LET-For 1st July next. 70. STORIED HOUSE, with basement and ports on May 3, 1920, consignees separate servants. quarter. Apply to fare hereby nifed that their cargo is HESSES PATELL CO., 14, Des Von being langled at their risk into the Road, above Wissman Ltd.

Hazardous and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Row- logo Whart and Gotown Co., Ltd. hortoon, and stored at Consignees risk

TO LET-Fariabed Ara Blouse

May Rood Apply to The Co., Ltd. Hongkong Land Investment & Agency

To TO LET A SHOF in Nathan Road, Apply to Humphrey Estate & Finance Co, Ltd., Alexandra Buildings

Jost every the switch and go about peer Enlaces the F-7 BATTERY BOOSTER will do the test.

And that's a dereito

Have Your Batteries always charged. by

just inserting the plug for both Hongkong & Kowloon Current.

UNION ENGINEERING CO., LTD.

York Buildings, Chater Road.

BATHING COSTUME

LADIES &

High

Quality

Goods

ГОВ

GENTS

Moderate

Prices.

THE WING ON CO., LTD.

Phones 196 & 188.

HONGKONG EMPORIUM.

Phones 196 & 188.

SWATOW DRAWN THREAD WORK,

CANTON EMBROIDERY.

WHOLESALE AND

RETAIL,

S. K. TSAN & Co.,

P. O. Box 564.

54, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

CABLE ADDRESS TSANG.

Consigrees of cargo per " West Ivis," from-Seattle are hereby notified that their cargo, was transhipped at Yako- hama to the West Himrod."""

Consignees of cargo must produ An Import Permis signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exporta, Hongkong before Bills of Lading will, be counteraïgned..

All broken, chafed and damaged. cargo is to be left in the Godowns where it will be examined at 11 am on May 31, 1920, by the Company's | Surveyors, Means Carmichael & Clarke. All claims must be presented withiu thirty days of the steamer's arrival. harc, after which they cansos bo recognized. No claims will be re- cognized after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on: and after May 31, 1920, will be subject to rent,

Consignees are requested to send in' their Bills of Lading for countersigna- tare immediately.

STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC,

Agents...

1st floor, Powell's Building 19, Des Vœux Road, Central

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP DO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNELS.

S.8. LAKE FAULK,"

From CALCUTTA via RANGOON,

PENANG and SINGAPORE

TEE above-mentioned voesel haring ar- rived from the above-mentioned Ports; Consignees of Cargo are hersby informed that they must take immediate dali very of cargo from alongside, and all cargo impeding discharge will be landed it their. risk and expense tato the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's godowns at Weat Point, and stored at. Consignees' rial', '·

Consignes of Cargo are hereby notified that they mast produce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of the Import and Exports, Hongkong, before bitle of Inding can be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to-be left in the Gode was where they will be otamined on May 23, Bt 10 a.m.

- All claims must be presented within week of the steamer'a arrival hary, after which they cannot be recognized.

No Claims will be admitted fler the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after May 29th, will be subject to rent..

Fo Fire Insurance whatever will be affected.

Coolgues are requested to send in their Bill of Lading for counteralgratare immediately.

Patino Mam 8.5. Co... As Operators, U; S. Shipping. Board.

J. ORAM SHEPPARD

"Acting Agent. Hongkong, May 29, 1990.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From EUROPE and STRAITS.

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Go., Ld. || THE Company's Steamship

Established 1883- „MANUFACTURERS OP,

PURE Manila ROPE

STRAND

GABLE LAID

-1" to 15"

5 to 16"

4 STRAND- 3' 10"

CIRCUMTERRI

Oil Drilling Cables of any size up to 3,000 feet in length

Prices, samples and fall particulars will be forwarded on application t

Shewan, Tomes & Co, Gmeral Managers

THE "GLIDDEN" PAINTS

READY FOR USE.

A PAINT FOR EVERY PURPOSE

A PAINT THAT ALWAYS GIVES SATISFACTION.

We carry stocks of all colours-

Marino Patats, House Palats, Varnishes and Stains, Roofing Paint and Exterior Falsts and what is important to you in this damp climate; A WATERPROOF PAINT.

HOGG, KARANJIA & CO.,

No. La, Chater Road, Hongkong,

"TSUSHIMA MARU,”

Įkaring arrivod from the above Forts," Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed "azıd placed at their risk in the Homukong- and Kowloon WEARY AND GODOWY Co.'s Godoras at Kowloon, where each consigu ment will be sorted out matk by mark and davay can be objalooù an noon sa Ene Goods are landed. ⠀⠀

Options). Goods will be carried on anlest instactions are given to the contrary before NOON, TO-DAY,

Goods not cleared by - June 1, 1920, will be subject to rent.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowas for examination by the Coningsee's and the Co.'s representatives at an appoint. ed hour on TUESDAY and FRIDAY, "All" claims","must be prosented : within- ten days of the steamer's "arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized. No alsime will be admitted after the gools have left the Godorse

NIPPON YUSEN-KAMIA

Agonia,

Hongkong, May 25, 1920.

A COMPLETE AERATED WATER

· PLANT FOR SALE:

The Machines are made by Mow:L. Bratby & Hinchlife. Ltd.: Manchon- for nad guranteed is perfect working order. This complete plant wil turn out 2,400 dozen Aerated water per day, bourbonden wete KWONG SANG HONG LTD PO Box 290

Hongkong

NOTICES.

THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, -ETMEN DEALE 48W THE UNITED BRITISH INSURANS COMPANY, LIMITED

FIRE, MARINE, LIFE and MOTOR AUNIDENT. For Rated Particula appply to the General Agents

UNION TRADING CO, "Prince". Positelkinio

THE

BON TON.

LADIES' TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.

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

Main Store and Showrooms Tailoring Departmant

'PHONE 828.

37, Queen's Road Central 1,3,5, Chiul ung Street

CARLSBUNTON."

PHOT› SEPPLIES,

LONG HING & CO. Kodeks and Kodak Films, &c. &c

DEVELOPING & PRISTING A SPECIALITY.

No. 17A QUEva Bean Contrat. How un a

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 PRAYA EAST or

WANCHAI

$20 per month.

THESE PRICES INCLUDE CLEANING AND ORDINARY GARAGE DUTIES.

EXILE GARAGE

Tel 1036.

33 & 35, Des Vœux Road Central,

HONGKONG.

Tel. 10367

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, rooms, Elevators, Electric Lights and Fans installed. Hot and cold water service fitted, Excellent Cuisine, Bar and Bard room, Root Garden, Cinematographi Theatre and every` modéra convenience provided.

Special monthly and family rates can be arranged on application to

THE SUN CO, LTD.,

Proprietors.

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

NANYANG BROTHERS TOBACCO CO.

165, Des Voeux Road,

健康

Hongkong-