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MONDAY, MAY 3, 1920,

Hughes & Hough

AUCTIONEERS TO THE GOVIRAKIMT

General Auctionaars Share, Coal and General Produce Brokers and Commission Agents,

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PROPRIETORS "T-Kwa-Was Coal Storago.

Odia used Beatley's

do. O. 4th & 4th Editions. AI Telegraphie Code,

Telegraphic Addrun." "MEIRION" HONG KONG,

-PUBLIC AUCTIONS-

EE Undersigned have received instruc

Tions all by Publis. Auction

(For Account of the Concerned),

ON

TUESDAY

June 1, 1020, commencing at 2.30 pm at their Sales Rooms, No. 8. Des Voeux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

A Small Consignment of WHITE GOODS, &c., &o... Comprising:-

Pillow Cases, White Satin Quilts, Turkish Towels, Bath Towels, Bath Sheets, Double Bed Sheets, Battenberg. and Drawn work Bedspreads, Table Covers, Crochet and Drawnwork Doilies: Table Cloths Linen Damask Serviettes,

Alao:

A few lots of Bellow Valises, Kit Bags, Suit Cases, and Attache Cases. And

"Two Pairs Prismatic Binoculars..

All new goods and in small lots.) TLIM:-Cash.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctiones

Boogkong, May 28, 1920..

J

(POR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED),

Ca

TUESDAY,

June 1, 1900, commencing at 3.30 p.m., as their Bales Booms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Joe House Street,

INTIMATIONS.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT,

Championship Singles, Challanga "Round.

The match,, weather & ground condi- tions permitting will be played ca. TUESDAY. 1st June.

THE CHINA MAIL.

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

PREPAID

25 WORDS 3 INSERTIONS, §1. PREPAID. Each additional word à Cents for 3 lasertions.

WANTED.

WANTED By well-known Import.

or PIECE GOODS ASSIS- THE "STAR" FERRY CO., LTD. TANT. Capable of taking charge of department Knowledge of local con- ditions essential. Excellent. prospects for auitable party.. Apply Bar. 1197, CHINA MAILA

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

THE TWENTY-SECOND OR DINARY ANNUAL MERTING OF THIS COMPANY will be held at the

Ofices of Mecars, Jardine. Matheson & WANTED Immediately FIRST CLASS STENOGRAPHER Co., Ltd., on WEDNESDAY, the fud June, 1920, at NOON. for the purpose LADY preferred. State spead and of receiving the Report of the Directors salary expected. Apply Box 1199, c/o topesher with a Statement of Accounts.CHINA MAIL to 30th April, 2000.

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 28th May, 1940 to WEDNESDAY, the Sud June, 1991, both day inclusive. By Order of the Court of Directors..

WS. BROWN, Secretary

Hongkong, May 31, 1990.

NEW LOAN OF 4 MILLIARDS

FRANCS

5% PREMIUM BONDS. CREDIT NATIONAL

The Bonds are of 500 Frs. face value. PRICE OF ISSUE 493 FRANCS

8 drawinga a year amourting to 20,000,000 Francs

with the following prizes 1,000,000 Francs

500,000

· 900,000

100,000

50,000 V

The prizea drawn will be free of any tares, present or future. The Bords. bear interent on and after the 15th of June, 1920.

Applications will be received till the

| 4th of June, 1920, by

THE BANQUEDE L'INDO-CHINE, where full particulars may be obtained.

L. BERINDO AGUE,

Manager. Hongkong. May ET, 1920.

NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES"

STRUTHERS AND DIXON, INC..

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE.

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNI. THE Steamship

TURE, BRASS AND BRASS-MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, TEAKWOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARFETS, &c. &c.

comprising

Chesterfield Sofas, Arm-chairs (haw), Folding Card and Occasional Tables, Cine Upholstered Sufto, Bedroom Furniture, comprising Tookwood Twin Bedsteads, large and small Wardrobes. Dressing Tables,

and Chairs, Washstands, (famed Teakwood), Side- boards, Dinner Waggons, Extension Din- Ing Tables and Chairs, &c. Dinner Berrics, Crockery, an Olas Ware,. Cooking Stoves, Cutlery, dc, Path: Room Utensils, Electro-Plated. Ware,

Electric Reading Lampe, Blackwood' and Teakwood Screens, a quantity of Blackwood Furniture, Blackwood Fire Screens, Bide Tables, Chairy. Cinets, Pictare, Carpets cew and sciend-band...

1180

Two Pianos, One Enamelled Eath,

Camera, &c., &C.,.

(Fall Particulars from Catalogue). Terms :-Cast.

HUGHES & EQUOH, Auctioneers.

Hongkong, May 26, 1920.

MUMEYA.

Japaneto Photographers.

All kinds of Photographic Work done

in latest style also Passport Photos.

Developing and Printing for Amateurs a Speciality, No. E, Queens Road Central. Tel. 254.

Just 'arrived

a large assortment of

FILTERS

1 Gallons up to 4 gallons

C.E. WARREN & CO., LTD. Nos. 30 & 32 De Voeux Road Central.

Established 180ú

WEST HIMROD," haring arrived from San Francisco, via ports, on May 93, 1920, consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the Bezardous and/or Extra-Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and ov loos Whati and Godown Co, Ltd. Kowloon, and stored at Consigneez' risk.

Consignees of cargo per West Ivis,” frem Seattle are hereby notifed that their cargo was transhipped at Yoka- hsma to the "West Him-od."

Consignees of cargo must preds. an Import Permit aigned by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hoogkong, before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo is to be left in the Godowna. where it will bo examined at 11 am, on May 31, 1926, by the Company's. Surveyors, Mests. Carmichael & Clarke. All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival be bere, after which they cantot recognized. No claime will be re- cognized after the goods have left the Godowna, and cargo undelivered od and after fay 1, 1920, will be mubject to rent.

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

-STRUTHERS & DIXON, INC.,

Agents.

lat, floor, Powell's Building, 12, Det Vieux Road, Central

A COMPLETE AERATED WATER"

PLANT FOR SALE

The Machines are made by Messrs. Bratby & Hinchliffe, Ltd., Maaches ter, and guaranteed in porfest working order. This complete plant will turn out 2,400 dozen Aerated water per day,"

KWONG SANG HONG LTD., P. O. Box 270.

Dont worry.

Ito, here!

BRITIE

XADE

Hoogboog

A Welcome Visitor

at any

ti.ne in

every

household. Every Bug, Flea, Beetle, Moth, Fly, etc., dies once it has come into proper contact with.

KEATING'S

MOTOR CYCLE FOR SALE.

EXCELSIOR MOTOR CYCLE. 25

horse power, single cylinder, locap,| boru complete. Ia good ranuing order and condition. Apply 49, A., Caine Rond,

"E

LOST.

03-4 the Peak, a small Black &

White JAPANESE. POODLE, Answers to the name of TODDLES Finder will be Rewarded, Box No 1200,

"CHINA. Ma.”

TO LET.

TO LET farnished or party furnished 7-ROOMED HOUSE or the Peak. Apply Bex 1108, c/a ***Cara Man"

Taloon.

I

LET-A SHOF in Nathan Road, Apply to Humphreya Estate & Finance Co Ltd., Alexandm Buildings

LET TWO OFFICES. ground Boor, octaer alSt. Georges Build ing, facing Ferry, "Apply:-Sawas

Tors & Co.

NEW YORK'S LEADING HOTELS

MANHATTAN

MURRAY HILL

JOAN MCE. BOWMAN PRESIDENT

This group repre- „sents every type of)

irst-class hotel,

all of which are

centrally located..

BILTMORE

BELMONT

ANSONIA

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING Co., Ld.

Established 1883,

MANUFACTURERS OF.

PURE Manila ROPE

STRAND

CABLE LAID

2

1" to 15" ÜLEGUNJELENUM.

5 to 15' CIRCUMFERENCE,..

4 STRAND 3" to 10" SIRCUMFERENCH

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

Frices, sample and full particulars will be forwarded on application t

Shewan, Tomes & Co. General Managers

1919

KING

DIRECTORS FEES.

MR. DUNMAN'S PROTEST:

Mr. J. M. Siare, presiding at the general meeting of Avec Panas Rub- ber Estates. Ltd., in Singapore on May 14 referred in the course of his speech ra the directors' fees and said Costs are up just over 4 cents per lb. and while material and labour are sufficient excuse for the

higher figure those of you who have always taken an intelligent interest in the annual Agures, will doubtless have nored that the wily gentleman who drew up your Articles of Association. computes the Directors Fees on the basis of 2:19 cents ter ib. as against As is 55 cent per lb. last year. Customary. I feel certain that rone of you will begrudge the labourer his hite, and as. I have already warned you, the labourer expects more and

more:""

Mr. Dunman said he thought the directors Mes should be in propor tion to the profits. Continuing. Mr. Dunman said that the chairman had

already touched on the directors' fees and he personally thought they were too high. He had noticed in recent Boaring prospectuses that a maximum timit was provided on directors' lees

NOTICES.

THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. AND THE UNITED BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

FIRE, HARINE, LIFE and MOTOR ‘ACCIDENT: -For Stain rod Particulars appply to the General Agents

UNION TRADING, CO

Frince's Bulldiag

THE BON TON.

LADIES' TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS.

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

Main Store and Showrooms

Tailoring Department

'Puts: 928.

37 Queen's Road Central.

1,3,5, Chiu Lang Street.

CABLE. BONTON,”

PHOTO SUPPLIES,

based on a percentage of profits. He LONG HING & CO.. Kodales and Kodak Films, de do

thought the sum of $6,000 was quite sufficient to be divided amongst the directors whose incipal business was to sign cheques.

Mr. Sime. in reply, said he had nothing to add to what he had already said. A dividend of 20 per cent. was declared.

WEEKLY SHARE <REPORT.

Messrs. W. Logan "&"Co. repor on May 23:

Since our last report business has been quiet and rates have weakened slightly. The amount of business passing has been small principally liquidations for the May Settlement, which takes place to-day. The con- tinued tightness of money is restrict- ing purchases but with any easing up of the financial position we, lock for an improvement in prices.

Banks.--Hongkong and Shanghai Banks. Sales took place at $825 bur at the close shares could be" had at 3620.

Marine Insurances.-Cantons have sellers at $410 ex div.. and also Unions ut $175 ex. div. North Chinas are quoted nominal at Tls. 160 and Far Easterns Tis. 174.

Shipping.Douglases, have declined" slightly and shares are offering, at $85, Sales of Steamboats took place ar $24) and Star Ferries at $30 at which rate more shares are enquired for. Indo-Chinas (deferred) were done at $207 London Register). Shell Trans- ports have buyers at 195/..

Refineries.China Sugars, continuê their upward movement and have. risen from our last quotation of $232 to a buying rate of $237 with busi- ness done for June at $230 and $242: July delivery. Malatons are still en- quired For ar $32.

Docks and Wharves. Kowloon Wharves have declined and shares are Kowloon Docks offering at $83į.

are also quiet with sellers at $152. Shanghai Docks business during the week took place at Ts. 130/131.

Miscellaneous. Cements have been done at $7 and more shares are wanted at SE.90. The following are at buying rates:-China Lights S8+ (old) and $64 (new): China Provi- dens. $6.90; Dairy Farms $234, Hongkong Trams S01; Peak Trams (old) $6.10; Steam Laundries $41. Water Boats $12); Watsons $5.80, and Wisemans $38.

1894

KING OWLOTs, know their car represents the skilled product of many years experience in manufacture for world-wide trade. Rollable operation in-85 countries, under every olimate and road condition, has long age proved the all around paefulness of this powerful eight, cylinder ear.-

Possessing body. lines of distinctive stylishness, luxurious upholstering, and.. beautiful finish, the KING affords just price to owners in many, landa, Durable construction by an old established manufacturer; great economy of upkeep and abundant bill-climbing power are other features of KING excellence,

7-passenger Touring Car Four Handsome Body Models: passanger Foursome sporting model]

7-passenger fclosed car Bedan 2-passanger Boad-King (spoed model]

ARKELL & DOUGLAS, Inc., 88 Canton Bond, 'KHANGHAI:

KING BOTOR CAB COMPANY Export Department 1010 Brow

KINO

USA

DEVELOPING & PRINTING A SPECIALITY.

No. 17A QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL HONGXOSO.

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

WANGHAI

1

$20 per month.

THESE PRICES INCLUDE CLEANING AND ORDINARY GARAGE DUTIES.

EXILE GARAGE

Tel. 1036.

38 & 85, Des Voeur Road Central,

HONGKONG.

Tel. 1036:

THE HOTEL ASIA

WEST BUND, CANTON.

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

Larga and airy rooms, Elevators, Electric Lights and Fans installed.

Hot and cold water service itted, Excellent Cuisine, Bar and Billiard room, Roof Gardon, Cinematograph Theatre and every modera convenience provided,

Special monthly and family rates can be arranged on application to

THE SUN 00, LTD.,

Proprietors.

These Oigarettes 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,

慎兹門賞

六出五號

我

天下雙

Hongkong.

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