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FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1921.

CARLE KAD KEEL

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F. E Torre

WAVE AME

MERCURY MOTOR GAE "GERAL OFFICE

CO.

59-81 Des Vorm: Boad Cmtrs),

HONGKONG.

ANNUAL MEETING.

TONGKONG AND HOWLOIN WHARF AND GO DOWN CO., LTJ.

MAN BRANCH É Stow Book

545

Bozeman Road, }, már

WALK SHOP.

THE CHINA MAIL.

was armed with a dagger caught her by the wrist and threatened to kill her if she gave the alarm. He then took from her finger' a gold ring valued at $12. The other man took from ber coat pocket $10 in notes. Both men then left her and ran up the hill in the direction of Honghon,

FOREIGN DYES.

EXPORT REGULATIONS,

LOCAL CHINESE FIRM FINED,

Before Magistrate Lindsell this morning, Mr. N. L., Smith, Superin- tendent of Imperts and Exports, charged Li Sham, of the Leung Yo Hong. of No. 124, It was proposed by Mr., H. Hum-Des Voeux Road West, with having phreys and seconded by Mr. A. E improperly described five packages Grifin that the Hon. Mr. E. V. Dat sulphate of soda which he proposed Parr and Mr. A. H. Compton be re to export. elected directors Carried unanim orsky.

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Mr. A. E. Hal who appeared fix

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be

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MOTOR CAR FOR SALE.

SEATER 6 CYLINDER STUDE-

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seen an application to Commander

BAKER. PRICE $3,000. Can BMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE. M. Cowen, H.M.S. Alacrity, Naval Yard.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

ORDERS BY LIEUT COLONEL LG. BIEN, D.SO. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT.

Hoogteng,

Friday, 4th February, 1921.

NOTICE

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

Tas Office will be entirels CLOS LED TUESDAY, and WED. NESDAY, the Sib& 9th February, 1991.

Licensed Warehouses will

| entirely CLOSED on those dates.

YL SHITA,

Superintendent. Imports and Exports.

*Hongkong, Fedpary 1, 1922

instant.

BANK HOLIDAYS.

NOTICES.

LANE CRAWFORD'S 'QUALITY' SALE

FOR ONE WEEK ONLY

HARDWARE,

EVERY ARTICLE

IN OUR

SILVER &

DEPARTMENTS

(1st F.008). be..

1. Parades.

Parades for week ending 12th Febru the defence entered a plea of notary, will be held in ncccedance with Mr. Ha Leung proposed, and Mr. guilty.

Programme of Work.

I accordance with Ordinance No. 5 The thirty-fourth ordinary annual}]. W. Kew seconded, that Messrs. Mr. Smith said that foreign dres Muskotry.

of 1912, the EXCHANGE BANKS mäening of shareholders of the Hong-F. Maitland and H. Percy Smith, were

allowed to be No. 3 Platean will fire Part. II. will be CLOSED for the Transaction of kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown F.C.A.. be re-elected auditors at a sold in the Colony

Annual Masketry. Course on Sunday,PUBLIC BUSINESS TUESDAY, Co., Ltd.. was heid al-noon to-day, i temuneration of,,$700 each. Carried protection for British manufac 13th February, at 10 am. on King's and WEDNESDAY, the 8th & 9th at the offices of Messrs. Jardines į 'unanimously.

tured dyes Foreign dyes were Park Range: Matheson & Co. Lid. The Hen. The Chairman: This, gentlemen, importable into the Colony onl Officer for duty: Lieat. F.C. Hall.. Hongkong, February 3, 1921. Mr. John Johnstone, chairman, pre- concludes the proceedings. I thank under special licence, and Promstiáng. sided, and

there were present Si: you for your attendance, Dividend then they must be re-exported as

The following Promotions will take Paul Chater, the Hon, MF. E. V. D. į warrants may be had on application received Suspicion having been

eflect from this date. Parr, Messrs. A. O. Lang A. Hon the 5th.

aroused that certain firms wee Compton M. Dodwell, A. S.F

No. 1 Platoon. importing foreign dyes and keeping

Alderson Cvice Sergt. T.P.M. them in the Colony exporting other

To be Sergeant. No. 201 Pra E. W. Bevan M. C. Commissioned.

CO., LIMITED.

for export as dyes were searched on Friday and out of ten cases belong-

Gattas, D. J. Graham (director); HONGKONG LAND AND BUILDING staff in their stead, packages returned W. S. Blown secretary); and the following shareholders: Messrs. J. Hooper, S. Ellis, A. W. Heron, P. K. Koot. H. Humphreys... T. Petrit. G. C. Moxon, Chan St Ki, J. H. Walace, H. 0. Leung, J. V. Kew, and A. E. Gaña.

and

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To be Corporals.

No. 183 Pte. T. R. Ronnett, MM. Na 195 Pre A. W, Roberts, M.- Mounted Infantry Section. Bay co Friday, 11th February, at 15 Farade at Polo Grouni, Causeway

Dress: Optional.

p..

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Cadet Company

The thiny-second ordinary meetinging to the defendant's arm, five were of shareholders of the Kowloon Land found to contain sulphate of soda. and Bulking Company. Lid.. was a mistake and the boatman who Mr. Hall said that the whole thing held at noon today at the offices of was engaged to take packages After the Secretary had read the the Company in Victoria Buildings, board the ss. Chuenchow" for natie convening the meeting...

Hongkong. Mr. J. E. Peace Chan-exportation to Maczo was entirely to The Chaman said; Gentlemen, man of the Company), presided, and blame. Altogether ten packages were I propese with your consent to take there were also presen: Father The report and accounts as read. Robert. Messrs. J. Rodger tdirector).as instructed to take the ave

taken delivery of and the boatman No parade on Tuesday, 8th instant. The chief alterations in the balanse L. S. Gresshill W. R. Wilkinson, packages of dyes to the "Chun

G. F. E. RAPSON, BL.-Major, shoer last year are the additional. H. Seth, J. M. Machado and Machow

Adjutant, EK V. D. Corps. the other amdants of capital expenditure in con- bray S. Northcote isecretary).

fre rection with our Buildings and!

packages containing sulphate The Secretary read the notice cor- of soda, to the shop. An illiterate Whares. The sum of $165.629.67 vering the meeting

NOTICE. ender Kowloon Buildings covers out!

mam, he made the mistake of The Chaimmar said: Gentlemen.-patting the **TOBE payments Cering the year for the new The report and statement of accounts on the ship.

packages Hongkong Rife League. As soon as the Office and the new reinforced con together with the Auditors' repert firm discovered the mistake on the Team Shoot on Saturday. 19th inst... ezett godown. The latter, which has having been in your hands for some Saturday, a representative was sent at pum Corps Team verons H.MS been utilized throughout the year, has days, I propose to take as read. been of very considerable value to the

to report to the Land E. Office, but Titania. unfortunately the office was closed Company in relieving the congestion

and his clients had no option but to which otherwise would have been

wait until, the Monday. The dyes perienced had we been forced to rely

were intended for Shekki. on or old godowns, which, in spite of the extra accommodation we are Low the to offer, continue to keep comfortably fall.

The amount mentioned as since expended under the heading Kow Joon Wharves reprisents the cost to date of the steel work for the extens sion of our No, I wharf, which we hope to be in a position to complete! during the next month or two.

Cross

The net profit for the year is regret to say somewhat below th for 1919 being $16.612.28 as against $18.922.46 in spite of the fact that our revenue from tents and interest! shows an increase...

This resch is entirely due to ex-

our repairs Bitt being fest under Pendiuce on upkeep of our property,

$5,000 as compared with only $1.335

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The dyes were of Japanese origin TE Steamship

"HUNGARIA,"

Owing to the boycott of Japanese goods in the country, they had to be |

as sulphate of soda." packed in matting in the same way From TRIESTE, VENICE, PEXANG

and SINGAPORE

Mr. Smith said that the packages

informed that all Goods are

in the previous year, the heaviest of dyes were larger than those of sulONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby expenditure being in the external phate of soda and tere marks. I renovation of our entire property.

was curious that the unmarked pack-being landed at their risk into the Go- downs of the Hongkong and Eowloom Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd,

wharves delivery may be obtained.. at Kowloon, whence and/or from the

enlass zotice to the contrary be given Optional Cargo will be forwarded

before 3rd February.

As the shortage of hersing acromages should-be put on board and the modation in our district appears to be marked enes removed to the shop. receipts for 1920 are as cute to-day as it was when address- .543.97 tess than for 1919. which ing you last year, your Directors have Office took a serious view of the case. Mr. Lindsell asked if the I. and E. merce' is accounted for by a slight decided to further postpone any con- "Mr. Smith said he did as it was a decrease in earnings and an increase! remplated re-development of the pro- convenient mistake which could be in the cost of maintenance of railway perry with the exception of sick and Bahters. This results in a needed repairs to rools. row being

some often repeated. slight dir net on in cur next profits, carried out, the houses appear to be but your Dieters porsider that the

A fine of $50 was imposed."

No claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godown, and all

in, habitable condition, and there is LATEST SHIPPING NEWS. Goods ramsining undelivered after the "figures justin them in recommending therefore to immediate urgency for

an increase of St in the bonus to rebuilding shareholders, which I must will meeti with your approval.

As you are no doubt aware Si Made Fitzmaurice lately carried out

a survey of this harbour with a view

to advising the Hongeng Government on its future development.

It is now proposed to pay a divi-

dend of $2.90 per share or 10 cents

ARRIVALS.

9th inst will be subject to rant..

A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.

NOTICE

*

COMMENCING

ON JANUARY 31st.

SPORTS

(1st FLOOR)

WILL BE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS:

FOR CASH

OUR STOCK COMPRISES THE FOLLOWING

AND COOKING UTENSILS,

EGUSEHOLD

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION

IN

AND

ALUMENTUM, TIN HOUSEHOLD AND TOILET,

BRUSH WARE. STERLING SILVER CUTLERY δ ELECTRO-FLATE.

ELECTRIC COOKING

SPORTS

ENAMELLED WARS

HEARTH SUITES AD)

LAMPS.

APPLIANCES,

GEAR

FOR

ALL ACCESSORIES AND APPAREL TENNIS, GOLF, FOOTBALL and HOCKEY.

ALL SHOP

-..

CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

ON TUESDAY, the Sih Instant, and

on WEDNESDAY, the 9th Instant, all Departments will be CLOSED for business,

な

On these dates THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY will be open for the purpose of dispens ing prescriptions as follows:-.

1 ..

10. to

6 PM. 10.30 Px.

A."S. WATSON & CO., LTD. Eongkong, February 2, 1921.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

FATRY forms may now be obtained at the Pavilion ENTRIES CLOSE on Tuesday, FEBRUARY 15.

L- S. GREENHILL.

Hon. Secretary.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

HERE will be a Competition at

FANLING ou SUNDAY, 6th February, "for a Cap to be presented. Conditions:-18 holes, Medal Play from Scratch. On Old Course, Post Entries. Competitors choose their own partners Only one card to be taken by each player.

L. S. GREENHILL"

Hon. Stertiary Hongkong, February 4, 1921.

i

All claims against the steamer must TO SECRETARIES OF CLUBS AND

he presented to the Undersigned on The ss." Teiresias," Capt. Riepen or before the 19th inat, or they will

not be recognized.

per share less than last year and tohausen, 4821 tons, strived this carry forward $535.36 To account.

a new morning at 7.45 2m, from Sngapore

with 740 tons of general cargo etc.

I now beg to propose that the re- The ss. "Delta." Capt. Hethering port and accounts 2 presented beton, 4,738.57 tons, arrived this month inst. at 10a.m.

Mr. J. M. Machado seconded, and the motion was carried.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where ther will be examined on the Nó Fire Insurance has been effected Bils of Lading will be countersign- The s.s- **Simferopol," Capt.

ed by Steinberg, 1,493 tons, arrived this

DODWELL & Co., LTD. morning at 7 am. from Bangkok

Agents with 2,000 tons of rice.

Horglong. February 4, 1991.

Up to the present there is no in- l'adopted and passed and shall be glad ing at 7.30 am. from Shanghai with dication of when we may expect it some member will kindly second 80 tons of general cargo and 240. receive his report, but bearing is the motion.

bags of mail. mind the fact that he has to visualize Hongkong 30 years hence, I do not suppæe that he is at all likely to put

Mr. J. Rodger proposed, and Mr. Forward suggestions for development Northcote secorded, the cocarination with a view to the future without first of the Rev. Father Robert as direc- taking time for consideration. His tor of the Company. report may therefore be delayed for some months.

The motion was carried.

DEPARTURES.

The s.s." Glenince," Capt. Kennett sailed for London via Singapore at daylight to-day with 500 tons of general cargo.

The re-election of Mr. Rodger and I mention this matter because there of Father Robert as directors of the exists in the Colony a feeling of ap- Company was then approved, on the prehension that when the report does proposition of Mr. Seth, seconded by The ss. "Eurytylus," Capt. HiL come to hand it will be found that Sir Mr. Greenhill.

sailed for Yokohama via Shanghai at Maurice.recommends the erection of The re-election of Mr. Perry Smith | 8 a.m. to-day with 500 tons of general Government wharves at the back of as auditor, at a remuneration of $100 cargo. those now occupied by Talkoo.

per annum was carried, on the motion

The s.s. "Hatching." Captain

If such a suggestion is put forward of the Rev. Father Robert, seconded Stewart, sailed for Foochow via

I think it will be found that attached by Mr. Greenhill." thereto is a recommendation that the Government should not enter into direct competition with existing con certs but should endeavour to come to some mutually satisfactory arrange. ment therewith, either as regards management or for the acquisition of existing companies.

This conduded the business.

This. however, is looking a good many years ahead, and I merely touch on i now to allay fears which may exist in the minds of present share-

HIGHWAY ROBBERS.

FOTAL COOLIE WOUNDED.

WOMAN INTIBUIDATED.

A coolie employed at the Repulse

Swatow at 3 p.m. "today with 800 tons of general cargo.

CLEARANCES.

The s.s. "Pakhoi," British, cleared to-day and will sail for Foochow at 6 am, tomorrow.

The

Teiresias," British, cleared to-day and will sail for Shang- hai at noon to-morrow.

S.5.

! TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENT.

THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.

holders that their investments in this Bay Hotel was returning to the hotel -concem are not so good as they via Wanchai Gap Road, yesterday thought they were, or that the Gov-morning, when he was accosted near ernment will be encouraged to them the golf links by three men, one of selves embark upon an opposition con whom produced a dagger and threz- cern without heed for existing under tened to stab him if he offered THE THIRTY SECOND ORDINARY takings of a similar nature.

any resistance.

ANNUAL MEETING of the With these remarks, Gentlenen; this

He grappled with map, but the other two SHAREHOLDERS in the Company beg to propose the adoption of the bore him to the ground. In the will be held at the Offics of the Com- Report and accounts.

course of the struggle on the pany. St. George's Reilding. Charet Mr. G. C. Moxon said: "Good ground, the man with the dagger DAY, the 22nd day of Fehmary, 1921, Road, Victoria, Hongkong on TUES wine requires no bush." The excel wounded him in the thigh. "The at 11 o'clock in the forenoon for the lent Beures before you require no robbers took $5.63 from his coat purpose of receiving a Rtatement of eulogy from me. I think the manage pocket, and stole a bundle of clothing Accounts and the Recorrof the Director pient should receive our hearty valued at $390 which he was carry for the year ending December 31st, 1920 thanks. 1 second the adoption of the ing, and then decamped up the hill- and declaring a Dividend. report.

side.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the

The motion was carried unanim- A Chinese married woman living Company will be CLOSED from on Stonecutters, who was walking SATURDAY, the 12h Fahrmory, 1921, Petrie proposed, and Mr. from Hanghom to Yaudati through until TUESDAY, the 22nd February,

ously.

Mr.

P. K.

· By Order of the

ok seconded, the confirms a short cut path behind the King's 1921 both days inclusive. tion of Mr. D. M. Graham, Mr. A. Park Range, yesterday afternoon, was Lang, G. M. Delwell, and Mr.half way through the park when A. §. ebay so directors. Carried two men suddenly stepped out of

• unanimousty.

BOARD OF DIRECTOBR., the bushes. One of the men who Hongkong, 3rd February, 1921.

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ALL preliminary notices of forth- coming meetings, lectures and entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, as announced in May and June of are charged for at the rate of $1 each,

last year) providing that they do not Joccupy more than four lines.

future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.

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