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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. 1922

TO-DAY'S CABLES.

(Reuter's Services to the China Mail)

TEACHER'S PENFIONS

PROPOSAL THAT, THEY SHOULD CONTRIBUTE.

LONDON, May 18. The Geddes economy committee's recommendation embodied in the Teachers' Bill was that teachers henceforth shall contribute five per cent. of their salaries towards their pensions instead of the State providing the whole pension as hitherto.

CABINET TO CONSIDER.

LONDON, May 16. Reuter's labby correspondent says the political effect of the govern- ment defeat is not yet known. The Cabinet mee: to marrow to consider the position.

LONDON. May 16.

The government was defeated in a thin Hons be 131 to 148 on a motion for sajnurament which was carried against them en "the Teachers' Superannuation Bill which gives effect to that recommendation.

SHACKIETON'S ESTATE.

ONLY £565.

LONDON, May 16.

Shack pn left nusettied property of a gross value of £56 and net per- somalty pil

TRUE BILL AGAINST BOTTOMLEY.

FOR MISDEMEANOUR.

LONDON May 16.

The grand jury at the Old Bailey has returneds trae bill against Horatio

Bottomley for misdemeanour.

ENGINEERING TRADE DISPUTE.

DIRECT NEGOTIATIONS NOW PROCEEDING.

LONDON, May 16.

A the outcome of a report by Sir William Mackenzie, direct negotiations opened at Westminster to-day between the engineering employers and all the engineering unions. They adicured until tomorrow, the employers under- taking to submit definite proposals.

NATIONAL NEED FOR OIL.

FRANCE'S ATTITUDE TO OTHER CLAIMS.

Paris, May 16.

The French attitude as regards the international oil rights is defined in 3 long semi-official statement which mentions the contract between the Stell Company and the Soviets made recently. It points out that the signature at Genoa of the special French representative was communicated to the Belgian, British and American governments. The result thereof is tha: Franco Belgian interests are now grosped. The contact is for the cefence of each interests of the caucus as apply to prewar undertakings and concessions obtained from former proprietors after nationalization. The etarement proceeds to testify to British good faith in connection with the oil agreements in the Caucasus and mentions that Britain had net sap ported the Shell claims. The United States' attitude in favour of equal treatment is endorsed. It declares that although endeavouring to share the production whenever possible France, while particularly seeking oil supplies in Europe, bas been specially active in Galicia and Rumania.

"AFRICA AND THE BAST.”

A C.MS. EXHIBITION.

LONDON, May 16.

.. An exhibition organised by the Church Missionary Society is being opened to-morrow at the Royal Agricultural Hail by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Rev Doctor Garfield Williams, who has just returned from a missionary investigation or in India, in a speech at a Press luncheon held in connection with the exhibition, esid that Britain by opening communication between fast and west was creating a western industrial revolution in Japan. China, India, and Africa, whereby we are forced to face some of the greatest problems the world has ever faced, problems which we ourselves had not yet solved and which would not be solved except on a basis of the ethics of Christ. Democratic instutions could not be built up in India except on Christian ethics.

COUNTY CRICKET.

FURTHER RESULTS.

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LONDON, May 16...

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

ELAM. H. NEMAZËE of Prince's I.

Buildings, 1 Des Voeux Rd, Hongkong, hereby give notice that in accordance with the condition of pur chase and in uniformity with the names of the vessels owned by me. I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping "ALMERIA" of Hongkong efficit! Act 1891. is respect of the abip

tons register tonnage 2831 tons Eitberto number 113715 of gross tonnage 1606 owned by me, for permission to change her name to "ARMANESTAN", and to have her registered in the new name at the port of Hongkong owned by me.

Any objerim to the proposed change of name must be sent to the Register of Shipping at Hengkong within seven Cars of the appearanes of this advertise-

mert

Dated at Hongkong, this seventeenth day of May, 199

B. H. NEKAZEE.

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NOTICE.

H. M. H. NEMAZEE, of Prince's Buildings, 1 Des Voeux Rosd, Hongkong, hereby give notice that in accordance with the conditions of par-

FOR SALE.

Teak Sideboard, Washstand and FOR SALE--16 inch Century Fau Dressing Table, hire size. Also Mis- cellaneous Household Furniture. Apply 33 Yik Kee Buildings, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

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PUBLIC AUCTIONS

THE Cadersigned here received instruc Eops to sell by Public Auction, (FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED), UD

TUESDAY,

May, 182, camencing at 2.50 pm at their sler Rooms, No. 8, Des Tax Road, Corner of Ice House Street,- Sundry Honsebald Linens, Cut-glass Ware. Good Selection of Italan Marbles. tc. &C &c. Comprising:-

Battenberg Bedspreads, Table Covers and Dailies. Pillow Cases, Single and Double Bed Sheets, Turkish Bath

Also

chase and in uniformity with the names Towels, Damask Table Clothe, Face of the vessels owned by me, I bare Towels, Bed Valances, Calico, White applied to the Board of Trade, under Shirtings, &E- Section of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894, in respect of the ship "JOHN SANDERSON of Hongkong oficial number $5284 of gross tonnage 3271 tons register tonnage 2081 tons hitherto owed by me, for permission to ebange

Val St. Lambert's Ice Cream-Plates, Fruit Plates Vares, Frait Dishes, Liquear Sets, Plates, Bowls, Dishes, &%.

And

ber name to "DASHTESTAN and to Ornaments, Electric Lamps, Vases, &

bare her registered in the new name at the port of Hongkong as owned by me. Any objection to the proposed change of name must be sett to the Register of Shipping at Hongkong within seven days of the appearance of this advertise- !

ment.

Dazed'st Hongkong, this seventeenth day of May, 1922.

H. M. II. NEMAZEE.

Hears. Lammert Bros. are instructed to sell

The s.. KAM MA Now lying of Shamshaipo under an Order of the Court by

PUBLIC AUCTION

on

SATURDAY,

the 27th day of May, 1922,

at 12 noot.

In One Lot

at their Auction Rooms in Duddell Street

The ship is a wooden ship of approximately 1800 tons capacity with accommodation for about 800 Chiness passengers.

Length 252 ft or thereabouts Beam 25 ft. or thereabouts.

For particulars to view apply to Messrs. Lammert Bros. The Auctioneers.

For further particulars apply to

MESSES. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER Prince's Buildings,

or to MESSES. LAMMERT BROS.-

the Auctioneers

Daddel Street. Hongkong. May 17, 1922

A selection of Marble Statuettes,

*c.

On view on Monday.

': -Cash on delivery.

HUGHES & FOUGE

Auctioner

Hongkong, May 15, 1992

(for soccent of the ccucerned).

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TUESDAY,

May 23, 1992, commencing at

at their Sales "Booma, .7.30 pt

Na S, Des Voeux Road, Corner at Tes Hoare Street,

TEAKWOOD AND BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, BRASS AND TEAK- WOOD TWIN BEDSTEADS, CARPETS,

&c.

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sa'e. to be held on MONDAY, the and day of May, 1955, at 3 pm, at the Obces of the Public Works Department, be order of His Excellency the Governor. of one Lot of CROWN LAND at Shan- kiwan Road, in the Coln y ef Hongkong. for a term of 13 years with the option of renewal at a Crown lient to be fixed by the Sarveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The S.S. TRIESTE ” From TRIESTE rie VENICE, BRINDISI, PORT SAID, ADEN. COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are here by informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon hari and Godown Co. Limited. wherce, and or from the wharves de livery may be obtained.

NOTICES.

LANE, CRAWFORDS

FOR PRETTY DESIGNS IN

ENGLISH CHINAWARE

TEA SETS

DESSERT SETS

DINNER SETS

BREAKFAST & EARLY MORNING SETS.

STOCK PATTERNS IN BLUE & GOLD

WHITE FLUTED & WILLOW

PATTERN

FRENCH GLASSWARE

NEW STOCKS. REDUCED PRICES.

J!].

LANE, CRAWFORD LTD.

NEW

COLUMBIA RECORDS

RIO NIGHTS

WALTZ

3576

OUT OF THE SHADOWS

Optional Carge will be forwarded acles retice to the contrary be given before 17th inst.

6185

3429

3404

MOONLIGHT

3430

MT MI...

UH ME OR MY

AT

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowes, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the

3rd inst. will be subject to rest.

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 2nd pros, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 93rd inst., at 10

Lit.. Comprising:- Dining Suites. Chesterfeld Solas, Armchairs (new), Card and Occasional by Iables, Teakwood Twin Bedstests, arge and mall Wardrobes, Dressing tables and Chairs, Washstands, d famed Tesswood), Sideboards, Dinner Gist Ware, Cooking Stores, Cutlery, Wazyons, Dinner Services, Crockery, & & Electro-plated Ware,

Electric Reading Lamps, Screens, Sundry Blackwood Furniture, Chairs, Cabinets, Pictures,

Also

Vickers

1 Piano by Broadwood, 1 Bad's Grand Piano, Ice Boxes, Sewing Machines.

(Full Particulars from Catalogue). Terms: Cash on delivery,

HUGHES & HOUGH, Auctioneers Hongkong, May 17, 1952,

THE PENALTY

No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, May 17, 1992.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE. FROM NEW TORK.

THE Steamship

THE

"JESERIC,"

having arrived, from the above Port, Consignees of cargo by her are hereby informed that all goods are be

at their

risk fato Landed ing the tazardous and/or extra beardons Godowns of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.

Goods not cleared by the 23rd inst. will be subject to rent.

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All broken, chafed and damaged packages are to be left in the Godown where they will be examined at 10a.m. on the 23rd inst.

Claims against the steamer must be presented within ten days of arrival, otherwise they will not be recognized.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by. ns in any case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be counter. signed by

THE BANK LINE, LIMITED.

General Agents.

WYOMING...

LAZY MISSISSIPH

AINT WE GOT FIX (NOT SO LONG AGO

REBECCA

.FOX TROT

ANDERSON'S

THE BLUE

BIRD

New Premises at 16A, Des Voeux Road Central (Formerly occupied by Mackintosh.)

Come and visit Hongkong's new Ice-cream and Candy Palace, Make the Blue Bird Cafe your rendezvous and meet over a nice Ice-cream Sandy.

Hare you tasted our Steaming Hot Coffee, or Hot Malted Milk?--If not, it is time you should.

Sole Agents :-

Suzuki & Co.

SAKURA BEER

Alexandra Buildings.

Tel 468 & 467.

DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.,

(THE EUROPEAN GARAGE/

LTD.

CARS

Open and Closed FOR

EIRE

Middlesex beat Warwickshire at Lords, by nine wickets. In the fast `innings Lee made 114 and Hendren 172 not out. For the Warwicks in their

second innings Bates scored 118.

Surrey beat Hampshire at the Oval, by an innings and 28, Fender con- tributing 185. In Hampshire's second innings Bowell scored 114.

Sceret and Eesex played at Leyton In Somerset's first Morris book

8 for 106. In Essex's second Russell scored 123.

This message appears to be garbled towards the end, but we gather that Lancashire beat Leicestershire by orly two runs.]

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U.S.A. CLEAVES TO POLICY.

NO EUROPEAN ENTANGLEMENTS.

WASHINGTON, May 17.

It was stated at the White House to day that the Note declining to participate in The Hague commission was intended to leave a door open for farther conversations. The United States is indisposed to accept Britain's invitation to sit on a commission to investigate Turkish atrocities against Christian minorities in Asia Minor.

GREECE HAS NEW CABINET.

A BUSY PREMIER.

ATEENS, May 17, Greece bas a new cabinet under the premiership of M. Stratos who is also minister for war and foreign affairs.

GERMAN BUSINESS IN SWEDEN.

CLOSING DOWN.

CHRISTIANA, May 17. The Aften Post learns that Hago Stinbes The Gerasa "bors” will shortly close his branches here and at Stockholm and Copenhagen, because of considerable difficulties in competing in the world's markets despite the low value of the mark t

LIVING DEABER IN AUSTRIA.

A QUARTER UP.

VIENNA, May 17.

official statement of the cost of living in Austria says it increased

fi per cent in the past month.

GOUVERNEUR MORRIS-The Perality GOLDWYN

A truly wonderful picture'; its qualities: THE STORY: by Gouverneur Morris. THE PRODUCTION: by Rez Beach,

THE STAR: Lon Chaney, even more extraordinary

than in "The Miracle Man.””

THE PHOTOGRAPHY: It's a Goldwyn, THE DRAMA: as strong as anything we have

ever seen.

Patrons are requested not to bring Children,

STARTING TO-DAY AT

THE

CORONET.

Hongkong, May 17, 1922.

TOYO KISEN KAISHA

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

SA "PHISTO MARU”

From SAN FRANCISCO HONO-

PORTS, LULU, JAPAN

SHANGHAI & MANILA.

The above same steamer having arrived

on Tuesday, 16th May, 1922, consigness of eargo are hereby notified to present their Bill of Lading And take for counter-signature, immediate delivery from alongade. steamer or the Company's Godova, where all cargo impeding immediate discharge will be landed at Consigneer risk

Storage will be assessed on, cargo remaining undelivered after Tuesday, 23rd May, 1922

All broken, chafed and damaged pickages will be landed into the Com- pany's Godowa where same will be. examined on Tuesday, 23rd May, 1922, at 10 am.

No eisime will be recognised after goods Eave left the Steamer or Godown, and none will be entertained if present- et later than three weeks after prrital of steamer,

No fire insurance Whatever will"de flected

Hongkong, May 10, 1922.

Hanay

482 in Hongkong and Kowloon TEL`

TEL.

8552

482.

3552.

"KING GEORGE IV." WHISKY,

THE TOP NOTCH

OF SCOTCH.

RIPS IN YEARS.

RARE IN QUALITY.

The Distillers Company,

Limited.

Edinburgh.

SOLE AGENTE:

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD,

WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTE,

¿L, QUEENI · ROAD] - D

HONGKONG.