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THURSDAY, APRIL 12. 1925).

INTIMATIONS.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LETTED.

TOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that PN thì THIRTY-FOURTH OR DINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offices, St. George's Building, on SATURDAY, 21st April, 1929, at 11.30 AM, for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Lecounts to 28th February 1993, and aleating Directors and Auditor. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will ba CLOSED from the 14th to the 21st April, 1923, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors.

Agents.

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Hongkong, April 4, 1923.

HOUSING COMMISSION.

THE Undersigned would be glad

WANT

ADVERTISEMENTS

35 WORDS 8 IMBERTIONS, UL. PREPAID. Every additional word 4 Genbu

for a insertions.

TO LET.

TO LET.-Seven-roomed detached house with teanis lawn and garage for two cars. Apply to PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING.

TO LETTwo Airy Office Rooms on top floor of 6, Queen's Road Central. Apply to Gande. Price & Co., Ltd.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MAILS FROM SHANGHAL ither unavoidable. Experience has within our power to do so so it

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OVERLAPPING PROBLEM

Our quotation yesterday from the remarks of the chairman of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, on the irregularity of muls between Hongkong and Shanghai; has brought us, says the N. D. Daily News of April 7, a letter of explanation from the Chinese Post Office of which the following parngraphs should certainly be given !--

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It has often happened that when we held mails for a large liner due to sail on a specific date, coinciding with the sailing of a coaster, this finer has been delayed by fog and

proved also that when we actually | may be hoped that the mail service. keep the mail for the faster vessel will improve. Nobody wishes to a slower boat leaves here and rea- be unfair to the C. P. O. Its in- ches Hongkong ahead of her but ternal service, carried on in spite without the mail which we held of civil war and bandits with most foundation for complaint. - back thus causing delay, and praiseworthy steadiness, has long been a subject of admiration, It also has happened that a vessel Where criticism has been excited scheduled to sail at a given hour is that with several months' notice has without giving notice to the of the imponding change, insuffi Post Office loft port two hours cient preparation seemed to have" ahead of time and without the mail: been made to cope with the extra Although the agents to whom we work due to the disappearance of complain are profuse in apologies, the foreign post offices. Hence they do not get the blame which the grumbles, which, however, we unfortunately falls'on us,

may hope and believe will grow less and less as the C, P. O. gets. into its stride..

The writer goes on to say that "this overlapping of mails to and from Hongkong is one that has existed for years even during the this we are bound to point out that, life of the B. P. O.". As regards quite independently of the speech at Hongkong quoted yesterday, we' TO LET-One Büropean fat la other circumstances and mile from a correspondent in Hongkong have received private: complaints had to be shipped by who is not apt to be hysterical, Road. Apply to No 32 Kennedy the first available vessel.saying that the irregularities were

or Road,

to receive in writing on before the 20th. inst. suggestions from members of the general public in regard to:----

1.-(1) The standardisation (with)

"Lee Building" Wanchai Gap

FOR SALE.

have

Take Care of Yourself." If you want a clear head and good

from the body, as is always the case digestion you must not let you bowels become clogged with poisonous warto when you become constipated. Prepr food, ana undange of water and plenty The liners have eventually such that the possibility of a of outdoor exercise should keep your arrived and subsequent mails private courier service was seriously bowels regular. Whon that fails you: have been despatched by her, thus being considered. However, the Tay cause a gentle movement of the should take Chamberlains Tablets. reaching Hongkong in advance of Chinese Post Office assures us that bowala and are easy and pleasant to the previous mail. This is not an "the cause of complaint has been take. For sale by all Chomiats and

the object of reducing the A Bargain For Sale-Dinner infrequent occurrence but is altoge practically eradicated where it was Storekopers.

cost of buildings) of

(a) Designs for houses,

(b) Fixtures and fittings for

houses.

suit only made in Jan. Cost

$100 will sacrifice for $70. Apply Box 1424 c/o "China Mail."

(2) The reduction of the cost of FOR SALE-MOTOR BOAT. 25

building materials,

(3) The use of cheaper or more suitable kinds of building materiale,

feet. Perfect.condition, 9/12 "Universal" motor, 4 cylinders en bloc. Bosch magneto, reverse gear. Exceptionally well fitted with electric

(1) The greater employment of light, ice boxes, life-belts, cushions,

labour saving machines dovices.

or

(4) Improved methods for the transportation of building materials,

(0) Procuring an increased sup

ply of skilled labourers,

(7) Reducing the number of mid-

dlemen,

(6) Other methods for reducing the cost of house construc- tion. 2.-Mensures which should

be taken by the Government for promoting any of the above objecte 3.-Measmes which should be

window curtains, brass-work, dinghy, etc. etc. Box No. 1423 care of

"China Mail."

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION

DARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Publis Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of April, 1923—at 3 pm, at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor taken by the Government of tine Lot of CROWN LAND at Kennedy Town in the Colony of Hongkong, for

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(1) To increase the quantity, term of 75 years, with the option of of bousing accommodarenswal at a Crown Rent to be fixed tion and in particular by the Surveyor of His Majesty the (2) To facilitate the build- King, for one further term of 78 years.

ing of more houses for

occupation by

(i) Persons of moderato

means

(ii) The working classes";

H. E. POLLOCK,

Chairman, Housing Commission.

Prince's Buildings,

9th April, 1928.

FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG LEAGUE

CLUB GROUND, HAPPY VALLEY.

SATURDAY, 14th APRIL, 1923.

V.

DIVISION II. Kick off 3.15 p.m.

KINGS

THE REST (Winnors) DIVISION L Kick off 4.45 p.m.

KINGS H.M.S. AMBROSB (Winners) (Runners-up) Admission to stand $1; Chairs 50 Cts, Services in uniform. Chairs $0 Cts.

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NOTICE.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

WE, the undersigned JOHN D.

HUMPHREYS & SON, of Alexandra Building, Des Voeux Road Central, hereby give notice that we have This DAY authorised Mr. JOHN DAVID HUMPHREYS to sign our firm name per procuration.

Dated this 4th day of April, 1923, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON.

NOTICE

SMALL Investors, Share and Real Estate: Co, will buy or dispose of shares: from, $100; and · : over. Temporary office, 9 Des Voeux Road, Telephone 4300

FRENCH LESSONS

MOUSSION

18, Morrison Hill Bond.

THE KWONG KWUI GO, PHOTO SUPPLIES.

60. Queen's Road Central- Telephone Nos2170.

Photos of R. 2. H. Prinos of

ales, landing an skis:

SWAY HOUSE

HAT

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20

60-

Dover-Pan Kau

Eggs, Hen,-Ha! Tan (cooking) par doi 94

87

MARKET

PRODUCE IN HONGKONG.

APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICES. ·

Butcher Meat.

Poultry.

April 4, June

Japo

1913.

1918.

1914.

April 4 June

June

1919. 1918

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

Cta.TM

1814

Ote.

Cta.

Bael Biriola-Met Ling Pab.

Prime Out

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Ots.

Ctai

23

24

12

Chlaken-Kal

26

... lb. 65

30

24

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Corned,-Ham Ngau Tak...

Capons, Small,--Shi Ka!

40

25

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Ba

10

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Floss-Shla

28

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24

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Cmpoos, Large,—Sin in

46

Breast-Ngau Nam

24

20

18

Duck,-Ap...

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34

19 11

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Soop-Toog Tok

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24

18

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18

Steak.-Ngao Yuk Pa

28

24

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Steak Siriola-Ngan Lan Sanmgta, - Ngan Cheong, Ballock's Brains,-Ngia No per ani 14

34

30

$6

90

90

Eggs, Hen-Kat Tan (fresh)..per dos. 30 Foris, Canton,--Kal...

25

1b, 80

26

10

19

Bowls, Rainan-Bot Nam Kal

40

28

--Tongas, freab,---Ngan Lã each 80- Tongue, warned.—Hạn NgoH

-50

Goose,-Ngo

24

Pigeons, Canton,-Pak Kapach. 25

30.

... each... cena. Read,-Ngau Tau....... bach 1,10 Heart, Ngin Bam... Ib. 15

60

"

Ho!how,-Hol Hat Pak Kap

1.00

1.20

13

14

esch 31 Turkeys, Cock,--Fo Kal Hang Ib. 80

2

Honor, Ba NgoKn, 24

Turkeys, Han,-Fo Kai Na

20

16

Foot-Ngan Kenk...mah 15

10

19

Gulpe,--Sha Trader i

in each '...

Khoya Ngan Y

15

10

12

Pheasant-Shan Hale an

1+

Ngan Medi

84

20

Quall, Om Chun

2

30

Hvor,-Ngau Ko... B. 10

13

14

Partridge-Obe Kr

M

H

Tripė (undressid), Nga To lb. 8°

ments.

Galves' Head and Fest,--Egan-taal-

ban-jouk ...

Bot $1.20

1.00

1.00

Y.

28*

15

38

28

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Shoulder,-Yeung Sha

34-

**

Baddie,-Young On Yuk

36

16

Pig's Chitilaga, -Cha Chong

98

36

faturat

jds per sale plan, 8,00 50

Brain,-Ohu No

13

12

Fest, Cho Koak

... 15, 15

15

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Fry-Cha Chap

40

35

18

Lemona, (Amarina),-Kam Bhan

E

Head ----Cha Thi

18

20

Ear Monge ch

Bear-Cha Bam ............. nich 10

10

10

16

Kičnoja,--Cha Ylo... 1. each 10

Lichoss, Dried, (small stone),-

IQ

Lai Chi Kon ib. 39

3

"

Liver-Cha Kon..

... lb. 40

30

Oranges, (Canton), Awoot--

14

10

R.

Pork Chop,-ho Pal Kwas..

*.30

25

23

12

Leg,-Oto Pel

98

Loin,-Chu Hsu Tan Fat or Lard-Oba Ya

B

18 M

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21

Shan-shang Tim Chang Ib. 15 Omuges, Thu Ohangin Pears, (Canton), Cookdag,-Sha It's '14 Pazuis-Fa Shang

24

3

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Choop's Head and Feet,-Yeang

Persimmons, Large

Hang The ****

60

20

Plantain,-Tal Chin ma

8

7

12

10

Walnuts.--Hop To

lb, 15

Grapes-Fo Tai Tee ...

25

20

Inland Lot No. 241

PARTICULARS OF TIB LOT.

Q,

Lomlity.

Inland Lot No. 291,

Konurdy Town,

Boundary MARITO-

BR.

PUBLIC AVOTION.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of the

latting by Public Auction Sale, to be hold on MONDAY, the 16th day of April 1923, at 2 P.M., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of CROWN LAND *t Roads, Kowloon, in the Colony of junction of Nathan and Gascoigne Hongkong for a term of 25 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 75 years.

No. of Bais.

PAR

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Gracelyne Boada, Howtoon.

Locality.

7.

Boundary

1

Square foot.

About

Matton Chop,Ioung Fel Swab lb. 36.

Log-Young Pal.

4

30

The-Keak. any bek 70 Heart-Young Bam... eich. 10 Kidneys,—Teung Tin- mah 15 Jiren, Young Kim nói Tôn TỬ Bucking Figs, bo order, --Chu Tini.... 25 Buck, Boul-Shang Ngan You sit in 20.. Hutton,-Shang Yeung Yan,, 36. Veal,--Ngan Teal Tak

+

Sausages, ----Ngan Tual Choring 30

Berbel,Ka Yéme

EX

Fruits.

3 Almonds,--Hang Yan .......` ...Jb. 65

Apples, (California)---Kam Shan

Ping Ko " ~~~Bananen, (brida's), Macao, Ban Being Chlo Chiambola-Yeung Tu.. Cocoanum,-Yo Te

Lemons, China,--Ling Mong....... lb. 14

35

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CAN I WEAR IT AGAIN NEXT SEASON ?

Of course you can, if you

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propor precautions before storing but be sure the cloth has been thorough- ly sterilized.

Think of the germs, dust,

and other dangerous matter which garments gather when worn. Our hygienical

Dry-cleaning process will ensure your clothing being free from germs, which no other method can do.

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HEAD OFFICE and. WORKS YAUMATI, Tel. K St. HONGKONG DEPOT, 16, Stanley Street, Tel. 0 1279.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

JARTICULARS saă Ovnditions of the letting by Public Anation Bale, bo bà held on MONDAY, the, 18th day of April, 1923, Ai.3. p.m.; at the Offices. at the Pause Works Department, by Order of His Racallaney the Governor of one Lat

of CROWN LAND at Cheung Sha Wa

In the Colony of Hongkong, for a bem of

Frogs -- The Kal.....

Caronpo" ---Fbok Philom

Gudgeon-Pal Kap Ju 20:

Earrings Fak

Halbuk, Chem

Gabros ---Wang

Mackerel,

Mook Wieh

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Ho Ferrol Fich,--Kai Ke

75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1888, with the option of renewal atin. Pika-Ja Pap)

Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor.

of His Majew the King, for one further torm of 34 years; leon 3 days.

Ja of Bale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Locally.

M

Cauliflower (Large), ---Ta Tuol Ya ma

(Mediem)

Celery

+4

-10

OF

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AND

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