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FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1923.

INTIMATIONS.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC

COMPANY, LIMITED. **

ATOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that THIRTY-FOURTH OR DINAEY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Offico, St. George's Buliding, on SATURDAY, 31st April, 1923, at 11.30 AM. for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 28th February 1923, and alecting Directors and Auditor. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 31st April, 1923; both days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors. OIBH, LIVINGSTON & CÓ., LTD.

Agente.

Hongkong, April 4, 1823,

FOOTBALL

HONGKONG LEAGUE

CLUB GROUND, HAPPY VALLEY SATURDAY, 14th APRIL, 1923.

DIVISION IL Kick of 3.15 p.m.

KINGS V. THE REST (Winnara)

9.

:

WANT ADVERTISEMENTS

25 WORDS 3 INERETZOMA, $1. PREPAID. Every additional word & Capta

for 8 insertions.

FOR SALE.

"PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE CHINA MAIL.

PARTICULARS and Conditions

the letting by Public Auction Sala, to, be held on MUNDAY, the 16th day of April, 151, at 3 pm, at the Ofions of the Pubifa Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of One Lob of UROWN LAND at Kennedy OR SALE MOTOR BOAT 25 Town in the Colony of Bongkong, for feet. Perfect condition. 9/12 term of 75 years, with the option of ronowal at a Crown Roat to be fixed Universal motor, 4 cylinders en by the Surveyor of His Majesty the bloc. Bosch magneto, reverse gear, Į King, for ene further term of 75 year Exceptionally well fitted with electric light, ice boxes, Bie-belts, cushions, window curtalos, brass-work, dingby, elc.. etg. Box No. 1423 care of

China Mail,

A Bargain For Sale.-Dinner suit only madetin Jan. Cost $100 wilt sacrifice for $70. Apply Box 1424 c/o "China Mail,"

FOR SALE.-Buick five seater. In

perfect runnleg condition. Guarantee for six months $1,200. Apply Box 1425 c/o "China Mail."

TO LET.

TO LET. Two Airy Office Rooms DIVISION 1. Kick off 4.45 p.m.

on top floor of 6, Queen's Road KINGS

Central. Apply to Gando, Price & H.M.S. AMBROSE (Wianora) (Runners-up) | Co., Ltd. Admission to stand $1. Chairs 50 Cts. Services in uniform, Chairs 30 Cts.

NOTICE.

.

TO LET-One European flat in Lee Bullding" Wanchai Gap Road. Apply to No 32 Kennedy Road.

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

GERANCE

DE LA

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE

CHINE

(Etablissement Franco-Chinois)

}

(Incorporated in France)

Subscribed Capital... Fcs. 10,000,000 | Paid up Capital ...... 2,500,000

Working Fund provided

by the Banque Indus trielle de Chine..........................

50,000,000

The above Company will com- mence exchange and general building business at No. 5 Chater Road,

Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, 16th April, 1923.

The Consent of the Supreme Court of Hongkong has been obtained per- mitting the Official Receiver to lease to the above Company the premises occupied by the Banque Industrielle de Chine,

The local assets of the Banque Industrielle de Chine will remain as before in the custody and control of the Official Receiver.

A/E SEITERT. Manager, SOCIETE FRANCAISE DE GERANCE DE I A BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, (Etablissement Franco-Chinois) Bongtong, April 11, 1923.

NOTICE..

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LTD.

THOMAS

ANDREW

MBARRY has been appointed

Assistant General Manager of the above Company as from the 17th April, 1923.4.

By Order of the Board,

J. SCOTT HARSTON,

'Chairman.

Hongkong, April 12, 1923.

NOTICE,

HONGKONG REALTY AND TRUST CO., LTD.

MR. JAMES SHAFTO AGAS-

SIZ has been appointed Secretary of the above Company as from the 15th April, 1923.

By Order of the Board,

J. SCOTT HARSTON,

Chairman...

NOTICE."

HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

* CO., LTD.

خلی

JAMES EASTERBROOK has been

MR. FREDERICK

appointed Acting Secretary of the above Company, as from the 15th April, 1923.......

By Order of the Board,

C. P. CHATER,

Chairman.

VICTORIA RECREATION: CLUB-

THE 21ST ANNUAL ATHLETIO

MEETING of the Colony under

the auspices of the Victoris Recrea

FRENCH LESSONS

i

G. MOUSSION

15, Morrison Bill Road,

INTIMATIONS

HOUSING COMMISSION.

THE Undersigned would be glad

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

1.-1) The standurdisation, (with

the object of reducing the cost of buildings) of

(a) Designs for housca, (b) Fixtures and fittings for

houses,

(2) The reduction of the cost of

building materials,`·.· (3) The use of cheaper or more suitable kinds of building materials,

(1), The greater employment of labour saving machines

devices.

or

(5) Improved methods for the transportation of building materiala,

(6) Procuring an increased sup

ply of skilled labourers, (7) Reducing the number of mid-

dlemen,

(8) Other methods for reducing;

the cost of house construc- tion.

2.-Measures which should be taken by the Government for promoting any of the above! objects;

i

13.-Measures which should be

taken by the Government

(1) To ingresso the quantity

of housing accommoda-

tion and in particular

(2) To facilitate the build-

`ing" of more houses for

occupation by

(1) Persons of moderate

means

(ii) The working classes

H..E. POLLOCK,

Chairman, Housing Commission. Prince's Buildings,

9th April, 1923.

NOTICE

SMALL Investors, Share and Real

Estate Co., will buy or dispose of shares from $100 and over. Temporary office, 8 Des Voeux Road, Telephone 4305.1

MONDAY NEXT

at 6 p.m.l

ORATORIO SELECTIONS

UNIVERSITY ANTHEM

ST. JOHNS

CATHEDRAL

tion Club, will be held at the Hong NEWS FROM THE OLD COUNTRY. Kong Football Club Grounds bug 11 ANA WYWRl madi you mentally every SATURDAY, the 1st April com VORKY A CORE, OC any British Weeklyį

menghing at Noon Entries clone, bi farkas

the 14th instant at 5 pad. Baby

Forma can be had from-the-Sceze: vemo

Zarles of Clubs, or ep-application: at Preciosa të papërnda tend them thang 400

the.V.R.C

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary

No, of Balt

Taland Lot No. 2012

Registry No.

Inland Lot No. 211,

Locality.

of

G.

Montre

ft.

Annual Rent.į

- Opet Price.

abort

Įka per safe plan. 6,00) 60

PUBLIC AUCTION. DARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Bale, to be Held on MONDAY, the 10th day of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of CROWN LAND at junction of Nathan and Gascoigne Bonds, Kowloon, in the Colony of Rongkong for a torm of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King, for oap further term of 20 years

BRITAIN'S TRADE.

VITAL OVERSEAS MARKETS,

EASTERN BUYERS,

Reviewing world trade con ditions, in the course of his annual speech, the Chairman of the National Provincial and Usion Rank of England Ltd., referred to Brittan's foreign trades. This, he said, causes

In China trade is not good and orders are scarce; political unrest there also exercises a deterring in- | fluence The prospect of increased duties and surcharges, and the absence of the pre-war.

demand from Europe, continues to affect up! favourably her purchasing capacity. Conditions in South America and particularly the Argentine-have somewhat improved, and the large me the most shipments which were made to that concern, and until some sctile country by British manufacturers ment has been effected the during the period of inflation have, distressed countries of Europe I fear that we cannot hope for to a great extent, I believe, been material improvement, Many of absorbed on the other hand, these countries were accustomed buyers remembering the heavy in pre-war periods to take large losses they experienced on the falt quantities of goods front us and in prices in 1920-1921, show distinc,

of

A

·

Ox

The

their absence from our market ac- counts to a large extent for the lack reluctance to place orders for cotton of buyers for our productions. The and wool productions on the basis the prices now prevalling. economic condition of Gennany has seriously interfered with her Added to this, competition from capacity

German, Italian, and other Con- purchase to:

fully

tinental manufacturers is manufactured goods. Austria is in a mach worse position and Russia, asremely keen, and textile produc- a potential buyer, is practically non-tion from this country can only be existent, Furthermore, owing to the placed there at the minimum disturbed conditions in the Near margin of profit, East, very little trade is possible THE COUNTRY'S IMPORTS. with that part of Europe. Another May I add a word as to the im feature that appears to me to be portance of overseas customers_10. somewhat disturbing is that as any this country? Owing to physical of those countries make some pro- conditions this country itself Kress towards settled conditions, produces but a small percentage of the whole of their energies and any the necessities of life. resources that may be at their dis-remainder has to be Imported, and posal are devoted rather to the re- can only be paid for by the goods establishment of their own indust-we manufacture and sell to coun- ries, than to the purchase of finished tries abroad. During the past year goods from this country. It is true we imported foodstuffs alone to the that in the establishment of these extent of £424,000,000 in excess of industries machinery and other the small quantity of food which equipment are required; which may was exported. This vast sum of afford occupation for certain sec-£424,000,000 had to be paid for by tion of our manufacturers, but the our experts and services. In order very fact that they are re-equipping to secure buyers for our goods, and their factories with the newest, and therefore the means to pay latest machinery introduces afresh for the food ✔ we need, it element of competition to our trade; is "of course essential that our

EASTERN BUYERS

manufacturers are able to compete The unfortunate condition in successfully with other countries. which the countries I have referred But, capable as manufacturers are to find themselves has not only a in producing goods at suitable pri- direct but also an inderect influence ces, buyers cannot be created. on the demand for our goods. Buyers themselves must have grods Many European States were large to sell in exchange for what ey buyers of raw material, food, and purchase. Unless they produce Anger wale plan, 500 other commodities, which China, and can find a market for their Japan, South America, and other products they cannot buy, but I countries were, prior to the war, think I have already said sufficient accustomed to export to the Con- in this direction to show that in the tinent, and in view of the fact that end it is largely to the customer these countries can no longer count abroad that we have to look for a to the same extent on the usual restoration of normal trade condi markets in Central Europe, their tions in this country. purchasing power has also diminished. India, always a good customer of this country, has hard-

BACKWARD BABIES ly even yet digested the large ship- ments of goods made to her during Bogin To Thrive When Baby's the time of inflation. Political disown Tablets Are Used. turbances have interfered with trade, and the diminished demand for her productions, which, in pre-war days were largely shipped to

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT,

Gascrigno Hoods, Newloru.

Registry No,

No. of Sale,

Locality.

G.

Bound by Nesaucemvota,

£. 1. A.

Signare feet.

Annual Rent

sv |′′ Ofset Price.

Aboot

Ꭱ .

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS and Conditions of the letting by Pablia Anction Bale, to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of April 1023, at paths Unlos of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of CROWN LAND at Cheung Sha Wan in the Colony of Hongkong, for a borm of 76 years commencing from 1st July, 1896, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Burveyor of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years, lesa 8 days.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Lot No. 635. Bgistry No.

Cheung sas Wan.

Locality.

Kew Howloom Inland

Boundary

Masairemen da

N. B 懿

W.

the

t

Anmeld Bent.

the

Derangement of the stomach and bowels is responsible for most

the ailments which trouble infate" and, young children and keep them back ward Continent, affects the Tablets clear the stomach and bowels fo development.Baby's Own purchasing power of all her people. thorough yet gentle manner, and this These conditions/account for the is all that is necessary in most cases to decreased demand for goods from estero the little serer to happy. our Indian customers. Besides may health. this, every year a larger proportion

Until I baran using Baby's Own Tablets my baby was always constipated of the coarser textile products is and was restless and sleepless, ites manufactured in the country itself, Mrs. Furd. So Colborne + Loudon and new mills are constantly being | Ontario. "I tried several medicinos but established for this purpose. that did not help her. Siace using the There are, however, I am glad Tablets her bowels have been quite regular and she sleeps well. My oldest to say, some signs of improvement and had a poor appetite. bat since her economic conditions. having given her, the Tablets her Crop prospects are good, and appetite has improved and she has there, is larger acreage grown strange. I would not be with. of exportable products under cul-out the Tablete for anything."

Baby's Own Tablets dispel constipat- tivation. Indian cotton is in better

ja

a

per misplats demand, and is again being ex-on, chook diarchion, reduce farer, cure polic, and indignation; allay teething. ported in large quantities, so that pains, expol worms, quist the nerves with the more tranquil political and sad promote health-giving sleep. Your religious conditions that now ob-chemist sells them, or post free, 60 cants tain, we may anticipate a better the vial (83) for six) from Dr. William" demand for goods manufactured in Medicine Co, 60 Kiangte Hoed this country,

Shanghai.

NOW ON SALE.

The China Year Book, 1923.

THE STANDARD REFERENCE BOOK.

An Encyclopaedia of Information regarding present day CHINA

Indispensable to the Business-Man: The Professional Man: and every Man or Woman who takes an intelligent interest in things Chinese,

ON SALE BYG

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

Blue Cloth $12.60.

Half Leather

$15.00

CAN I WEAR IT AGAIN

NEXT SEASON 1

Of course you can, if you take proper 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.

STEAM LAUNDRY CO.

HIRAD OFFICE and WORKH YAUMATI, TĚL. K. 31.

BONGKONG DEPOT, 13, Etzilor Strosty Tel ở 1873.

$2, Prays East.. KOWLOON DEPOT, 19, Canton Kosd. “ CANTON, 19, Sharki Central, East,

Help Nature to fortify

against illness. The finest deleses is HORLICK'S MALTED MILK. a thorough enne-- gian, brain and body-food in powdered Izam. Poor blood, depression and all Nervour ments are overcome by taking HORLICK'S Maled Milk Made in a moment by the addition of a little water, hot or gold,"

Call Chorista mad. Stuena.

Wallace Farler, 1, 18s Fund,

Shanghai.

HORLICKS MALTED MILK

WRITE OR PHONE FOR

PRICE LIST.

HORLICKS MALTEDMILK

HORLICKS MALTED MILK C- Slough, Bucks. Eng.

SWATOW LACE COMPANY.

MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS.

OF

UP-TO-DATE LACES, DRAWN-WORK, EMBROIDERIES.

AND

Great Assortment of Silks, Linen, Ivory, Sandalwood, Beads and Precious Stones of the Finest Art of Chinese Hand Carving, Weaving and Painting.

YOUR INSPECTION INVITED

- No. 17A, Queen's Road, Central.

P. O. Box 475, Phone Central 1488" (HUNG ON)--

Cable Address: “SANSCILIT."

KWA ENG LEE,

Manager

“PHILIPS*

A PHILIPS LAMP

ADA PERMAN

ECONO

SOLE AGENTS

Holland-China Trading

AND RETA

J. T. SHAW

LADIES, AND GENT'S TAILORS

-TEL CENTRAL 692

ATERIAL WHITE SERGE PALHA SILK PONGEB, COTTON PONGERA

LEAGA DRILLS & ETC. FOR,

UMMER WEAR.