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TORSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1994.

YOUR PET CLUB.

WHAT IT IS CALLED IN CHINESE

VICTORIA BATH HOUSE."

"NINE DRAGONS PRECIOUS ENSIGN,

CLUB."

(Specially Contributed.).

Chinese subsribera.

CHINA'S ONLY HOPE.

PROPOSED ROUND-TABLE

CONFERENCE

SIR ROBERT HO TUNG'S PLAN.

HOPES AND FEARS FOR THE FUTURE.

THE CHINA MAIL.

IN BRIEF.

A JUNK.

MR. JOHN ORIEL DISCOURSES.

NEWS FOR BUSY MEN.

CABLES..

(With apologies to Sir Roger de

Coverley.)

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LIMITED.

The Transfer Books the Com- pany will be closed from MONDAY, February 1924, (both days inclusive) 21st January to SATURDAY, 2nd

during which pericd no transfer of shares can be registered.

By Order of the Beard of Directors,

KAN TONG FO,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 15th January, 1924.

Sir Percy Scott has recovered, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTH ORDINARY Yesterday, having renson to von- The Zanzibar natives were im YFARLY MEETING OF SHARE fro to the peninsula, of Kowloon pressed with the Empire cruise HOLI ERS will be held at the Regis Seated at a round table, symbolness and pleasure, I was fortunate

on un errand which combined busi- fleet.

tered Office of the Company No. 10, Everybody uses telephone in of his effort to bring Chine lasting enough to encounter a gentleman

Des Veoux Road Central, at 3.00p.m., The Chin ese Commercial SATURDAY February the 2nd 1924, Hongkong, but not everybody has pero, Sir. Robert, Ho Tung, was whom for some months I had not Mission have been sight seeing in for the purpure of receiving the Re occasion to dip into the Chinese good enough to outline his laboure

6c011. He is a well-known citizen Sheffield. section of the telephone book. Here to

part of the Directors together with a China Muit mau yesterday of Hongkong, whose beauties be can

Statement of Accounts for the year are to be found unny interesting evening. Although his project further appreciate by residing bo There have been wild currency Ending 31st December. 1923, things. Glancing through the 261 cost him any stranions andyond the narrow sens mongst the movements

OB' the London page of the now edition one finds anxious days in the North-ho is settlers of the foothills. La our exchange market. evidence of the sustained expansion working for his grent case entirely previous meetings ho had often in the Colony in the many now unided-Sir Robert yet looked very delighted me with bis shrewd obser Zaglul rejoices at the "splendid names and the increased list of fit and alert; indeed, his face vations on men and events; modern victory of patriotic Egyptians" showed the greatest animation when to the cut of his tic, he yet nem-

in the record voting in Egypt. This year's Chinese book is pruce weighed his chances of succossed his mental universe with Mem; tically on the same lines as its against the great odds besetting the na its messure. Of a ruddy com- The Australian Federal Ministry predeceso The Chinese have no with. Reviewing his past labzure,plosion, his plowing stoutons seem has entertained the Vice Admiral index to go by and if arranged Sir Robert was very hopeful.

ed at variance with this doctrine and Officers of the visiting Japan- according to number the directory "On the whole, I cannot com-all but a few things had seemed ese squadron.

: would bo of little use. What basjplaši,' le saki. "Almost all microscopic hed he served himself been found to be of the most service China's many lenders have agreed as their standard. But his foot-rule The Association of British is to index the thousands of names to the conference in principle.

was humanity, that magnificent Chambers under professions, trades, ele. Although some people contend that "average man on whom so many expressed grave concern" in Banks come first in the index and I have received replies to my over-communists and philosophers have regard to any delay in the ratifica they occupy four pager.. A very tires only through courtesy, I can-built so many uneconomical and union of the economic and financial good idea of the principal Chinesejot at all agree that weight is not philosophie arguments for his arrangements made at the Imperial trades in Hongkong could be attached to my proposal for a round decadence. gathered from a perusal. Nat Pak]lable conference. I am confident

To John Oriel, then, the hearer Hongs-the backline of Chinese that my suggestion has been

uceds to address no lending ques business housen-are listed together; thoughtfully received because tions--his fortunate nulience has with those which trade with Cali-several of those to whom it was but to listen to a discourse which fornia, which is still known by its addressed teak some time in giving flows, effortless, from the fand of his old mine of "Gold Mountain,' In their swers. During the period observation and experience. the next item are Park. Wish, they kept me waiting. I have good this morning he was gazing fixedly if necessary. Poultry, Fruit and Vegetable reason to believe, they were making at a junk beating up the wind to dealers. Side by side ate exporters, private inquiries bearing upon the the East. He drew my attention firecracker and sandalwood mer proposed conference. The fact that to the figures of a man and women the Mexican revolutionaries claim chunts, upcountry, dealers and they eventually replied, accepting on

ker pop, sculling steadily to **foreign-country traders." Boot my invitation, speaks for itself."

against wind and tide. and shoe stores are classed together Having secured the assort of What do they care," he asked, with second hand clothes stores and China's lenkers to the proposed con- for us and our thoughts? Does tobacco goes with ton. A heading feronce, what is your next step?" that rood, clinging to that Peak's y is kept for dealers in mountain the China Mait mén asko,

forebead, mean to them anything merchandise," this referring to Sir Robert smiled.

at all? Her are science, architec

articles of bamboo.

watches and spectacles.

pausea.

On

conference.

of Commerce have

The General Council of the Trades Union Congress has con- has adjoumed pending further sidered the railway trouble and

developmenta. It has decided to appoint an Emergency Committee

OFFICIAL NOTICE.

PROF OSAL ΤΟ CHANGE [SHIPS NAMES.

CHOW BONG WAR of the Canton Navigation Co., Ltd. hereby give

notice that in consequence of change ownership.

I have applied to the Board of Trade, under Section 47 of the O Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in re: According to wireless messages,spect of the ships "Wel Shun" and Ming Shun of Shanghai Official have blockaded Tampico, number of gross tonnage about 1650 and state their "Navy" is outside lons; register tonnage about 950 tons, prohibiting all departure from the port, while of Shanghai, for the permission to entry in and beretofore owned by San Peh Co., military forces are threatening an change their names to Charles Har early attack on the land side. douin and Paul Beau respectively and to have bem registered in the new names at the Port of Hougkong as owned by the Canton Navigation Co., 1Ltd.

GENERAL.

the late President Harding with a Morien, O.—Plans for honouring memorial which it is estimated will revealed by Brig. Gen. Charles E. cost not less than $1,000,000 were Sawyer, in an address here.

Tokyo The

those who deal in baskets,” uud) "The next step," he said, is to ture (if I may distinguish between Another head-induce them to meet. This I these two) Labour and Capital ing which un reference inside as frankly admit, is no easy task. It defeating the very Law of Gravity, only one nube wider it, is that will take a great deal of hard work, while these two cull stolidly into for purveyors of staket, this Mach patience will be needed. But the sun of to-morrow. To them being considered a Chinese delicacy I am by no means gloomy; not one little matters save the daily food, of much benefit in the cold season. whit discouraged. It is a very big the nightly rest, and the little world There must be some rowson for pul-step to lure got them lo agree to bordered by their conft. They are ting department stores together with the conference at all. Once get horn, mature, hurry, breed, grow

reconstruction kerusing-oil and furniture shops and them together---"*

old und die with no one single com board has reduced the Government the summenpplies to jewellery stores, | "And then? queried tug China prehension of the meaning of estimates for rehabilitation to curio stares, makers of eleks and Weil man softly, as Sir Robert Entire except a full cargo and 6,700,000,000 yen ($3,350,000,000). freedom from pirates. What are we This means the postponement of Members of Europan associa- "And then half the battle is to judge the real vabe of our vaunt the Tokyo-Yokohama Canal and tions will wonder when fold that the

ed society, wo who leave only a the Tokyo harbour works. mue of their pet club as printed in His eyes sparkling and his voice sentuh on a hillside whoro yonder Chinese can represent such as vibrating, Sir Richert next exclaim-people and their like have a common "Ground Bell Club, Galloping ed closing the interview: "For trade with those ancestors who of the Interior has issued a state- Mexico City--The Department Horse Ground. Victoria Bath two years I am willing to work for beat them, a hope for no more than ment formally denying rumours Home, Conaught Road Central," my plan: for two years I am willing their, sires, no boasted progress that President Obregon intended "Rent Company ter Club. Castle to spare neither time nor effort, even whose imaginary goal whips round to resign. Enrique Colunga, the Raid," New Company tor Chub), if it shortens toy life by five years! full circle while that junk sails over secretary said the President con- Connaught Road Contral." "Hong- I do not succeed within that the same seas on the same errand, a sidered that his resignation at this kong Three Planks Club, Northme, then I will confess that I have symbol at once of man's unchang time would be unpatriotic. Point." Translated literally, the finally failed. But not before!”* ing fate and of his heroic small- Kowloon Bowling Green Club reada "Nine Dingous Precious Ensign Clab, Austin Romi."

European private residences are,

put at the very end.

them are Government

Just before)

officials

residences and in front of them are

won !"

THE PHILHARMONIC,

ANOTHER CONCERT.

local Yamens. Chinese residences Several matters of importanco are fourth from the end and were dealt with at the general est- before this lengthy head is "Moning of the Philharmonic Society tain Repositories and Cemeteries" held last evening. Mr. Charles which is side by side with "Funeral and Wedding Paraphernalia Cater ers and Collin Shops."

Hows **

As the ferry-bont shook the pier and shuddered, we were separated in the mass of homeward voyagers, and I did not see him when, still thinking of his sermon, I mounted

y resha.

-TIMON

ARMS EVIL

DANES SENTENCED.

TWELVE MONTUS LACH.

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Central, the premises at present | occupied by The **Pharmacy." Apply to "China and Japan Telephone and Electric Coy. Ltd.”

Any objections to the proposed change of names must be sent to the within seven days from the appear Registrer of Shipping at Hongkong

ance of this advertisement.

THE CANTON NAVIGATION

CO., LTD. For CHOW HONG WAH, Director. Hongkong, January 14, 1924.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received Auction.

instructions to sell by Public

THURSDAY, January 17, 1924,

commending at 2.30 p.m.

UL

at their Sales Hooms, Duddall Street.

One Sextast by C. J. Gaupp & Co., One Sextant by A Harlinaon-Paris One Pair Prismatic inconlara by

Gavet-Paris

One Fair Prismatio Binoculars by:

"Hust" Parig

One Barograph

On View from Wednesday the 15th January 1924

Terms: Cash on delivery.

CAMMERT BROS. Amptionsors,

UN

THURSDAY, January 17, 1984, commencing at 3 o'clock p.m. it their Salor Rooms, Deddel Btrast,

One Harley Davidson Motor Bisyala

H. P.-in good running order (recently overhauled) Perm-Cash on delivery.

LAMMEET BROS,

Auctioneers. Engkong, 14th January, 1924,

Gerken presided and there was an exceptionally good attendance. The resignation of Mx. T. P. M. Beyun The system for Chinese names, in as conductor was announced as Mr. the private residences section is to Bevan is shartly leaving the Colony!

Fifty Years of Service. give the five most common sur on home-leave. Mr. 8, Collett was numes first. They are Chan, Li, unanimously appointed conductor,

Over fifty years of mental and in. Choung, Wong and Ho. These are Mr. G. H. Piercy, accepting the

valuable service stands to the credit of Mic Chinese equivalents of Smith, office of How. Secretary. A report

The three young Danes belonging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and in Brown, Robinson, etc. There are was given of the financial success of to the crew of the motorship all that time we have never heard of a five more compan surnames but the the last concert, of the proposal to Malaya" who pleaded guilty at the single dissatisfied user, nor a dealer who directory does not follow this prin- have another in March, and the Criminal Sessions last week to the is not glad to recommend it in the 19

bighest terms to his patrons. Those who ciple after the first five. We find affiliation of the Society with the unlawful possession of arms were in childhood took it for coughs, colds, 67 numbers held by Chans, 51 Lis, British Musical Society. Announce this morning sentenced by the Chief group and whooping cough are Dow and only 15 by the Choungs ment was made of the possibility of Justice (Sir William Rees Davies, giving it to their children and grand Wongs number 46 and Hos E. producing a Gilbert and Sullivan K.C.) to twelve months' jail with children with the same good results. For

hard labour.

salo ovarywhere. Hero it should be mentioned that opera in conjunction with the

The prisoners were Ola Poulsen, there are two Chinese surnames A.D.C. both pronounced Wong but written Before rehearsal was proceeded Georg Holte and Sigurd Thorsen. entirely differently; one is known as with, Mr. C. E. H. Beavis took the They were all defended by Mr. the large abdomion" Wong, the opportunity to express the Society's Campbell Prosser who last week other is the three strokes" Wong.inks to Mr. Bevun for his whole-made on their behalf an appeal for

clemency. This distinction is not due to any hearted and enthusiastic services as

Addressing the men this morning physical imperfections of the first Conductor which had resulted in the Chief Justice said: "You have

n who had the surname but such a successful result. They merely to the construction of the appreciated what he had done and all pleaded guilty to being in posses characters.

wished him a pleasant holiday. Mr. sion of these arme and ammunition Of the lesser important surnames, Bevan expressed thanks for the on the motorship. "Malayo." The there are 34 Lentige, 24 Laus, 29 cordial way in which the remarks ship had been alongside the wharf Los, 20 Lams and 18 Ips.

had been received. They had been here for some three days and was very loyal and hard-working and the to sail on the morning that the arma result fund been a series of pleasant were discovered. There is no evi evenings. He commended to them dence to 'show that you intended to Mr. Collett whom they would find land them bero or the you had an exceptionally good Conductor.

HOCKEY.

The following will represent the Hongkong: Hackey Club to- morrow; January 16.

First Team. v. The Submarine Flotilla, at the U.S.R.C. at 5 p.m. Club colours E. W. Hamilton E. G. England; G.. Murray; GH

COMMERCIAL NOTES.

NAM PAK. HONG QUOTATIONS.

Piercy; A. S. Hett; E. L. Sim; Based on usual guild terms, this

taken them on board in Hongkong. I am prepared to accept your coun- sel'e statement that you brought the orms from Europa and I think it is most probable that you would have disposed of them as best you could. I cannot overlook the fact that you were between you possessed of 12 revolvers and a omsiderable.

H. Meacock; F C. Miller; W morning's Nara Pak Hong quota of ammunition in this part,

Woodward; G. R. Mors the Rev. tions for "spot goods," were as N. Evans.

follows:-

it is, however, the ship's first trip horo and I understand that with one exception--that is you, Holto-you have not boen in Hongkong before. and may not have known of the drastic Inw now prevailing against the possession of arma here. At the same time I cannot doubt that as part of the crow of a ship you trust. liave, known that, the possession of theso - sema was entirely illegal: A cable has been received from Flour, persack of gulbs Dayton Under all the circumstances In the Hop, Secretary of the Shang- $274, Banana 2.70 Kwan Tao 278, tence you and every one of you to 12 hal Hockey Club expressing their White Greens 2.70, Nutmeg Orange months imprisonment with hard regret that they find it impossible 2.75, Kingother 2,89, Big Gun 2.92, labour, to run from the date of our to send down'an Inter-pirt Hockey C. &C. (277) M Reindeer 282,mittal by the Magistrate that is Teans this presenters novel Melon 25t, White Road 2684 December 4 last.

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