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WHO'S WHO.

COMMERCE AND FINANCE.

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

LATEST CHINA COAST CHANGES. Captain C. M. Mather, of the

In addition to the quotations "Ningpo," has gone master, given on page If as usual, the """Shengking." Captain following should be noted

Carver. of the "Shengking," is on reserve. Captain L. Jenkins, from reserve, .has gone "Ningpo."

master,

Mr. R. Warren, chief officer, "Chengtu," is on leave: Mr. W. L. Thomas, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Chengtú."

Mr. J. Byrne, chief officer, "Shantung," is one. reserve. Mr. G. E. Fisher, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Shantung."

buyers.

Hongkong Stock Exchange : H.K. Hotels $22 cum div. ex rights buyers ex rights $6 premium Cements ex rights 292 nom. rights 36 prem. nom.

China Providente ex bonus and rights $23 nominal, rights $14 prem, nom.

Ropes ex bonus and rights $27 nominal, rights $23 nominal. China Light $15 ex bonus and rights nom. rights $2prem, buyers. Hongkong Share Brokers' As

Mr. A. Cook, chief officer. "Changchow," is on leave. Mr.sociation:- C. B. Adkins, from reserve, has gone chief officer, Changchów.

Mr. J. Grossett, extra chief officer, "Shengking," has gone extra chief officer, "Hsin Peking."

Cements. New issue 6 premium.

mium. Bonus 23.8.

LOCAL MUSIC,

COMING ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHADOWS BEFORE.

Coming Events Advertised In The Mail.

ENTERTAINMEN” S.

March

4--Coronet Theatre;

NEW BARRIE FILM.

CORONET THEATRE'S BIG DRAW.

Fresh and bracing as the fire We have to go back to pře-wär

weather the Colony is now enjoy times to realise that Hongkong'

ing is the big picture showing at has not yet had a concert of the " Sentimental Tommy."

March 4-Star Theatre; the Coronet Theatre to-day-Sir nature to be given in the Theatre

James Barrie's famous play, on the 19th inst., under the Jackie Coogan in "My Boy.**

March 4-World Theatre;Sentimental Tommy." Produced patronage and presence of HE."The Town Scandal!!

by, one of the screen's best known. the Governor and Lady Stubbs.

13.-Theatre

directors, William de Mille, this notable picture skilfully captures: the Barrie spirit--elusive, winsome, fascinating. "Sentimental Tommy" March 4-Repulse Bay Hotel will be shown for the last time

this evening. Dinner Dance.

March

p.m.

[SOCIAL...

Royal

March 8-H.V.D.C. Lewis, and Machine Gun Competitions 3 pm.

March 8--Next Tournament of the H.K. Boxing Asson

March 11,Master E. Danon-) berg's first public recital in St. Andrew's Hall (Theatre Royal), 5.30 p.m.

In those days the visits of the Grand Orchestral Concert, 9.15 'German fleet, or German war boats was not uncommon, and older residents will readily re- member such names as the "Scharnost." The fleet had a band to be proud of which gave overai recitals in the theatre to interested and pleased audiences. The forthcoming concert has its own particular interest. The band is that of the, Surrey,

COMPANY MEITING. March 6-Nineteenth Annual amongst the best that Hongkong has had, and a glance at the pro. Meeting of shareholders of the gramme will prove that its reper Union Waterboat Co., Ltd. in the toire contains some alluring num- offices of Messrs. Dodwell & Co., bers. Its conductor is an enthuLtd, 11'am. siasta man of wide experience March 6-Hongkong Horticul- with a theoretical as well as atural Society's annual show on practical knowledge of music. Volunteer Parade Ground, from The soloists are Hongkong's own. 3 to 7 p.m. Professor Gonzalezį plays almost any instrument equally well. On the violin his technique and powers of expression are fully re- vealed. Mr. E. G. d'Aquino is not so well known as he deserves to be. He possesses a sweet tenor voice which he uses restraint.

FLOWER SHOW.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Colombo Municipal Council offers a prize of 1,000 rupees to with whoever catches the largest mum- ber of rats before the end of June.

The concert should appeal to all who value and appreciate good C. Lights. New issue 3 pre-music and who desire to see it

flourish in Hongkong. Providents. Ex-rights and

Providents. New issue pre- Mr. P. A. Maitland, from remium 24. serve, has gone, chief enginier,

Ropes.-Ex-rights shares and MEDALS FOR MARINERS, "Hupeh."

Mr. G. G. Mudie, chief engi neer, "Luchow," has signed off. Mr. A. B. Enton, from reserve: has gone chief enginter; "L- chow."

Mr. J. H. Smith, chief officer.

bonus shares '26,"

Ropes. New issue premium 1....

NAM PAK, HONG QUOTATIONS.

IS YOUR NAME HERE?

War Medals for the following have ben received and application either personally or by bother should be

HEALTH RETURN.`

During the week-ending March 1, the following notifiable diseases. were reported:-

Thirty-seven cases of small-pox, one being Japanese and the re mainder Chinese (two imported), with thirty-four deaths; three Chinese cases of diphtheria, one fatal; one Chinese case of non- fatal scarlet-fever: olie, Japanese and four Chinese cases of enteric fever with the same number of deaths; two Chinese cases (one fatal) of cerebrospinal fever.

Yesterday, there were notified six Chinese cases of small-pox. one Japanese case of paratyphoid fever, and a Chinese case cerebro-spinal fever.

of

Washington, March-2. The inquiry by the Senate Oil Com- mittee has developed a new trail. fis declared that some telegrams from Washington to Palm Beach An octogenarian fell down the were in the old code of the Depart- steps outside No. 5, Old Bailey ment of Justice, written by Mary. yesterday and was hurt in the Duchstein, ex-secretary to Mr. head. Officers from Central Buros (Chief of the Investigation of the Department Station (adjoining) removed 'him Bureau

of Justice) to the husband of to hospital.

an employé

Mr of publisher of the McLean, Washington Post. In the Senate, where the resolution discussion ended in a demand for an inves

Daugherty's tigation of Mr. administration of the Department of Justice, the Democrat, Mr. the Attorney-General responsible Caraway, declared that he held for the use of the department code He in messages to Palm Beach. added that he would like to ask the President himself whether he had been communicating with Florida.; -Reuter.

It is vouched for by many people that a python, 9 fet in length, was found in High Street, Singapore: also that the snake bit a boy, and was eventually killed by a police inspector.

"Kingaro," has gone chief officer, quotations for spot" goods, basis made to the Harbour Master Hong-chMotor BD Conis alleged to

Fuhwo." Mr. A. M. Ruxton, chief clicer, "Fuhwo," has gone chief officer, "Kingwo."

This morning's Nam Pak Hong

usual guild terms, were 13 follows:--

..

Flour, per "quarter" sack of 50 bs.-Dayton $264. Banana 2.61,

Mr. F. Powell, chief officer, "Changwo," has gone acting mas-Molluse Fairy 2.61, Kwan Tao 2,68, ter, same ship.

י

Mr. A. M. Marshal, aub'y third engineer, Waishing" has gone acting second engineer, "Loong

Wo."

Mr. H. W. Mills, second engi-' neer, "Loongwo," has resigned,

Mr. W.. T. Bould, acting second engineer, "Yusang," has gone acting second engineer, "Fau- sang."

Mr. C. M. Anderson, second engineer, Fausang," is on leave. Mr. A. McIntosh, from reserve, has gone third officer, "Haifong," Mr. J. McN. Thomson, third 'ofti- cer, "Haifong." is on leave.

Mr. A. McInnes, from leave, has gone chief officer, "Tangis tan."

Mr. A. J. Brown, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Deva. wongse."

Captain D. T. Lewis, from leave, has gone master, "Haldis." Mr.

White Greens 2.63, Nutmeg Orange 273, Sperry's XXX 350, Kingfisher 2.84, Big Gun 2.84, Tiger Shield 2.84, Reindeer 2.75, Melon 2.75, Globe 2.68, Old Mill

2.64.

Sugar, average quality, per picul net-No. 24 rough white 15.40, No. 24 fine white 16.45. No. 18 rough brown 14.90., Java Brown 14.00.

Rice, average quality, per picul gross for net-No. 1 Siam long white, new crop $8.63 (old crop all cleared in Hongkong), No. 1 Saigon long white 7.65.

1.COAL, OUTPUT..

Messrs. Benjamin and Potts are in recepit of a telegram from their office advising that Shanghai the output of the Mentoukou Coal

Mines for February was 8,569 tons

SYDNEY HARBOUR.

Tenders for the Sydney Far- W. B. Richardson, acting master,bour bridge comprise bids from "Haldis," is on reserve. Mr. E, W.

the Arrol Company (GInsgow) Lowson, from reserve, has gone'] Dornxin, Long, and Company (Mid- chief officer, "Haldis." Mr. J. H. desbrough), the Rugksh Electric Evans, second officer, "Haldis, is Company (Sydney), the Goninan

on reserve.

Mr. J. L. Gamble, sup'y second officer. "Fatshan," has gone second officer, "Klangsu."

Mr. P. F. M. de Freitas, second officer, "Kiangsu," has second officer, "Chekiang,"

Products Altema-

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Dordon Edwell

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Stanley J. Brian E. Ab Thomas J... Michael

Bridge Corporation (Newcastle. New South Wales), the Canadian Bridge Company (Ontario), and the Melintock Marshall Company (New York). tives were submitted for cantilever gone and agh bridges. The official esti-I

mmte of the cost is about £4,000,000, but the tenderers' prices have not bern disclosed. Consideration of the renders will occupy some weeks. An indication of the Roenness to ob- tain the work is to be seen in the. fact that one firm spent £40,000 in proparing their tender.

CHINA AND SOVIET.

PETITION TO PRESIDENT.

BURGLARS BUSY.

EUROPEAN'S RESIDENCE.

ENTERED.

Collier Coturtney Curtis Brumand De La Sala

Dinn

Dryden

Dunbar

Fateh,

Faser

4edfrey Clover

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Hemy John E. Robert, Maca. William J. William

• John Mahome.... John D. William Henry Claude W. Robert

Hargreaves John Harlett William B. Haymes Reginald Hull

Mark

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John Henry Jones

Thoms Kottleweil Robert Larter W. J. Lemercier A. C. Lowson E. W. McCallum George McCartney Thomas. McCombie Edwin J. Mac Innes Allan Mackinm John J. Middlemas Robert

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Bus No. 956, owned by the baye knocked down a ricsha driver in Laichikok Road. yesterday. The coolie was admitted to the Kwong Wah hospital with injuries to his jeg.

A zemindar' in India has captured a Royal Bengal tiger alive. The animal is 15 feet in length. In February, 1922, he bagged another Royal Bengal tiger which was presented to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales..

TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS & SHIPBUILDERS.

ANNUAL BALL.

BROOCHES found in City Hall,

In the case heard at the criminal sessions yesterday in which two Chinese, Lai Shu-Kee and Lai Ping, were charged with armed robbery, the jury brought in a verdict of "guilty against the first and not guilty" against the second. Mr. Justice Gom periz sentenced Lai Shu-kee, to an application at the. Institute be- seven years hard labour and 20tween the hours of.6 p.m. and 7p.m. strokes of the"" cat."

Owing to the continued ill- ness of T. L. Charter, who is charged with criminal breach of trast in respect of about $19,000,

on Friday 15th February are still unclaimed, Owners can have same

Hongkong, 4th March, 1924.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"EGREMONT CASTLE"

the property of Messrs. M. A. THE Eteamabip Nemazie and Co., Malacca Street, Singapore, it is reported that Mr. Gourlay, Third Magistrate; will. J.adjourn the venue of the pre- liminary enquiry to the Singapore the General Hospital; where accused's evidence will be re corded.

F. D. W. A. Bert Bertold W. 8. 'Alfred Ross

John Simpson Herry' "Toyssandier, Luis

Whyte James W.. Wilde J. A.

BOCIAL AND FERBONAL.

The late Mr. Robert Bird Robert- son Mair, formerly of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd and latterly of Knowehead, Crieff, left personal estate of the value of £7,663.

of his death.

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From NEW YORK

YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby.

ONS

informed that a Goods are being landed at their risk into the Go- downs of the Hongkang and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may to obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded palees notice to the contrary be givan before Erd Maroh.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the sth inst, will be subject to rent

All claims.against she steamer must be presented to the Undergoed on or before the 19th inat, or they will not

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 8th inst, at 10 am by our surveyors Mera Goddard & Douglas.

No Fire Insurance has been allostać, Billa of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Aganu Hongkong, and March, 1924.

THE

Peking, March 3.—The Japan-- ese Legation has been officially

The death has occurred of Mr. be recognized. informed from Vladivostock that Francis Jobn Waring, C.M.G., who PEKING, March 3.

on February 26 the residences of The Ching Pas reports that

three Japanese officials were search was from 1882 to 1696 Chief following the meeting between

ed under a warrant issued by the Resident Engineer of the Ceylon Mr. C. T. Wang and M. Karakan

Russian anthorities. Two oficials Government Railway Extensions. on Saturday, a petition was

were arrested the same day, and He was to years of age at the time the President submitted to recommending the

Burglars are believed to have the third (Vice-Consul Gunji) recogni❤

Major tion of Soviet Russia, which entered the residence of Mr. D. M. on the following day.

Col. Clifford Coffin, V.C.D.S.O petition will be forwarded Goodall at No. 86, Bonham Road, Minotsuma, Captain Matsui and ten 10 the Cabinet for consideration at some time during the night before Japaneseresidents were also strest A.D.C., the General Officer Com a meeting to be held on Tuesday last and to have stolen an overed. The Japanese Legation receive manding the Troops in Ceylon, as It is stated that the attitude of coat, a hat and a fountain pen Aed the first official report of the already stated. is leaving for the Fengtien authorities is favour report has been made to the police arrest of Capt. Matsui on March Bagland in June next on the expiry 1st. Mr. Yoshizawa (Japanese of his term of service there, and is able, and consequently it is anticipated that the Sino-Russian The death is announced of Mr. Consul at Peking) then called on to be socceeded by Colone) HW. negotiations will make rapid pro W. Budgs, retired, formerly of the M. Karakhan (Sevier Envoy to Higginson, CB, DSO, ADC.... gress-Courtesy Daily Bulletin:- China Navigation Company Mr. Peking) and asked him to ascertain late of the Dublin Fabillers and Badge joined the service of the the facts, and, if they were as replace February, 1922, Brigade- Hayigation Company in nored, to take immediate steps Commander of the 2nd Brigade at

February 1892 and, was nomoted Karahan replied that he had no

for Caps Matmii's release M. Aldershot to Chief Engineer in 1895. After cial report, but prummed to serving in various steamers on the

Capt A. Palmer, master of the Australian and Coset lines he was certain the facts. In Keht of the Jension Transportation Co's str seconded for service, ashore, and further developments at Vladivosti" died at the Shanghai for the last nine years prior to bis tack, Mr. Yoshizawa interviews M. General Hospital on Satur retirement in June 1922, was over Korakhan today Reuter, Beer on the construction of new steamers for the Company. Mr. Budge had been in ill health since. his retirement and during the last. twelve months had been confined to his bed with pernicious angemin from which he died on December

OPIUM EVIL

CENTRAL CONFERENCE

MOOTED;

PEKING, March 3 The Government have decided to convoke a Central Conference for oplum suppression with the ob fect of deciding upon the measures to be taken ip eradicate the opium vil, which will be carried out by the provincial authorities in co operation with the Central Govern ment-Courtesy Daily Bulletin.

ROXOR

day morning, February 24, after, a short illhena, Capt. Palmer, who was magnatives of Australia,, tis: understood to have, arrived on. | the · Chým / Coast "about", 18

months ago and had- Loc command of thứ Kuentat last 15 months. He was 63 years

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be held each

MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ̈ ̈ DANCING 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission $1.00 (Exclusive of Refreshments). DINNER DANSANTS NIGHTLY (Sundays Excepted)

JAZZ ORCHESTRA IN ATTENDANCE. DANCING from 8 p.m.

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THE DANSANTS

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TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL: CLUB,

THE ANNUAL DINNER will be held in the Hongkong Hotel on MONDAY, 17th March at 730 pm.

Price per person $4,50 exclusive of Wines.

All those wishing to attend please send their names to the undersigned before 14th March, angka

HL M, MCTAVISH, Hon. Secretary, CHINA SUGAR REFINERY. Hongkang, 4th March, 1925.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

ệ that, then OmonHARY TRABLY

MEETING of SHAREHOLures will be

held in the Offes of the Company...... 2, Queen's Building, Hongkong, OD THURSDAY, the 20th March 1924, at Noon, for consideration of, the Directors Report and Statement of Accounts for the year, anding Stat December 1923MLARINA

The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER Boges will be closed from the 8th to the 20th March 1924 (both daya Loclásivo ). A

Br Order of the Board of Directeme

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Chlef Bisongor Hongkong, 4th March, 1924,