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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1925.

AT WIMBLEDON,

EMPIRE'S LAST SINGLES HOPE DEFEATED.

"TRACIC FAILURE.”

(Reuter's Service.)

AT THE

LOCAL MAIL NOTICE. Registered and Parcel Malls are closed 15 minutes earlier thar the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are i avertised to close at or be fore 9 a. m., registered and parcel minits are clcsal at 3 p. m. on the

London, July 2. At Wimbledon, the men's semi-revious day. final day failed to attract such a huge crowd as yesterday. Women

Kao Traff with Cantin is

were again in the majority mak-suspended until further notice. ing the centre-court an arena of kaleidoscope colour.

In the semi-final of the men's singles, R. Lacoste (France) beat J. O. Anderson (Australia), 6-4, 7-5, 6-1.

Interport Radin Telegrams are sheet to dolt of hours.

The Radio Office will be closed from 8 p. m. 18. m. until further notice.

Messages in Code must have,

IONEL

THE

TAKE TICE that we have this day taken over from the China & Japan Telephone & Electric Company, Limited, the Hongkong undertaking of that Company in pursuance of Tele- phone Ordinance 1925

The invitation to the public to subscribe for shares has been postponed until more settled con- ditions prevail. E

Dated 1st July, 1925. Hongkong Telephone Co., Ltd..

A, L. TERRY,

Acting Secretary

NOTICE.

establishe at the residents

Berated

ving

This depot far in the Peak: Hotel premises adjoining the Dairy Farm depot.

NOTICE to PEAK RESIDENTS

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SHIPS, LIMITED.

The Empire's last hope in the down in men's singles went straight sets through the tragic failure of a mighty forehand against an infallible backhand. The only chances of victory were Europe. via Suez (Letters only, Monday, the 6th July, 1925, appli-

when Anderson led 30-love.at 4 all in the first set and 5-4 in the second set. Lacoste was more speedy, drove with superb judg- ment, often hitting the back-line and retrieved superhumanly in the final set. Both served magni- ficently though Lacoste had the advantage here. It was a base- line duel throughout.

Holder in Final.

In the semi-final of the men's singles, Jean Borotra (holder) beat Cochet (both of France) by 5-7, 8-6, 6-4, 6-17

INWARD MAILS.

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Sardinia-July 3...

As the "Empress of Canada" will return from Manila, on

cants for work in the Steward's Dept, are requested to leave their names and addresses with the Catering Superintendent, so that Kiran. Mara - July 3. if their services are required, they

may be located without delay. July 5. CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAM-

SHIFS, LTD. Hongkong, July 1, 1925.

Japan and Shanghai

Manila...

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Europe via Negapatam (papers Borotra was very unsteady at only London June 4).

At

Haiyang-July 8. the start and under-hitting. 5.all Cochet broke through the

OUTWARD MAILS. "champion's service and then won his own service for the first set. The second set produced brilliant Shanghai, Japan, Canada, tennis; Borotra served magnif- U. S. A., C. & S. America and cently, both skimmed the net with "Europe via Victoria, B.C. due fast drives, Cochet was superb Victoria, B. C., July 28.......... with his backhand and passing Pres. Jefferson July 7, Parcels shots and he often beat the cham- Noon, Registration 2.45 p. Marrying His Majesty's Mails will be

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Dakar Maru July 3, ing Cargo for the above Porta.

Silk and Valuable Cargo for Italy, 3.30 p.m.

France and London: (under arrange ment) will be conveyed by this Steamer Swatow, Amoy and Formosa

proceeding to Bombay and there trau Hozan Maru-July 5, 9 a.m.hipped to the on-carrying Steamer for

Marseilles and London. Shanghai,

Parcels will be roosived at the Office U.S.A., C. & S. America and antil 8 pm, on the day previous to Europa via Vancouver, B.Calling. The contents and value of all due Vancouver July 27, and

packages must be declared. Europe via Siberia (Correspon- dence specially superscribed Via Siberia" only), ship sails at day- light on the 10th inst.

pion. In the third set the cham- pion was always altacking and going to the net at every oppor- tunity. Cochet was at the base- line and unable to pass his ubiquitous compatriot and finally tired badly.

[Borotra and Lacoste met in the final last year after Vincent This Richards had gone down. year Richards did not compete. Anderson did, not play last year but he was favourite this year.]

American Doubles Success.

In the fourth round of the men's doubles, Casey and Hennessey beat the Britishers Crawford and Fisher, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 and enter the semi-final.

The Americans hardly warmed up, defeating Crawford and Fisher very easily, Casey had a terrific service and Hennessey was very nimble in his net-work. The Britishers were helpless in three sets out of four and tired out. Both were, comparatively, feeble

servers.

British Finalists.

In the semi-final of the ladies' doubles Mrs. Bridge and Mrs. Mellquham beat Lambert Cham- bera and Miss Harvey, 6-1, 2-6, 6-1.

In the fourth round of the mix- ed doubles De Morpurgo and Miss Ryan entered the semi. final, defeating Berger and Miss Reid Thomas, 6-4, 6-3.

Suzanne Wing Again. In the semi-final of the mixed doubles Borotra and Milc. Lenglen beat R. and Mrs. Lycett, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3,

·AFTER 13 YEARS.

(Reuter's Service.)

Washington, July 2 The United States in August is withdrawing the marines from Nicaragua where detachments have been serving as a guard for the American Legation for the past thirteen years.

MOROCCO PROBLEM.

(Reuter's Service;)

Paris, July 2 The Senate by 290 votes to mil exprassed its confidence in the Government's Moroccan policy. INDIAN BANK RATE.

(Reuter's Servica)

Bombay, July 2 The Imperial Bank of India has reduced the discount rate to four per cent

At the Central-Magistracy this morning, Mr. S. B. B. McElderry: Imposed a fine of $10 or two weeks hard labour on a Chinese charged with cutting down trans at Bookypoo.

Japan,

Canada,

Empress of Canada-July 9, parcel post 11 a.m., Re- gistration 3.15 p.m.. Letters 4 p.m.

For further particulars, apply to MACKINN JN, MACKENZIE &

Agents, Hoogkong, 3rd July, 1925

Secre Hongkong, June 22, 1926,

NOTICE

HONGKONG STOCK EXCHANGE

Arrangements have been made to keep stocks of ABRATED WATERS at the Peak Hotel An Extraordinary General depot. Peak residents should Meeting of The Hongkong Stock send for their requirements, as Exchange will be held on Thurs delivery to houses cannot now be day the 2nd. July 1926 at 11 o'clock at the Exchange at which all members are earnestly re quested to be present.

By Order of the Committee,

A. NISSIM, Becretary. Hongkong, 80th June, 1925,

A. 3. WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 29th June, 1925.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

HOTELS LIMITED

With reference to the offer of new shares dated the 15th May 1925 (made to the existing share holders of the Company) by the terms of which the sum of$7.50 per share was to be paid on the 30th June 1925 and the sum of $5.00 on the 80th September 1925 the directors have decided (in view of the present condition of affairs) to extend these dates.

The date for payment of the first instalment, is accordingly ex- tended until the 80th September 1926 and the date for payment of the second Instalment until the 31st December 1925. ́ ́.

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NOTICE

As from and including the first day of July, 1925, the interest and of Mr. Edward responsibility Maurice Raymond in the firm of Moxon and Taylor, Sharebrokers, has been terminated by mutual consent.

Dated the 1st Day of July, 1925

MOXON &TAYLOR,.

E. M. Raymond.

NOTICE

HONGKONG STOCK

EXCHANGE.

As regards shareholders who

times the new shares allotted to take advantage of these extended-

them will rank for dividend as

By permission of His Excell- from the 1st October 1925 in re-ency he Governor, the Hongkong spect of half the nominal value Stock Exchange postponed their thereof and as from the 1st Jan Settlement for June 23rd, to Tues uary 1926 in respect of the full day, July 7th, 1926.

For Hongkong Stock Exchange, nominal value thereof.

H. BIRKETT Chairman, Hongkong, June 22, 1925.

Any shareholder who makes payment prior to the due date will be allowed interest at 7 per cent. per annum, on the amount paid by him from the date of pay. ment until the due date.

This notice, will not affect those shareholders who make payment on the original dates, i. e. as re- gards the first instalment on the 30th June and as regards the se- cond instalment on the 80th Sep-

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PUBLIO AL OTION.

Sale by Public Aucting to be 0),tember. The shares to be allotted PARTICULARS and Conditions of the

to them will in accordance with

held on HANDAT the 8th day of the original terms of the offer

Jaly 1985, at 8 pm, at the Offices of rank for dividend on one half the the Public Works Department, by Orvier nominal value as from the 1st of Bis Ezosileney the Governor, of are Lot July 1925 and on the full nominal CROWN BAND in the Colony of value as from the 1st October Hongkong, for a term of 75 yours, with the option of renewal at a Crowd 1925.

Hent to be axed by the Purreyor of His Maje.ty the King, for one farther term

S.S. KUTSANG," Consignees of cargo from Japan Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauri-by the above steamer which left tius, E. & S. Africa, Aden, Egypt Kobe on the 18th June, 1925, are & Europe via Marseilles due hereby informed that, owing to Marseilles, August 9.

the present local labour troubles, Kashmir Parcels, July 10, 5.00 game will be discharged at Singa- p.m., Registration, July 11, pore and remain there at their 9.45 a.m., Letters, 10.30 a.m.

risk and expense. The Cargo will be returned to Hongkong as soon *Correspondence bearing ves-as conditions permit. sel's name only.

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TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS.

TRAMWAY SERVICE FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY, July 4th & 5th.

BETWEEN 8.0 a.m. & 7.15 p.m. (1) 10 minutes service between

Happy Valley & Post Office. (2) 10 minutes service between Causeway Bay & Post Office, (3) Quarter hour service between Causeway Bay & Quarry Bay

L. C. F. BELLAMY,"

General Manager. Hongkong, July 8, 1925,

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managers, Indo-China

SN. Co., Ltd. Hongkong, July 3, 1925.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the interest, and responsibility in our Firm of Mr. Charles Alexander Hooper ceased on the 30th June 1925. Mr. George Gwinnett Noble Tinson has this day been admitted a partner in our Firm which will be carried on as here- tofore under the style or firm, name of Johnson Stokes and

Master.

Johnson Stokes & Master. Hongkong, 1st July 1925.

HONGKONG HOTEL

"THE GLORIOUS FOURTH"

As, owing to the present crisis, it will not be possible for the usual 4th July celebrations to be held, the European Staff working in the Kitchen of the Hongkong Hotel will endeavour to prepare a Special Mena in honour of the occasion for

DINNER on SATURDAY,

the 4th JULY, 1925

PRICE AS USUAL,

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By order of the Board.

J. H. TAGGART,

Managing Director.!

NOTICE

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RELINQUISHING BUSINESS

MADAME LILY

begs to announce to the ladies of Hongkong and Outports that owing to ill health, she is closing her business,

She will therefore dispose of the whole of her valuable stock in all departments at enormous reductions.

Commencing on MONDAY, 22nd June, we have a special BARGAIN SALE of JERSEY BILK in various shades, TISSUES in all shades and designs, Valencienda Laces and Fancy Goods,T

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