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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1929.

INDO-CHINA CO.

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Apropos of what has just been said, the position. was recently cogently summed up in the Tien- tsin Press as follows:-

The "Yongtingho, in its presen! state, enustitutes 聽 Continuous menace to bena of thousands of square miles of agricultural land. The strengthening of the dykes will prote the threatened areas, and the new settling basin will in dus course, ade nearly 200,000

15,003 mou of cultivable land to the tesources of the Province. Morcove: the res toration of the navigability of the Haibo is a matter of vital import

Tien- ance to the whole hinte isnt. tsin is the natural outlet and intet for a population of bolween fifty and sixty millions, and it would be diffient to caleniate the loss that would ensue from the perpetuation of a state of affairs under which no vessel drawing upwards of seven feet can reach the Bund."

Proposed New Tonnage Jn view of the difficult condi- tions of loading and discharging in the Haihe River, and, the un- certainty of the outlook, perman- ent arrangements have been made to lease, for the time being. wharves at Tong Ku which will allow of vessels discharging their gargoes into temporary godowns and so save very considerable de- lay.

PEACE ERA

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THE CHINA MAIL,

ROUND THE CINEMÀS SHADOWS BEFORE.

"THE ADVENTURER” AT THE VOMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED

QUEEN'S

"SLAVES OF BEAUTY"

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subsista between them, I con- fidently assert, mutual trust, well- founded respect and a community of aim that are the essential in The double attraction at thà Queen's gredients of real friendship and Theatre, with Tim McCoy in "The Ad- venturer," an N.G.M. film, and Sue helpful co-operation. They are animated by the common ideals Carol in the Fox film, "Shaves of

Beauty," will have their final screen

IN THE "MÄIL”

ENTERTAINMENTS

Today Queen's Theatre; "The Adventurer," also "Slaves of Beauty."

To-day World "Exchange of Wives." To-day Star "The Smart Set."

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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A PIANO IS A PROUD POSSESSION.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Theatre: PARTICU

ARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction Theatre; to be held on MONDAY, the 24th day of June, 1929, at To-day Majestic Theatre; 8 pm, at the Offices of the "The Divine Woman."

Public Works Department, by

·June 22—Kowloon Cricket Club Order of His Excellency the Gov- ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land Band and Vocal Concert, 9.15 p.m. Home Mail

at Shamshuipo, in the Colony Inward from Shang- of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 Europe via Siberia years, commencing from 1st July. 1898, with the option of renewal Land Sale

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the June 24-At P.W.D. Offices, two Surveyor of His Majesty the King, lots of Crown land at Shamashuipo, for one further term of 24 years $ p.m.

less three days.

of peace and human wel being-ings to-day. They are at one in their desire to The Adventurer” is an exciting eliminate war from international picture, and Tim McCoy displays his relationships and to translate skill as a rider of no mean extent. powerful, popular sentiment on Dorothy Sebastian supports him ably.

The film deals with a gold mine in peace into practical measures for peace. Whatever mischief-makers South America, where McCoy la mana- and busy-bodies, wherever they ger, but, "The Tornado" (Geyre Whit-

man) spoils his peace by a revolution, To-day may be found, may say to the con- during which, McCoy saves

Miss bai and trary. I assert, without hesitation Sebastian and sets off

to free her ("Zosma”)· · or qualification, that the British father (played by George Cowa) from people look upon the United the wicked hands of Charles Dalaney. States of America and upon all Others of note in the cast are Michael other nations with only peace to Visaroff and Aler Melah. be realised.

Peace Wanted

Another Attraction.

As "Dorothy Jones" Sue Carroll de-

"We desire that peace shall lights her many admirers in her latest comedy-drama, "Slaves of Beauty." endure not merely as a condition

The picture is only three reels in representing an absence of war length, and depicts a family living in but as a system of human relation-poor circumstances in the alums of ships represented by an active co- New York. Then the father, an ardent chemist, discovers a solution that re- operation between nations.

movis freckles from the fare, and so becomes wealthy.

"I hope and believe that our rospective countries are inspired by a true comradeship of peace

Although badly, wanted to hold together our pivotal trades no new tonnage-except such tugs and lighters as were essential to meet pr

disarmament. urgent river require- ments has been acquired. In order, however, to maintain our

Yangisze valuable

connections your directors are, now consider- ing the placing of an order for a new Middle River steamer to re- place the "Changwo" and "Kiang- wo the former having passed the age of economic ruming, and the latter getting well on in years.

It is satisfactory to be able to men- tion that the fleet has been free of major casualties and our thanks arE due to the members of the staff, both anoat and ashore, who have contribut ed to this satisfactory state of affairs.

Women, the slaves of beauty, fre-

Lammert's Auction June 21--At Sales Rości, a col-

lection of valuable postage stamps, 5.15 p.m.

Meetings

Legislative Council

June 20 Meeting 2.15 p.m.

June 21-Meeting of full com- mitte of Water Emergency; 4 pm.

July 6 Meeting of Creditors of! the Hong Kong Tug & Lighter Co..

& Fleming's offices, noon,

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and that both are anxious to join 'quent the big, beauty parlour (which Ltd., at Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth

has developed from a small back-shop) with other nations in a new and and then the trouble begins. Olive

successful Tell, concerted effort and

the mother, manages, by the ́effort to reach a goal of definite amazing discovery, to keep young, while the husband (Helmes Herbert) grows "The world needs disarmament.old naturally. The wife, feeling young. Peoples earn for it. Govern-wishes to enjoy life, and divorces her

husband, Sue Carroll as the only IN OTHER PLACES ments would welcome it. There daughter brings about a popular re- is now a new hope and a new unien by contesting her youth against strength in the hearts of the the charm and experience of her CHRONICLES FROM JAPAN peoples of the world. They believe mother.

TO JAVA

I of the Sale by Public Aution the time for action is here. They

to be held MONDAY, the wait anxiously for results. They

Bishop Edwin Lee has left Singa-24th day of June, 1929, at look to their Governments reso-

pore to inspect Methodist Mission 13 pm, at the Offices of the lutely to grapple with difficulties

work in Sarawak.

Public Works Department," by Order of His Excellency the Gov- to carry them onward and upward to the tableland of peace, friend-

Mr. and Mrs. Aurely and family ernor, of one Lot of Crown Land ship and co-operation, towarda

returned to Singapore from Home at Shamshuipo, in the Colony of which they have been struggling

leave by the "P. C. Hoof"

Hong Kong, for a term of 75- through long generations."

years, commencing from 1st July, "God Save the King" was played Commissions as Second-Lieuten- 1898, with the option. of renewal perhaps with greater feeling than ants in the Straits Settlement at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the usual on account of His Majesty's Volunteer Force have been granted Surveyor of His Majesty the King, illness, as H.E, the Governer, Lady to Mr. G. D. Macdonald, Dr. W. H. for one further term of 24 years

In conclusion, Mr. Henderson expressed the hope that "Mr Dawes stay in Britain might be profitable to the supreme cause

of British-American understand- ing and international peace and co-operation."

BIRTHDAY BALL

BRILLIANT FUNCTION IN SINGAPORE

Clifford and their staff arrived at Brodle and Mr. A. R. Craig. the fout of the staircase at Govern- ment

House to meet the visitors

Prevention of Piracy Pirados of a serious nature are still in evidence in these waters and although the incidents have been fewer, shipping companies would be unwise to Juli themselves into a state of false security. Assistance to a cer-

People already are begluning to from tain extent has been afforded

assembled for the King's Birthday show an interest in the forthcom- outside pources and it is most earnest.

Sir A. Chamberlain's Support Ball, says the "Singapore Freeing dog show of the China Kennel ly hoped that shipping companies in

Sir Austen Chamberlain assured Press."

Club, to be held at Shanghai. China who, is past years, have had to

welcome Certainly Everyone's thoughts meet a situation of unprecedented dif. General Dawes that the

tha; direction for the fully will not ask, in vain for the that Mr. Henderson had given was turned In continued co-operation of those who the welcome not of a Party but of moment and silently wieled His can do so mach to ensure a continuance the British nation. He endorsed Majesty a speedly recovery back of the present improved protection of the warm sentiments for the United at Home across the seas. life and property.

Sir D. J. Galloway a permitted to retain the title of "Honourable" within Malaya on his retirement in recognition of his services on the Executive, and Legislative Councils

The Counsellors of State on be-

iesa three days.

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No. of Sale

Registry Ko.

New Kowlocu Inland

States expressed by Mr. Henderson Viewed from the front, in the You are well aware, Gentlemen, that and he (Sir Austen) was very hope-height of the event, Government of the Straits Settlements it would serve no useful purpose toful and confident that the difficulties House was a thrilling sight. As even attempt te foretell what the future has in store for us during this of detail and adjustment hitherto on previous ocasions the building year which I may say, however, has separating Britain and America on was brilliantly lit up: the Crown half of the King have been pleased In the the naval question would be resolved and insignia G.R. standing out in to approve the appointment of the not opened too unfavourably. light of past experience of sudden and before long by the use of the bold relief amid the blaze of colour. Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng-lock to be a sensational changes of political and new yardstick" of which Pres. Seated on the lawns, passing to and Nominated Unofficial Member of the

·commercial "character in China, even Hoover and General Dawes had fro from the verandahs, and the Legislative Council of the Straits to voire an opinion on the coming

poken.

ball-room, fitting in and out among Settlements for a further period march of events would be mere guess-

A letter from Mr. MacDonald was the bunting-wrapped pillars, and of three years from Jan 1, 1929. work. It is comfort to feel. how ever, that we are in a good position read. It stated that America and flowers the guests gave the scene a

The Exequatur empowering Mr. From to cope with any eventuality which Britain had a feeling that there was brilliant appearance. may arise, be it for better or worse; great world impulse to get side The band of the Welch Regiment W. A. A. M. Daniels to act as Con- we are loyally served by our staff and by side, and that this did not mean accompanied the dancing which sul-General for the Netherlands at

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEE.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON & STRAITS.

as a company of long-standing are that anybody would be left-Reu-bagan, almost immediately after Sir Singapore was signed by the Coun- The Steamship, encouraged to think we enjoy the con- ter. Edence of supporters both foreign and

Chines alike.

Preferred Dividend

of the

High and Lady Clifford had re-sellors of State on behalf

BENARTY" ceived, in

Mr. Daniels' presentation, among King on March 23.

Consignees of cargo are hereby in- others the members of the Ex-jurisdiction covers the Straits formed that all goods are being land. ed at their risk into the hazardous ecutive Council Legislative Council, Settlements, the Federated and

and/or extra hazardous Godowns of

Brunei Godown Co., Ltd., wherice and/or from

the wharves delivery

may be

be obtained. No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all

We sympathise with shippers and U.S. BUYS STERLING|Justice Deane, Puisne judges, the Unfederated Malay States, the The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf ad

consignees who have their own pro-

blems to face in maintaining their busi

ness connections during times of ex- $7,000,000 OF GOLD BULLION ceptional difficulty, and we extend to:

them our promise of hearty co-opera- tion in any matters brought to our notice and in which we are mutually interested.

marked.

The reduction

cumulative

FROM LONDON

FAVOURABLE EXCHANGE

of our dividend liability on preferred shares and I have now pleasure in replying as from £74,383 10s. Od. to 244,630 2s. Od. follows to his questions. is, we consider, desirable and in the best (1)--No loss was incurred by the Indo-China S.N. Co., Ltd., by the pro-

Sir William Murison and Mr. State of North Borneo Consuls, Captain Mackworth R.N., and Sarawak. Flight-Lieutenant Livock R.A.F.,

in

Ted.

the Regents of Johore, the British According to the Chinese papers, Goode remaining undelivered after the

Shanghai, Adviser of Johore, the Sultan of

£ joint meeting 26th inst will be subject to rent, Selangor, Mr.

of Justice McCabe | was held of the families All claims against the steamer must Reay, Major-General

301 be presented to the Undersigned on or Pritchard the vletims of the May The statement of accounts before

New York, Yesterday.

will

not be recognised. In consequence of the weakness in C, and others from the dais in incident, the Hsin Dah Ming, colli-before the 10th July, 1929, or they you is, I hope, self-explanatory. The

All broken chafed, and damaged transfer of £25,000 from revenue to sterling exchange, American houses front of Queen Victoria's statue in sion and the Hainwah wreck last

Tuesday when it was decided to Goods are to be left in the Godowns special repairs and renewals reserve a to-day purchased seven million dollars' the Long Roem.

Chinese Doll Display

appeal to the Government to settle where they will be examined on the necessitated in order to meet payments worth of gold bullion in London for in-

ad-their claims for compensation with-Goddard & Douglas.

25th Inst. at 10 am. by Messrs. for work of more than ordinary na-mediate shipment to the United States An object of considerable ture and in this connection I may eny-Reuter's American Service.

miration was the display of Chi-out further delay."

No Fire Insurance has been affect- the amount in question is already ear.

nese dolls, which were carried in the

Billa of Lading will be countersign- procession on the occasion of the The Jory-Taft production "The Dake of Gloucester's visit and after Spot on the Sun, was given at the ed by,

GJBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. wards given to Sir Hugh and Lady Capitol Theatre, Shanghai on June

Agents, Hong Kong, 19th June, 1929. Clifford by the Chui Huai Lim Club 5, 6, 7, and 8. This story, written They were clevery arranged, so as in three acts by John Hastings to give full play to the mass of Turner, is a really amualar comedy With these remarks, Gentlemen, I (2)Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & colour and design, in an alcove on with Monte Carlo for its back- have now to propose that the report Co., Ltd., on behalf of the Indo-China the way to the Supper Room. ground... and statement of accounts, as pre-S.N. Co., Ltd., as customary, concladed The hands of Lady Clifford and sented. be adopted, that £25,000 be specifle contracts for 1928 with sup her helpers could be clearly seen Gen. Hsiung Hath-hui, the local transferred to special repairs and repliers. Prices to the company "trimmed newals account, that a dividend of six into bankers were submitted and ap-in respect to the decoration of the Gendarmerie Commisgider (esys Supper Room and Card Rooms. In the Shanghai vernaculer Press), shillings per share on the cumulative proved by the directora. preferred shares for each of the years (3)Messrs. Jardins, Matheson & the former visitors enjoyed a stand has telegraphed to the Cen 1924 and 1925 be paid, that the sum Co, Ltd., in the above connection, re-up buffet amid gaily bestowed sur-tral Government saying that "The romantic folly of Gretna of £16,113 168, 7d. be carried forward weived a fixed remuneration for their roundings while others seized an most of the Communists, who then marriages" was denounced to next year's account, and that the services in terms of agreement with opportunity to play bridge in what have been arrested in Shang- to-day in the Assembly of the dividend on shares on the Hong Kong the company.

was undoubtedly a very cool spot, hai are more youths and recom-Church of Scotland by the Rev. register be paid at the rate of 28. 0% (4) -The suggested procedure of A feature of the event this year mending that the Kuomintang John White, who declared that he

interarts of the company.

Chairman's Resolution

cedure mentioned.

per diler, being the telegraphic trans the company contracting for supplies fer rate of exchange on Dec. 31, 1928. direct from pithead is impracticable.

As soon as this resolution has been The chairman's motion was then put seconded I shall be pleased to reply, to to the meeting and carried unanimous the best of my ability, to any questions y shareholders may wish to nak

Shareholder's Question

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"ROMANTIC FOLLY"

SCANDALOUS TRAFFIC IN “GRETNA” MARRIAGES

London, May 28,

was the film show on the front lawn should devise means to convert them had received many pathetic letters amid the exotic surroundings of a into good citzens instead of punish asking for advice is to how to es

with the ing them. A reply has been recape the consequences fine night coupled prettiness of the outside decora-ceived saying that the matter Is The Assembly expressed deep Other Busintes

tions." Following Pathe's Gazette, now under consideration.

concern at the number of irregular Other business transacted by the the visitors were treated to two a

marriages in Glasgow, Edinburgh, mecting comprised Mr. A. H. White seconded and then Confirmations of appointment of Meuproarious comedies featuring two Apparently the Shanghai Chinese Dunder and Aberdeen, and “the in- Captain Laurenson asked: What A. H. White and Mr. M. T. Johnson makers on

most popular laughter- merchants have no desire to lose crease a the scandalous traffic in of the

the screen: Charlie the services of Mr. C. L. Wayne clandestine, marrages carried on any was the loss incurred by the Indo-as directors proposed by Mr. A. Chaplin in The Circus and Harold as traffic manager of the Shanghai at Grema Green. The Assembly China S.N. Co., Ltd., in 1928 by the Piercy, seconded by Mr. Ho Leung, procedure of the company ordering cos) Re-election of retiring directors Lloyd in "For Heaven's Sake. The Nanding and Shanghal Hangchow decided to approach the Secretary for seamen account from Mesare, Jar (Mr. A. H. White and Mr. M. T. Police band played during the peri Ningpo. Raliway as th

nize for Scotland. - dine, Matheson, & Co., Ltd. instead of Johnson)proposed by Mr. P Tod, se formances,

agen him an efficient and honest ver contracting for supplies direct from conded by Mr. Lo Man-hin

pithead

The Reply

Re-election of the auditors. Mr. John Fleming and Mr, A. Ritchie, chartered

vant of the Chinese Government for Mr. B. R. Joyn, M.C.S. is ap t addition to telegrams already pointed Controller and Mr. C. Bent to the Ministry of Railways, Wilson M.C.S., Deputy Controller

King Alexander of Jugo-Slayla

The chairman replied: It la per accountants of HessTS, Lowe, Bing The Roumanian Government has members of the Grain Merchants of Labour, haps, desirable to mention that under kam and Matthews at remuneration appointed a Commission to draft à Association and the Cocoon Mer section No. 188 of the articles of as of 36,000 proposed by Mr. R. E. Mac decree for the amnesty of political chants Guild have akid that Mr ciation, the directors are not bound to

seconded by Mr. Nand military offenders on May 10, Wayne's services should be zel reply to questions of the nature asked

idend warrants will be ready to the tenth anniversary of the union after his contract exprires on July

of Roumanias lands.

Captain Laurenson has, however, pre visully Jindly given me rotice of sams mor

has agreed to act as godfather to the twenty-first child of a Slovenian worker named Alojz Bets

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