1930-03-05 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1930.

NOTICES.

'Phone C. 22

FOR

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO. LTD.

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-fire Words three Inser- tlone prepaid $1, Every ddi- tional word four cents for three Insertions.

All replies under this heading must be called for.

WANTED

WANTED First class Salesmen to sell on liberal commissions novel, effective and attractive Portable Neon window display signs with interchange- able words. Wonderful advertising medium! Sells on sight! Cost within reach of all. Also to canvass for other Near, signs. Apply to China Neon- Ilte Company, 68 Queen's Road Cen- tral.

POSITION WANTED

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

NOTE 41ST ORDINARY

NOTICES.

THE

UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

CHINA MAIL.

WEI - HAI - WEI RETROCESSION

RUMOURED AGREEMENT WITH NANKING

ANNUAL MEETING of Share-THE TWENTY FIFTH AN. ITS HISTORY AND ITS FUTURE holders will be held at the offices T

NUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the Company, St. George's of SHAREHOLDERS will be hald Building, Chater Road, Victorla, in the Offices of Messrs. Dodwell Hong Kong, on WEDNESDAY, the & Company, Limited, on MON- 19th day of March, 1930, at Noon, DAY, the 10th March, 1930, at 11 for the purpose of receiving aa.m., for the purpose of receiving Statement of Accounts and the the report of the General Mann- Report of the Directors for the gers together with a Statement of year ended 31st December, 1929.

Accounts to 91st December, 1929 The TRANSFER BOOKS of the The TRANSFER BOOKS

of the Company will be CLOSED from Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, 8th March, 1990 to the 1st March to 10th March, 1930, WEDNESDAY, 19th March, 1980, both dates Inclusive. both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers. Hong Kong, 20th Feb., 1930.

HONG KONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY

DODWELL & CO., LTD. General Managers. Hong Kong, 13th February, 1930.

THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC

CO., LTD.

(Continued from yesterday.)

MARITAL DISPUTE

Magistrate's Suggestion to Parties

BREACH Not healed

COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY

BIG DECREASE IN ALL THE RESERVOIRS

The matrimonial troubles of Mr. CONSUMPTION AGAIN HIGHER J. R. Soares and his wife again oc- cupled the attention of Mr. T. S. The total storage in the island Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magis-¦ reservoirs on Monday, March 8 In a part of the world where tracy yesterday afternoon.

amounted to 915.10 million gal- Before proceeding further with the Ions, showing a decrease of 40.32 the unexpected so often happens it is not safe to prophesy or dog-case, his Worship inquired if any million gallons during the past week. matize regarding the future, but efforts had been made to settle the The week's consumption amounted the opinion of an old resident, who matter, and Mr. J. T. Prior, for Mrs. to 48.87 million gallons. has watched the development of Soares, replied that he had received no Port Edward from a small dshing tide. He said that the solicitor for the intimation whatever from the other village to its present size and hushand had only to say that he was given for what it is worth. The stay elsewhere.

conditon, might be making arrangements for the sister to

story of the prosperity of Welhai Mr. Whyte-Smith: Will your client

prosperous

Mr. Prier: I will advise her. His Worship: That is the point. Mr. Prior: It is up to them to make,

wel is the story of most free ports go back? contiguous to territory where Im- pert and export duties are levied. The reason is not far to seek and, other things being equal, the heavier the taxation on the side of

Mr. Leo d'Almada, sen: It is up to boundary line, the greater the both parties. prosperity on the other. Prosperity The Magistrate remarked that from based on such foundations might what he had heard in evidence, it

the move.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN glance at lese ribs, as artificial. A would be a good thing for the husband

ENGLISH GIRL sailing with her family in Macedonia on March 1 would like to get in touch with lady who needs help on voyage with chil. The ANNUAL SHOW of Flowers dren.-Apply Telephone Kowloon 1399.

and Vegetables will be held in the at 11 City Hall on Thursday,

FOR SALE

FOR SALE. Armstrong - Siddeley Eaton Special Saloon, Late 1928 Model, 20 hp, d-cylinder. In Excel- lent condition. Apply Box No. 040, c/o "China Mail"

FOR SALE--Banjo. "Clifford Es- Box" G. Genuine Autographed Model. Unnsed. Original Nicholls painting on Vellum. Cost $125. Sell 380 or offer, with Case and Tutor. Box No. 687, c/o "China Mail."

TO LET

Apply

TO LET Partially-furnished House on Barker Rond. Within five minutes

of the Tram Station. For particulars reply Box No. 639, c/o "China Mull,"

March 6, 1930, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission $1.

There will be an Orchestra in attendance.

Prizes will be distributed by Mrs. Southorn at 6 p.m.

TO LET No. 5, Dragon Terrace, LAMMERT BROS.

Causeway Bay, 1st, 2nd and

3rd

foors. Each flat has three bed rooms, dining room. servants quarters, kit- chen, bath room, and water closets, Suitable for Europeans. Apply Clark & Ia; 10, Des Voeux Road C.

GODOWN TO LET.

A GODOWN at Whitfield Road con- next to sisting about 2,500 sq. ft. Kwong Sang Hong Glass Factory. Please apply to Kwong Sang Hong, Ltd.

HOME TUITION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE. Within an hear from London. In healthy Belghbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMARL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual care attention. Particolars apply to:

MISS RUTH CULLEY

For

(Cams. Higher Local). Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER

(National Frodel Higher Cortificate.)

MISCELLANEOUS

printed. "China Once, No. 3A, Wyndham Bt. phone Central 22.

YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly promptly

and Mail" Tele-

ALEXANDER'S INSTITUT DE BEAUTE

For the best Permanent Finger & Marcel Waven. Hale Cutting and Manicure for Ladies &

Gentlemen.. Pedder Bldg. 1st floor. Room 3 Tel. C. 5169. Opposite entrance H.K. Hotel.

TANG YUE,, DENTIST

Successor to

the late SIEN TING,

· 14, D'Aguilar Street,

TERMS VERY MODERATE Consultation Free.

PHOTO-SUPPLIES

Kodaks and Cameras. De Films, Plates" and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing, and vi

Enlarging. ⠀ ZIESS and BUSCH "FIELD GLASSES Price Moderate.

\Trial Order 1s Solicited.

CO.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS.

- Public Auctions -

the

port-near the extreme end of the

Kowloon Water Supply The total storage in the malaland rezervoirs on Monday, March 8 amounted to 392.64 million gal- lone, showing a decrease of 14.01 million gallons during the past week.

The week's consumption amount- ad to 26.88 million gallons, not in- cluding 2.18 million gallons sup- plied to Water Boats at Lai Chi Kok. The yield from the. Shing Mun River and streams during the week 1s 15.05 million gallons.

Storage

.

The following shows the amount

ON

Hong Kong Mainland 326.88 138.81

FOOL PROOF

TROUBLE PROOF

SHEAFFER'S

PENS AND PENCILS

Sale Distributors:

$11.72 121.86 THE SUN CO., LTD.

237.60

102.75 10%. To

87,96

80.51*

that the FORTY-FIRST OR-glance at the map should convince to make an offer that if the wife would DINARY GENERAL MEETING an unbiased mind that the geogra-go back he would make arrangements in storage (million gallons)

the dates named:

1920 will be held at the Company's phical position of Wel-hat-wel, as a for the sister to stay elsewhere.

the husband did not make such an Offices, P. & 0. Building, 01

offer he would be the wrong. On the April 22 WEDNESDAY, 12th March, 1980. Shantung Promontory and backed other hand, if he made the affer and June 3

May by a mountainous hinterland-is the wife refused, she would be wrong. June 17 for a.m.,

purpose

unfavourable: that in competition On Mr. d'Almada's suggestion, the July 8 of presenting the Report of the

the consulted in the matter. Directors together with a State-with Chetoo on the one side, with Court adjourned for the husband to be August

September 2 ment of Accounts to 31st December, Tsingtao and its railway on

After the conference with Mr. October 7 1929, and electing Directors and other, both nearer to the produc

ing centres of the Province, the Soares, Mr. d'Almada said that his November Auditors.

1930 prospects of the local trader are client was of the opinion that even if December 2 very doubtful: and that retroces. he did make the arrangements suggest sion might easily spell commerciale, he did not, in view of past instances,

Gui bono: Following between himself and his wife.

think there could be any happiness

157.70

105.52

UD.92

1.251.86

438.58

1,878.13

407.96

1,880.13

$14.98

1,699,68

514.84

1,514.80

406.54

January

B

1.279.77

468.50

19

1,235.50

480.51

39

20

1.188.87 438.87

27

1,145.05

492.83

1,097.85

430.14

10

1,054.18

424.30

17

1,011.11

410.80

24

064.42

400.65

8

915.10

992.64

The REGISTER of MEMBERS of the Company will be CLOSED from 28th February, 1980 to 12th March, 1980, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer rendition and the establishment of lever, Mr. Soares was prepared to under-February 3

disaster.

How-

P

H

March

* Lowest for 1929 in Kowloon. +Lowest for 1920 in Island, Consumption

a Customs House Nanking will actake that if the wife returned she of Shares can be registered.

quire some "face" but apparently would not be molested in any way by By Order of the Board of

There was also the con- little else: two-thirds of our trade the sister. ...Directors,

will probably dileappear: hundreds sideration of extra expenses if the ĢIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., will be thrown out of employment: sister lived elsewhere.

Agents.

General Liu, ail-powerful in these. His Worship remarked that Mr. parts but doubtful friend of Nan- Soares was making a great mistake be- Hong Kong, 19th Feb, 1990.

The following figures show the king, who has done his best to cause the duty between husband and weekly consumption (million gal squeeze Chefoo dry, will be only too wife was greater than that between

lons) on the dates mentioned:- brether and sister. pleased to have at his disposal so

1929 Mrs. Soares's mother then gave evid- April 22 THE HONG KONG & KOWLOON rige a plum for similar pressure ence and was cross-examined at length May 6 like a flock of sheep, some 200,000 with regard to the affairs of the parties, June $ people, Inhabiting the Territory, after which his Worship gave another will be passed-nolentes, volentes adjournment until March 14, -from one Government to the other, from the peace, security and Justice of British administration to

WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

THE FORTY-THIRD ORDIN- TARY ANNUAL MEETING OF

mia-rule, oppression And SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the

Jardine, iniquitous taxation rampant across the

of Mesars. Ofice Matheson & Co., Ltd., on THURS our border: and a small, very small of Britons, civilians and DAY, the 13th March, 1930, at group

THE Undersigned have received NOON, for the purpose of receiv-public servants, will have to face instructions to sell by Publicing the Report of the Directors and financial and other losses, immedi Auction

the Statement of Accounts for the ate and potential. Is the picture:

too gloomy; Time will show. year ended 31st December, 1929.

ON THURSDAY, March 6, 1930, commencing at 2.30 pm, at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.

A Large Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD and OFFICE FURNITURE Comprising:-

Blackwood Hatstand with Bevel- led Mirror, Tapestry Covered Couches and Armchairs, Glass Cabinet, Pianos, Gramophones, Records, Typewriter, Radiators, Pictures,

Ornaments, Curios, Wardrobe Trunks, Rugs, etc.

Tenk Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Finner Waggons, Side- boards, White Frost Refrigerators, Tea Chest, Dinner Crockery, Glass! Ware, etc.

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 3rd March, 1930, to THURSDAY, the 13th March, 1930, both days Inclusive,

.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

F. H. CRAPNELL,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 24th February, 1930,

Precedent

HOTEL GUESTS

At the Hong Kong Hotel

#1

Hong Kong Mainland

87.58

80.78*

13.03

27.17

27.48

74.00

24.86

24

27.14

Jay 1

11.08t

27.21

20.71

22

22.049

28.328

23.28

August

31.85

2.17

September 2

Octobor 7

50.86

27.62

23

58.411

28.67

54.90

28.70

November 4

54.22

28.81

December 2

1930 January &

46.00

26.54

46.91

26.38

45.00

24.17

20

47.50

23.47

47.10

25.21

February 3

50.75

23.74

10

44.71

28.71

N.

17

45.11

24.80

24

48.69

26.22

March 3

* Highest

48.87

26.88

to

Kowloon daring

March 2, 1930. Measra. E. W. Broadwith, Brandel, C. T. Belget, Mr. and Mrs.

E. Bellamy,

Messrs. Y. S. Chang, E. Cook,

8. Cook.

Messrs. H. M. Dodwell, B. Daniel. Messrs. D. Forbes, W S. Forbes. Mesars. J. N. Grant, G. A. Gosse,

Mr. J. E. Joseph.

Messrs. J. J. Kino, A. Kamally.

·Meşors. H. C. Leo, W. K. Lo,

Lawyers set great store by pre-E. cedents and the establishment of a new one is a veritable bugbear to s. the official mind-rightly so. But unusual features mark Britain's connection with Weihaiwei. There was the Invitation from Peking D. F. Gfraith. while a Japanese army still occupi- ed the place: the reluctant accept- ance for political reasons: the holsting at the same spot on the same day of three national flags In succession-Japanese Chinese and British, the extraordinary clause in the treaty patting no de finite period to British tenure: the NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

sacrifice of a pawn at Washington TOTICE IS EREBY GIVEN for a greater gain. Taking all the facts into consideration, it la safe that the THIRTY-FOURTH

THE DAIRY FARM ICE & COLD STORAGE COMPANY

N°

LIMITED.

+

Joseph Levi, L. Lasaner, L. M. 8. Lloyd, Mr. and Mro. Lacos, Miss H. Lillie.

Messrs. J. W. Mordehovitch, 5.

E. Major. O. Margeatern, H. H. Mereski. S. K. Murray, J. M. Major, A. M. Martin.

Mr. F. Noodt.

Messrs. D. C. Palfreeman,

period of publication of weekly reports.

+Lowest in Kowloon recorded in

1929.

Lowest in Inland in 1929. Highest in Island in 1929.

FEBRUARY RAIN

The following is the record of) rainfall at the Botanic Gardens in February:

Peb.

5

Inch.

.03

6

.13

.67

10.

11

.02

Mr. L. P. Quiricey. Messrs. A. Rose, E. Rutgers. Messrs. C. A. Steibel, G. C. Shepherd, D. E. Sazanon, W. Smith, A. Stokes, Mrs. G. Stevenson.

Mr. A. H. Turner. Mr. R. L. Wyllie.

12

47.

18

.26

26

.08

Total

..1.51

Teak, Iron and Brass Bedsteads with Mattresses, Wardrobes, Dress- ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING to asert, not only that these occur Poll, H. A. Patel. Ing Tables, Waskstands, Blankets, of the SHAREHOLDERS in the fences have no parallel in British Blackwood Ten-pays, Blackwood Company will be held at the Com-history, but that they will never

a bogey. Tables, Blackwood Armchairs, etc. pany's Town Office, 2, Lower Al-occur again. Our bugbear becomes bert Road, on FRIDAY, the 14th March, 1930, at 11 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with

and

A Quantity of SILVER WARES.

Сп View from Wednesday,

March 5, 1980,

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, March 8, 1930.

Tinstructions to all b abte THE Undersigned have received

Auction

ON

FRIDAY, March 7, 1930, commencing at 5.15 p.m., at their Sales Room, Duddell Street

A Collection of Valuable POSTAGE STAMPS

On View from Wednesday, March 5, 1930.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

J. D. THOMSON,

Acting Secretary. Hong Kong, 25th Feb., 1990,

IN

Case of the Transvaal

A reference to the temporary re

trocession of the Transvaal 50

& new

The

were

A WEEK'S DISEASES

Cases Deathe

Typhoid Fever ....

4

Small-pox

10

11

.

Diphtheria

3

2.

Meningitis

Puerperal Fever

Induenza

Malaria

Tuberculosis

B

58

On March the following cases

diseases were reported:-

Typhoid Fever Small-pox Diphtheria

CIVIC SHANGHAI

2

4

2

Shanghai, Yesterday. The Shanghai Municipal Council

REALISTIC

The realistic Method is al together new-R: BOW Way of winding the hair, from the ends toward the scalp

TATE — softer,

more natural.

smoother

Arrange TO-DAY to have your Holatie Permanent Ware or RewATS,

HOW

Ind

YAYOI BEAUTY PARLOUR 20, Wyndham Street.

3

of LOVE

The ORIENTAL BOOKS

The KAMA SUTRA, af Vilayan

Prien Dollars

ANANGA RANGA, The Hindu

Art of Love. ....

Price : Pallastend

The PERFUMED GARDEN,"

Frica › @Dollars

Address orders to

LIBRAIRIE "ASTRA”.

12, Res de Chalmol - PARIS (309

MAY SHEUNG

EMBROIDERY AND FANCY

GOODS 8.

For Sale or Made to Order No, 55A, Wellington Street. Telephone No E. 3264

Drive a Trusty,

“TRIUMPH"

the Motor that never lails you

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA. TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

Charlton, Station Hotel, Kow- loon, from London.

Gibson Fahnestock, Maritima,'. Saigon, from New York.

8. LACK,

· Superintendent. Hong Kong, February 27, 1930.

THE GREAT. NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO, LTD, OF DENMARK

The following unclaimed tele- grams are lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Com pany (Limited) of Denmark

Statement of Accounts for the

years ago seems pertinent. year ending 31st December, 1929, Dutch at the Cape dialked British declaring a Dividend and re-elect-

rule-particularly, the abolition of

During the week ended March

The following unclaimed tale ing Directors and Auditors.

slavery, crossed the frontier in Gladstone climbed down: and, with

the following diseases were grama are lying at the E. E The TRANSFER BOOKS of the substantial numbers and carved a single reservation, the Boera notified to the Medical Officer of Telegraph Co. office, Hong Kong +--- Company will be CLOSED from out for themselves

complete state, gained

independence. Health:- received loud praise the 4th to the 14th March, 1930, There was lack of cohesion, a root- Gladstone both days Inclusive.

for magnanimity-the ed objection to payment of taxes from some and the Republic was brought to "patient conciliation" of to-day: he the verge of bankruptcy, the pound was vigorously abused by others for weakness Bome enraged note falling in value to one shilling

on Britons going so far as to drag The massing of Zulu hordes their borders threatened invasion. their flag through the dust on the perhaps annihilation, and Britain streets of Pretoria: in the light of Intervened. Catewayo was forbid subsequent events we see to-day den to fight and obeyed, though that his surrender was a stupend- of "the Dutch have tired me out and ous blunder. Is history repeating HONG KONG TELEPHONE

II intended....to drive them over itself? CO., LIMITED.

A Definite Assurance the Vaal". Annexation seemed the

'There only alternative.

Some British settlers had follow- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN vigorous protests from the Boers ad the fag: strange as it may seem that the FIFTH ORDINARY and a bitte complaint from their to some, they preferred to continue YEARLY MEETING of the HONG President against his own people- Funder that flag: they, too, could KONG TELEPHONE COMPANY, 'I would rather be a policeman point to definite assurance: in par-elections have resulted as follows: LIMITED, will be held on SATUR-1 under a strong government than the ticular, there was the declaration DAY, the 15th day of MARCH, president of such a state. It is you by the High Commissioner, Genaral 1930, at the BOARD ROOM of the Boers who have lost the counWolseley, to a public assembly of Company, Second Floor, Exchange try." Then, as now international Boors at their capital, that the Buliding, Hong Kong, at 11 o'clock gratitude seems to have been at British flag would fly at Pretoria OURam, for the purpose of receiving discount. There followed one of for auch time as the sun shone

· Zulu power was above them. There was no re- a Statement of Accounts and the our little wara: Report of the Board of Directors, broken at a cost of some £5,000,000: pudiation of official liability and for the Financial Year ended: Do and Cetewayo passed out of history these settlers were assisted to dis cember 81; 1929, and re-electing into exile. The disappearance of pose of their property and take up Two Directors and the Auditors the Zulu menace and the with farms in British territory at an

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the drawal of British forces froth outlay of about £60,000.

Taking all the circumstances: Company will be CLOSED from South Africa encouraged the Boers the 19th March to the 18th March, to renew the demand for complete into consideration, there seems no independence open revolt follow reason why a like generous attitude 1980, both days. Inclusive.

Dated this 17th day of Febru-ed (1880); and a small British should not be adoptet at Welhal The Chinese Chamber of Commerce force, was overwhelmed at Majuba wel: some sort of guarantee given has wired to the German Consul Gen- ary, 1980,

Hill. - Though substantial and suffi- if living conditions become impor oral at Shanghai expressing anxiety at By Order of the Board, cient reinforcements were already sible, or intolerable, or if definite the many reports that Germany is

W. MCKENZIE,

landing or on the sea, then, as now financial loss is incurred through shipping large quantities of poison gas Ses Secretary the sentimentalists, propagandists Government action, the Briton con- bombs to China for the use of Chiang 14 Des Voour Road: Central, and Little Englanders of that cerned will not be left in the lurch Kai-shek, declaring that their use is contrary to international law-Reuter. generation, had theif ways. Mr. —P & T. Times.

LAMMERT BROI,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, March 8, 1980.

YOU ARE INVITED TO INSPECT,

STOCK OF

·ASIATIC, FOREIGN AND COLONIAL

POSTAGE STAMP

IN SETS, SINGLE FACKETS, BAGS and l' APPROVAL SHEETS.

GRACA & CO.,

Dealers in Postage Stamps, Philatelis" Goods, Picture" Fostcard Toys, Koz

WYNDHAM STREET,

620S HONG KONG

Hong Kong

Mr. K. Fukushima, 1,078 votes. Mr. Balto, 1,060.

Brig. Gen. E. B. McNaughton 926. Mr. A. D.. Ball, 865.. 'Mr. J. W. Carnicy 845.. Mr. A. J. Hughes 789. Mr. Leslie (A..P.C.) 757.

Mr. Shepherd (Jardine's) 740. Mr. N. 8. Brown (Talkoo) 785. Those not elected are. Messrs.: H.'E.

Arnhold, Massey, G. E. Tucker and Rev. C. E. Fatton-Reuter.

GAS BOMBS FOR CHINA:

Peking, Yesterday..

Kengelbacher, Peninsular, from Vladivostok

Wingo, from Tientsin. Kwok Hans, from- Goteborg. Worship, from Goteborg. Giroux. Lloydiano, from · Shang. hal, North. 20

Hoo Luen-chang, passenger, General Metzinger, from Shanghai

ŽE V. JESSEN,

Superintendent. Hong Kong, February 12, 1930.

HUMBER

LANE, CRAWFORD, LIDZ Automobile Bapt. C.3183.