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LOST:
SPORTS NOTICES.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY, CLUB.
NOTICE
THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL
BERS will be held at the Club
sue,
Actg. Secretary. Hong Kong, 16th May, 1932.
THE CHINA, MA
COMPANY MEETINGS FINANCIAL CLOUDS
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, 'LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the FIFTY-NINTH OR-
OVER EUROPE
Alarming Signs on the Continent.
AUSTRIA TO DEFAULT?
London, Yesterday.
With
PEAK CHURCH MEETING
Year's Repaid Bill Over $1,700.
ACCOUNTS SATISFACTORY
were
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1932.
HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE Opening Daily Official Quotations, May 26, 1932. Next Settlement Day, Tuesday, June 28, 1932.
STOCK
Bankca
Hong Kong Bank ......
1
(Loo.. Reg.)...
BayBell
Saloe Sow. Pis.
Last dividend and when paid
House, Happy Valley, on MON-
Mr. P. Jacks presided over the DAY, 30th May, 1932, at 6.30 p.m. DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Lausanne Reparations annual meeting of worshippers of Chartered Bank
ALL MEMBERS are cordially the Society will be held at the Conference only three weeks ahead,
Mercantile B., AMB. ¿ the Peak Church, which was held in
c. invited to attend and participate HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, there is no sign apparent of a break in any discussion which may eu Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 27th in the financial clouds that are hang- St. John's Cathedral Hall yesterday Bank of As..........
MAY, 1952, at if o'clock a.m., forling over Europe.
afternoon. Others present
Amer. O. Fin, Corp.M$ By Order of the Stewards,
the purpose of receiving the Re- Apart from the reaction from last the Dean (Very Rev. A. Swann) port of the Directors and the week's buoyancy in the gilt-edged Lady Pollock, the Hon. Mr. T. H. Cento in
Insurances S. A. SLEAP,
Statements of Account to 31st De- securities market, which has been a cember; 1931, and of declaring feature of this week's trading on King, IG.P., Mr. W. C. Bonnar, Mr. Unica Ias, ... 170 Dividends, etc.
the Stock Exchange, there are M. W. Turner and the Rev. E. G. China Underwriters.......§ The TRANSFER BOOKS of the alarming signs of weakness on the Powell. Society will be CLOSED from Continent.
The Honorary Secretary's Financial correspondents of the THE HONG KONG JOCKEY 9th MAY to 27th MAY, Both Daya
inclusive. CLUB.
leading dailies draw particular at-port was presented, as follows:
Considerable repairs have been tention to the slump in Czecho-affected inside the church. White By Order of the Board
Shipping Slovakian PAUL LAUDER,
bonds, in which General Manager, nection it is pointed out that ants and dry rot were found to Douglases...$ 47.
have to damaged the woodwork that H. K. Steamboat ... Czecho-Slovakia is one of the prin- the whole of the floor, most of the Indo-China Pref.).$| Hong Kong, 30th April, 1932.
cipal guarantors, with France and Sanctuary panelling, and many of Britain, of the Austrian Six Per the window frames had to be re-shells Bearernull}
(Det.)...8 m.
HE SEVENTH EXTRA RACE
T MEETING will be held
(weather permitting)
at Happy
Valley on SATURDAY, 28th May, 1932, commencing at 2 p.m.,
The first bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.
MEMBERS' ENCLOSURE, Members are notified that they and their Ladies must wear their Badges prominently displayed.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Cent. Loan.
con-
4 mora-
Vi
making zu for font ---- Feb. 29, ÜL
Deo,, Fla. If- Hub. to 1/Thx n/a 1051 | Mar, -, B2-
♫ Final 62 law JTAN
Des. 1. making 11%, for 1081...... } | Maž..., BI
for Imarin
Mar. 91,89
15.50
Dec.
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100
... [11] ... 174
181
113
Deo,
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200
414
Deo.
Ela Bitben. 15 for (vt)
Interim $18 apo 19
.... 477)
+
Deo.
Final 16 for 10.
18.70
Deo. None
Chica Fire Ins...$ (800
re-H. K. Fice 2, ........]
· International Assce. Tis.
F
Union Waterboats...$20
newed. The statement has been made in
The electric wiring has been more than one quarter that Aus-overhauled throughout and is now Mining tria, at the end of the week, may in excellent condition. be expected to declare
Benguets.........................☎ (16) The walls were colour-washed Kailan Mining Ad. »/- torium on external debts.
and the pews treated with preser-Langkats (Single)....Th. Germany Next?
vative. The pews have also been s'ha Exploration...Tla The Daily Herald in A leading secured to the floor.
Loans.......Th. Rasba ...........................$
aska
To Cost $200.
"
Docks, Wharvas, Godowns, &c.
igin:
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No one without a badge will be admitted to the Members' Encio-¦
Not the SIXTY-THIRD OR- article on the probability of ins Badges admitting Non- Bure. Members to the Members' Escle DINARY YEARLY MEETING of tria's compulsory default, sure and Club Rooms at $5.00 for the Company will be held at its how long the drift towards Euro to the exterior of the church un- Benguet Explorations Irts.)
It was decided to defer repairs Venezuela Gold Fieldir Gentlemen and $3.00 for Ladies HEAD OFFICE, Unlon Building, pean bankruptcy is to continue. (both including Tax) are obtain Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 27th
til funda permitted of these being The Labour organ suggests that made. Messrs. Leigh and Orange able through the SECRETARY MAY, 1982 at 11.15 am for it can hardly be more than two upon Introduction by a Member, the purpose of receiving the Re-months before Germany is forced of the building and report that re-H. K. & W. Docks...$18
have recently made an inspection | H. K. & K. Wharven. § 1441 such Member to be responsible for port of the Directors and the to follow Austria's example. payment of all chits, &c.
Statements of Account to 31st De- Meanwhile, the greatest interest pairs to plaster and colour wash-south Ch. Mones (A) 3 Badges admitting to Members' cember, 1981, and of declaring has been aroused in England by ing, estimates to cost about $200, China Providcou (old) Enclosure will NOT be on sale at Dividends, etc... the Race Course.
ing the Meeting.
Tips are obtainable at the LOST.-Strayed from 533; The Peak, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 21, Club House provided they are one Scotch Terrier Bitch-answers to ordered from the No. 1 Boy in ad- the name of Topsy,, No collar. Re-vance. Telephone 21920.
ward.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE-Hong Kong Directory now on sale at the offices of the Publishers, 3A,. Wyndham Street.
PUBLIC ENCLOSURE.
inclualve.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hong Kong, 30th April, 1982.
and
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(new)
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11,
May 19, 19.
Dog
1190 Dec.
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Flas] #9 bonus (6)
And $7 for 109)
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1+4
-Peading
making 33 for 1930 — su i
.
Mar. 30, 61
Jagadi
Duc.
22
Dec.
Dec.
99
... 30!~ Dec.
Dea
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Interion 81 / 190
Dro. Last dividend for 1988 was
List divkled fur
113/- ax. 2-4 on preferred June 19, N
for 1924 and 192.
Last dividend for
| Pisal the Cuppen No. 68 July 6, 81
Tree 1/Tax afo 1930!
Su cou s for 1231meneer: Mar, 93, 23
Dec. Fhat Int. centavos klo 123 June 11% free t/Car Opon 403 for year beri
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20/8
Oct. T.0.30 for year 31-1629
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12
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Mer.} and (at. 2/- ajo yun? 21-$$$ _
Mar. 31, B1
3fay, I
May 8, 20
Feb. 6, 11
Mar. 15,01
Dec. 5 for 1982 Mar, 10,0
AP
20
Deo. Last dieklend for 1974.00090 Dec.
1.20 Dec. ₤16 conta on old!
easte en new) for 1st Dec. Fin. TJ1 making T.14 for 1931 Dea. T. 0.15 for 2032
223
6
14
require to be done, but they re- reports that the British Govern- The TRANSFER BOOKS of the ment is intimating to Washington commend that this "be deferred Haugkèw Tu, } On no pretext will children be Company will be CLOSED from its readiness to resume
until the autumn.
N. Engineerings ... Tis. permitted In either Enclosure dur 9th MAY to 27th MAY, Both Days payments.
war debta
The report was adopted,
Shaoghal Docks ...Tit. The Financial News asks if the counts by the Hon. Treasurer was A satisfactory statement of at-
Lands, Hotels i Buildings. reports mean that all is being also adopted. It was shown that HL & 5. Hotels (C.R.) 19.70 prepared for the resumption
of the repairs bill for the year was
(Right) Britain's full war, debts payments $1796.07.
H.K, Lands..........$ after reviewing the various
Messrs. Bonnar, Jacks and T. H. Shanghai Lande ...Tic. 27 factors involved and the likely King were appointed trustees for Metropolitan Landa Tis. effect in Britain, forecasts extreme- the ensuing year. The new Humphreys muman ly bitter opposition by the British Bishop of Victoria will also act H. K. Rexities ****
...... 193 | Asia Realties "A" ......MS a serious effort is made to reopen
"B"...M The following Committee Was the question of Britain's debt settle appointed:-The
Chinese Estates...... trustees, the ment with the United States-Reu-Bishop of Victoria, the Rev. E. G. China Acaltice......Thi
Powell, Very Rev. Dean Alfred Cotton Mill. Swann, Mr. M. W. Turner and Ewo Contona "......The [18.55 Lady Pollock.
The Price of Admission to the Public Enclosure is $2.00 in- cluding Tax, for all persons, in-
cluding ladles, and is payable at BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE taxpayer unless, at the very least, as a trustee when he arrives.
the Gate.
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform are admitted Half Price,
"COASTWISE"--An interesting book Bookmakers, Tic Tac Men, &c.
of cartoons depicting "Happenings" ou
be China Coart
will not be permitted to opérate
COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hong Kong.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Price $1. on sale within the precincts of the Hong N that the SIXTY-SIXTH OR-
at the "China Mail" offices, RA, Wynd-
Lam Street
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and
Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meeting.
DINARY YEARLY MEETING of Tiffins will be obtainable in the the Company will be held at its Restaurant in the Public Enclos. HEAD OFFICE, Union Building,
W. L. Handyside. Price $1, on sale ure. at the publishers. Newspaper Enter arise, Ltd, 8A, Wyndham Street.
MISCELLANEOUS.
YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and Bromptly printed.-"Chinm Matt* Tale- Omos, No. BA, Wyndham St. skons 20022.
TUITION GIVEN.
PRIVATE LESSONS in English, Franch, Music, Shorthand, and Type- writing. Terma moderate. 6, Almal Vilas," Austin Road, Kowloon
ap bour
HOME TUTTION.
By Order,
S. A. SLEAP,
Actg. Secretary,
Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1982.
LAMMERT BROS.
AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISKES
AND SURVEYORS.
-Public Auctions
HE Undersigned have received
Auction,
$
ON
Within Tinstructions to sell by Public WESTOVER--STEVENAGE.
from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principai Individual bare and attention. For Particulars apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY,
(Camb, Higher Local, Gamb. Teachers' `Diplonia). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,
(National Frodel Higher (Certificate).
FRIDAY, May 27, 1932, commencing at 10.30 am, at Godown No. 18, The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.
A Large Quantity: MISCELLANEOUS GOOD
Comprising:
Hong Kong, on FRIDAY, 27th MAY, 1982, at 11.20 am, for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st De- cember, 1981, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
ter.
DR. LI SHU-FAN TAKES HIS SEAT.
Sanitary Board Meeting.
SHARE MARKET.
Shanghai Conon...Tha.
Zoong Sings.....Tit.
Public Wellities
H. K. Tramways ........$ |21.40
The official summary issued by Peak Tram (old)...$17. the Stock Exchange to-day states:
+ (new) ...$
(new)...$ 911
12
The Settlement yesterday passed Star Ferrics off satisfactorily. Markets open-Yaumati Ferries (old)...821 ed quietly steady this morning, with Dr. Li Shu-fan, the newly elected a fair general demand for the in-
Chins Light (old) '.....8 member of the Sanitary Board, took vestment section, rates being practiH. C. Electric $ (743. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the his seat for the first time yesterday cally unchanged. Company will be CLOSED from afternoon, at the fortnightly meet- 9th MAY to 27th MAY, Both Days ing of the Board, which was presid- inclusive.
ed over by Mr. W. J. Carrie, in the absence of Mr. G. R. Sayer.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager Hong Kong, 80th April, 1982.
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the ANNUAL ORDIN-
ARY GENERAL MEETING of
SHAREHOLDERS will be held at) the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, on SATURDAY, the 4th June, 1992, at 11.80 a.m. for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the Directora together with Statement 30th April, 1982. of Accounts for the year ended
The other members were the Hon. Mr. H. T. Greasy, Director of Public Works, Dr. G. W. Pope, Medical Officer of Health, Dr. R. A., de Castro Basto, and Messrs. M. K. Lo, L. C. F. Bellamy, and Wong Kwong the. The agenda was formal one, and nothing of public interest transpired at the meeting.
SHANGHAI POSTAL
STRIKE
Director Arrested As Instigator.
A
Nanking,, Yesterday. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Machinery, Galv. Pipes, Window Company will be CLOSED from General of Postal Administration, Mr. Chien Chua thi, Director Glase, Galv. Wire, Caasia, DyONDAY, 30th day of May to has been arrested on a "charge of Newspapers, Wire Short, Rd. Bars,ATURDAY; the 4th day of June, instigating the Shanghai postat
COASTWISE Angle Folate, Wire Rope, Bare, 1992, both days Inclusive.
by
ALGIE” BENNETI.
An interesting book of Cartoons depicting "Happenings on the China Const
PRICE $1.00.
Now on sale at
SERWERA
HITEAWAY LAIDLAW EXCELSIOR BOOK STORE
Champagne, Tiles, Cigarettes. Paint, Steering Body Steam Pipes, Caustic Soda, Sulphate of Am monia, Lumber, Cóbble Wire, Flat Iron Earthenware, Natt Rods, Broken Rice, Trees Skate Cut tings, Porcelain, Wax-parks' Fin, Cow Bones, Flour, etc etc. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS
Auctioneers Hong Kong, May 24, 1982.
OPEL
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, advocating the strike were found strike. It is alleged that placards General Managers. In his possession. Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1982,
LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD. Nthat the TENTH ORDINARY TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
It is understood that the Minis try of Communications is deter- mined to have him severely punish- ed
ya Shanghai, Yesterday. Sulcations will serve a notice The local Postal authorities, under Instructions from the Ministry of YEARLY MEETING OF SHARE on the strikers to-morrow to resume HOLDERS will be held in the work within two days. Failure to Company's Board Room, 1st Floor, do so will Exchange Building, Hong Kong, on from the
in their dismissal WEDNESDAY 85 JUNE 1982
at Noon.
TES TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED FROM 28th MAY 1982 to 48th JUNE 1982, both days inclusive.
By Order onl
service Beuter.
SUNG HANDED BACK.
Sales.
Union Insurances, $477. Hong Kong Lands, $77/77.35. Ewo Cottons, Tia, 13.60,
Hong Kong Trams $21.60. Constructions (old), $5.20, Constructions (new), $1.79. B. Ind. G. & Bonds, 58 per cent. Wallace Harpers, $14.
Buyers.
Canton Insurances, $1,200.
Union Insurances, $470.
China Fire Insurances, $600.
Douglases, $27.
Union. Waterboats, $20.
Benguets, $161⁄2,
勉
Benguet Explorations, 81 cents. H. K. & K. Wharves, $144. H. K. & W. Docks, $18. Providenta (old), $490," Hotels (Cum. Rights). $12.70. Hong Kong Landi, $77. Shanghai Lands, Tis. 27. Humphreys, $151⁄2» - Hong Kong Realtics, $124. Ewo Cottons, Tis. 18.85.
Peak Trams (old), $17. Hong Kong Trams, $21:40. Yaumati Ferries, (old), $321⁄2 Yaumati Ferries (new), $8132. Hong Kong Electrics, $74. Macão Electrics; $243/2 Telephones (P.P.), $23. Canten Ices, 51/20 Cements (combined), $18%;' Hong Kong Ropes, $13.85. Watsons (old), 14( Watsons (new) 1814
H.K. Govt Loans, 2% Premium Wallace Harpers, $14.
Sellers
China Underwriters, $5.70, Baubs,
South
Mou
DEB
part paid $2
China Buses.........TH. S'poreTractions Ord./-
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July 19, 81
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Feb. 11, 33.
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Fob. 5, 13
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12.0.80
18.101 Des. Fearanti on newi
July! Mowls for year 31-7-21
145 cents on old
for 1981
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Mar. 6, 81' Mar. 17,0- Ool. 9,
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Deo.
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H. K. Rapa $18.85
Chins Agriculture......$
Dairy Farms....... Wasons (old) (Dew)
Storms, do
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Der A Wings Lane Crawfords (old),
Mackintoshs Sinceros inque Win. Powells
Miscellaneous
H.K, Amusements Ch. Entertainment S. C Enterprisés ::..$
United Theatres ...264
Macho Greybounds' $ Constructions (Old) $
(New).
[B,`Ind. CLS Bonds H.K. Gont, Loins Wallace Harper &Co. $ China Sports Led, con$|
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WANG CHING-WEI MAY-
RESIGN
Wang Ching-wel, exp tention to tesign." ing made to per consider, but he
Owing to the against Shang
for
DUTCH
RESTRICTION:
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