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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THE Undersigned have' received

THE CHINA MAIL.

SPORTS NOTICES.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

Tinstructions to sell by Publie THE HALF YEARLY GENERAL T MEETING OF VOTING MEM-

Auction

ON

THURSDAY, June 2, 1932, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their Sales Room,

4, Duddell Street.

A Quantity of VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

Comprising

FURNITURE.

BERS will be held at the Club House, Happy Valley, on MON- DAY, 30th May, 1932, at 5.30 p.m. ALL MEMBERS are cordially Invited to attend and participate in any discussion which may en-

sue.

By Order of the Stewards,

S. A. SLEAP,

Actg. Secretary. Hong Kong, 16th May, 1982.

Teak Hatstands, Chesterfield Couches and Armetfairs, Curio Cabinet, Bookcase, Desks, Tables, Tea Poys, Pictures. Curios, Car- pets, Rugs, Curtains, Mosquito COMPANY MEETINGS

|Nets, Linens, etc.

Teak Extension. Dining Tables,

SHARE MARKET.

Weekly Reports by Brokers.

share

G. A. HARRIMAN.

RAIN

Today's weather. report from the Royal Observatory states:-~~

A weak anti-cyclone has develop- ed over N. China.

Depressions are situated over Tongking and the Eastern Sea.

Forecast:-S. W. winda, moderate aview tonight, probably freshing later from the East; cloudy generally:

Hong Kong, May 27. Mr. G. A. Harriman's weekly

report and market issued at noon, states:—

There is a much better market) some rain. to report on for the week under re- view which although opening quietly on account of Settlement on Wednesday has since revived very brisk trading. In the speculative section

Providents To

to

were in greatest demand with sev-!

eral large parcels of shares chang- ing hands at $5.15 cash and $5.20

Dining Chairs, Teak Wardrobes PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, June,, but latterly it was impossible

with Bevelled Mirrors, Teak Side- boarde,

Teak Dressing Tables,

ter, etc., etc.

'Phone 20022

dard

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-ive Words three Inser dens prepaid $1.50. Every addi- tional word five cents for three insertions.

All repiles under this heading must be called for.

FOR SALE

LIMITED.

that the ANNUAL ORDIN-

JAPAN'S POLICY.

Be Announced at the

Diet on June 1.

SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1932.

VOLUNTEERS AT

DINNER

Commandant Review's Season.

G.O.C.'S REPORT TO WAR

OFFICE

GENERAL UYEDA ON- CRUTCHES

Takes Over Shirakawa's Command.

Shanghai, Today, High Japanese Army and Navy officers have been keeping an all- General Shirakawa, and this after- night vigil beside the bier of

Much enthusiasm was shown at the Volunteer Headquarters last night when the annual dinner of neon the entire Headquarters Staff the H.K.V.D.C. was held and H.E. of the Japanese Army will form a the G.O.C., Major-General J. W. guard of honour as the remains of Sandilands, who was the principal ed on board the cruiser "Tatsuta” the Japanese Commander are plac-

units of

to be taken to Japan,

day afternoon on crutches to take General Uyeda; the new Comman- der-in-Chief, left hospital yester over the command of the Japanese forces remaining and to superintend their evacuation-Rauter.

SHARE MARKET.

guest, distributed the prizes which were won during the year. o.B.E., the Commandant of the Lieut-Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.O

Corps, said, that the training.sea- son had come to a close with the H.K.V.D.C. well in the limelight. The new units had only just re- Tokyo, Yesterday. to obtain shares at these figures. The anxiously awaited announce that general improvement in keen- cently held the stage, and besides Cements were done at $18.50/.60ment of the new Japanese Govern-ness and efficiency in every Com- Chest of Drawers, Glass Cabinets, TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN and more scrip was enquired for ment's foreign, financial and gen pany had been shown during the

N Armchairs, Cabinet Gramophones,

eral administrative policies will

The official summary issued by ARY GENERAL MEETING of at $18.50. Hoteis were steadily be made at an extraordinary

past 12 months.

the Stock Exchange to-day states: Records, Teak Filing Cabinet, Brass Fenders, Fire Brasses, Fil- SHAREHOLDERS will be held at enquired for at $12.65 without at- session of the Diet, which it has King's Birthday Parade,

Taken all in all, and with, the the Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, tracting sellers. Lights were quiet been decided to open on June 1, and this season of showing ourselves to past week displayed an undercurrent There is one more opportunity Settlement intervening, rates in the "Teak and Brass Bedsteads. Stan- on SATURDAY, the 4th June, around $20.40. In the Investment will last for a fortnight. It is the public, namely o nthe King's of firmness which may be said to

for the pur-| Lamps, Locking Glasses, 1932, at 11.80 a.m.

primarily for the purpose of pa Birthday. Baby Cot, Ice Chests, Crockery, pose of receiving the Report of the section Trams improved to $21.75 sing the Budget and other finan-

have been rather unexpected, though Tea Sets, Fire Screen, Cabin Directors together with Statement strong buyers, with small offerings cial measures.

The General wishes all active the volume of business was.net on

the orps to be repre- an extensive scale. Trunks, Table Lamps. Vases. Ceil- of Accounts for the year ended at $21.85. Lands were wanted at Official circles indicate that the sented onthis parade. The M.G.

$77 without attracting sellers. foreign policy is likely to be rather Troop,

Closing tone steady. ing Fan, Table Fan, Brass Trays, 30th April, 1992,

mounted, will lead Baby Pram.. etc., etc.

liberal than Electrics being in demand at cabinet's, while the financial policy bring up the rear, whilst as usual, laat Corps, and the Armoured Cars will $74.50. Sterling counters were is expected to be moderately in- the Motor Machine Guns will act | slightly better with Banks and lationist, but will undergo little as escort to H. E. the Officer Ad- Unions enquired for at $1,550 and

change. 8475. The tone of the market is

Nakagawa Governor of Formosa

'Count Kodama has declined the strong with an upward tendency. offer of the Governor-Generalship

Banks Hong Kong & Shanghat of Formosa, in succession to Mr. In his speech E. E. the G.O.C. Banks remained steady with buy-Minami, who has entered the said :- era at $1,550, sellers being scarce. Cabinet as Minister, for Com- "As regard the Volunteers, Bank of East Asias were slightly munications. In consequence, Mr. had occasion to write a letter to Kenzo Nakagawa, Vice-Minister the War Office recently, forward- of Education, has been formally ing my report on the annual In- installed as Governor-General-spection and the work of the Reuter.

year. One or two of my remarks in that letter may be of general DEATH BATTLE IN DORMITORY interest. First of all, the Corps

and

A Quantity of

· BLACKWOOD FURNITURE

alse

2 Cottage Planos

1 Enamelled Bath

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the 'Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, 80th day of May to SATURDAY, the 4th day of June, 1932, both days inclusive.

JOHN `D. HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managers. Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1932. 1 Combination Safe (Herring GENERAL NOTICES.

Hall-Marvin Safe Co.) On View from Wednesday, June THE HONG KONG & YAUMATI

FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED. HONG KONG.

1 Bicycle (new)

1 Violin

1. 1932.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,,

Auctioneers.

FOR BALE-Hong Kong Directory Hong Kong. May 28, 1932. now on salo at the offices of the Publishers, 3A, Wyndham Street.

"COASTWISE."An interesting book at cartoons depicting "Happening”, ob the Chien Const Price $1, on axle | at the "China Mail" offices, 8A, Wynd- kam Street.

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook. W. Kay and W. L. Bandyside. Price $1, on sale at the publishers. Newspaper Enter- prise, Ltd., BA, Wyndham Street.

MISCELLANEOUS.

YOUR VISITING CARDS naɛtly and promptly printed.-"China Mal

– Oleo, No. 1A, Wyndham 81---Tale-

phone 20029,

TUITION GIVEN,

PRIVATE LESSONS in English, Franch, Music, Shorthand and Type- writing. Terma moderate. 6, Almai Villas, Austin Road, Kowloon

HOME TUITION,

WESTOVER-STEYENAGR Within 'an hour · from London. In healthy

neighbourhood SCHOOL for GIRLS! and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders | ressived in the House of the Principal. Individual care and attention. For Particulars apply to:

MISS BINTH CULLEY,

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

(National Frodel Higher (Certificate).

AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY

bv

A. H. CROOK, OBE, Mân **W. KAT, MA

M. L. HANDYSIDE, MA, KEL

PRICE $1.00.0

NOW ON BALE' AT THE

PUBLISHERS-

The Newspaper

China Mall Offices,

OPEL

A

LOST.

easier and could be obtained at -$114.

Insurances-Canton Fires were in demand at $1,200. Unions had buyers at $475. China Underwrit

ere suffered a setback, shares be ing on offer at $3.40.

more

PPLICATION has been made to this Company to issue to LAMMERT BROS. SO SAM KOO, of No. 93, Shipping Douglases revived tol Jervois Street, Hong Kong, & dupli a buying rate of $27. Hong Kong cate certificate for 15 ordinary Steamboats had sellers at $22.. shares in the Company, Numbered Union Waterboats continued in 25329/25342, or other certificate in demand at $20.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS AND SURVEYORS.

-Public Auctions

the

Boy's Fierce Fight With Mook

the

I

ministering the Government. hope that every unit will turn out as strong as possible.

The G. A. O.'s Remarks

I

the

is now 68 stronger than at tifis time last year, despite the fact that 128 members left the Colony. This is source of great gratifica tion to all of us. The second Twenty boys in dormitory in thing I said was that the general lieu thereof, upon statement that Docks, Wharves and Godowns. Rome, cowered, terrified, in their great deal more interest in

the Papal College of Pius IX., public of Hong Kong is taking a the original certificate No. 571, Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharves beds for nearly an hour while one Volunteers than they have hither- dated the 1/12/24, has bean again showed

an improvement of them, screaming in vain for to done. LOST or MISLAID and Notice with, business done at $145. China help, fought a desperate battle THE Undersigned have received is Hereby Given that, if within Providents, (old) opened quietly in the darkness with a monk, re- men of the Colony are gradually Tinstructions from Fening to thirty days from the date hereof steady with buyers at $4.90, but ently. Not until the boy was realising their duty and joining no claim or representation in res- suddenly jumped up to $5.15 buy dead and his assailant had es-up with the local defence forces." pect of auch original certificate is ers at the close, with very strong caped did the boys leave their made to the Company, the Com-enquiries prevailing for cash and beds to give the alarm. pany will then proceed to deal with forward deliveries. such application.

sell by Public Auction

ON

MONDAY, May 30, 1932, commencing at 10 am, at her premises, Gloucester Arcade 41.

A Quantity of Dresses, Gowns, Hats, etc., and also few pieces of Shop Fixtures. (Removal Sale).

On View from Sunday, May 29, 1932,

Terma-Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

AUCTION SALE

"ROSELLA" GROCERIES

of

at LAMMERT'S THE Undersigned have received Tinstructions to sell by Table Auction

ON TUESDAY, May 31, 1932, commencing at 10:30 am. A Fresh Consignment of the well-known “Rosella” Brand Groceries.

comprising:-

Assorted Jams and Preserves, Canned Apricots, Pears and Peaches, Game, Tomato, Vegetable, Chicken, Celery and Pea Soups, Pickles, Tomatoes, Olives, Olive Oil, Spaghetti, Baked Beans, Chut- ney, Fruit, Salad, etc., etc.

The above goods are FRESH and JUST LANDED, and will be sold in convenient lots...

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BRÓS,

Auctioneers.

HE Undersigned bave received Instructions to sell by Publite Auction

ON THURSDAY, June 2, 1932, commencing at 10.30 am at. No. 2, Gascoigne Road, Kowloon.

"FA" Quantity of^^: VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE bag and

One Milner Safe

One Piano,

One Electrie Gramophone.

On View from Wednesday, June $1982014.

Termas Cash on Delivery,

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers, Hong Kong, May 27 1982

THE HONG KONG & YAUMATI FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED. Hong Kong, 28th April, 1982.

"I am pleased to say that the

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Major General Sandilands con- cluded by making a strong appeal The murdered boy, Paolo di for all the young men of the Colony Hotels and Real Estate.-Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels-changed Bene, aged 14, was found terribly to "take the plunge" and joia up hands at $12.70/.75 closing with injured and with his throat cut. with the Volunteers. sellers at the former rate. Hong Later Paolo Socciarelli, a monk Kong Lands remained in demand belonging to the Order of Chris- at $774, with sales at this figure. tian Brethren and a teacher of Humphreys improved a great deal the college, was arrested. He is and were sought for at $15.90. stated to have confessed to the Hong Kong Realtys had a share murder, which he declared was rise and were sold at rising rates an act of revenge, the dead boy It is proposed to make a call of from $11.75 to $12.40 closing in having threatened to report him for a grave breach of the col- Cotton Mills.-A large quantity lege rules. of Ewos changed hands at the im-i

COMPANY MEETING

(Continued from Page 7.)

on June 13 next.

That it

this

to

demand at the latter rate.

more.

PRIZE LIST Nathan Cup for Efficiency-En- j gineer Company.

Commandant's Cup for Musketry. Engineer Cay. Lugard Cap for Machine-gun Firing--No. Platoon.

Attack

CLOSING RATES.

Buyers

Hong Kong Bank, $1,540. Canton Insurances, $1,200,

Union Insurances, $475. China Fire Insurances, $600. Duglases, $27.

Union Waterboats, $20.

Benugueta, $16.

H.K. & W. Docks, $18.

H.K. & K. Wharves, $144.

Providents (old), $5.10. Providents (new), $2.95. Hong Kong Lauds, $77. Shanghai Lands, Tla. 274. Humphreys, $16.

Hong Kong Realties, $12.40. Ewo Cottons, Tla. 14. - Hong Kong Tramways, $21. Peak Trams (old), $17. Star Ferries, $90.

Yaumati Ferries (old), $32. Yaumati Ferries (new), 0311⁄2, China Lights (old), $20. Hong Kong Electrics, $74.60. Telephones (P.P.), $28.65. Malabon Sugars, $21. Canton Ices, $63⁄4ing Cements (combined), $18. Hong Kong Ropes, $14. Dairy Farms, 328.

Watsons (old), $144. H.K. Govt. Loans, 2% Premium. Watsons (new), $18. Wallace Harpers, $14.

Seltora.

China Underwriters, $8.30. Raubs, $872.

Hong Kong Tramways, $21.85. 3. C. Enterprises, $8%.

Sales.

Hong Kong Bank, $1,585/1,545, H.K. & W. Dock, $18. Hong Kong Realties, $12.40. Ewo Cottons Tis, 18.95/14.10. Hong Kong Tramways, $21. Watsons (old), $144.

SALES DURING THE WEEK. Hong Kong Bank, $1,585 to

$1,540.

Union Insurances, $477.

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H.K. & K. Wharves, $145. H.K. & W. Docks, $18 to $18. Providents (old), $4.95.

Hotels (Cum. Rights), $12.70 to

812.80.

$80 per Share and to meet

Blake Shield-Engineer Com- call by the declaration of a speciali

pany, Cpl. Salter, L/Cpl.. Lock- Dividend of the

A profound impression has hart, Spr. Salter, Spr. Smith.. same amount. Under our Articles of Association proving rates of Tls. 13.80/14.10 been made in Rome by the mur

Francis Cup.-Engineer Com- it is necessary

to give days closing steady with buyers at Tls. der.

pany, Cpl. Salter, L/Cpl. Lockhart, notice of the call and it is there- 13.95.

The pupils of the school mostly Spr. Salter, Spr. Smith. Public Utilities. Trams were a come from, provincial districts, fore proposed to make the call due:

Tile Competition-No. 7 Ta and the special Dividend payable shade better 35. Star Ferries to Rome to take their children ton, Pte. Forbes, Piper Nisbet.

with buyers pre- and their mothers have flocked toon, Sgt. Chapman, L/Cpl. Crant were rather quiet at 890%. China away, while the police have given I now have the pleasure to pro- Lights (old) eased off slightly with orders for the evacuation and Platoon apt. Forsyth, C, S. M. Par-

Competition No. pose the following Resolution:→→

is desirable

shares offering at $20.40. Hong closing of the school The Ecclekinson, Sgt Stopani-Thomson, Piper capitalise a sum of $1,600,000 Kong Electrics were sought for at siastical as well as the State Watson.

Corps Championship-Lt. West- being part of the undivided pro- $74% with sellers asking 25 cents Police authorities have opened. a fit of the Company standing to

Telephones (P.P.) were en searching inquiry into the past lake, DM, 1; C.Q.M.S. Granhan the credit of the Extra Reserva quired for at $23.65 but sellers were conduct of the school. A teacher (No. 4), 2; C.Q.M.S. Cuthill (No. Fund and for that purpose:—

of mathematics, who was taken 6), 3.- (a) Should the Hong Kong

Miscellaneous, Cements were to the central gaol under strong Officers Prize.-Lt. Westlake. Dollar equivalent of the rather standy with business tran- escort, maintains that he com- Tyro Prize-L/Sgt. Britto.

$18.50/.60 and Extra Reserve Fund on June acted a

more mitted the murder while in Musketry Competition-Spr. Sal- ter: (Engineer oy), 1; L/Sgt. 13, 1982, be not of the value shares could be placed at $18.50 at state of unconsciousness, of $1,600,000 then there the close. Hong Kong Ropes re-

Rozario (No. 12), 2; Spr. Johnson a buying rate of $14. shall be transferred from covered to

(Engineer Coy.) 8. the Re-insurance Fund to Lane Crawfords (old) receded a the Extra

Reserve Fund little and could be had at $6.60. ...such a sum as will with the Entertainments were obtainable at amount. now standing to the $18,50. Constructions: (new) were credit of the Extra Reserve dealt in at $1.65/1:70, ./. Fund make up the sum of 28, July 26, and August. 86.

Forward Settlement Days—June

$1,600,000.

(b) A call of 380 per share, Is hereby made on the Share- holders of the Company ap- pearing on the Register of Shareholders og May 27, 1932, and such call shall

rather scarce.

SWEDISH MATCH CO'S AFFAIRS

New York, Yesterday.

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Hong Kong Lands, $774 to 377 Humphreys, $15,40 to $15.65.” Hong Kong Realties, $11% $12.40.

Hong Kong Trams, $211⁄2 $21.

Peak Trams (new), $8.. Star Ferries, $90 to $92. China Lights (old), $20.40 to

FRENCH AIR LINE'S Revolver Competition (open) $20.

ENTERPRISE

Radio Service for Passengers.

Paris.

China Lights (new), $20.20. Hong Kong Electrics, $74.60

P. Fletcher (Police Reserves), 1; C. P. O. Clark (Range Staff) 2:55

Revolver Competition (Corps). $74. L/Cpl. Lockhart (Engineer Coy.); 1; Pipe-Major Mackie (No. 6), 2.

MOST POPULOUS NATION

Private messages may hence China, the most populous nation forth be sent from French com in the world, had 474,821,000 in- mercial air machines, in flight. habitants in 1980. That country The service has already been has 110.4 persons for each square! will be appointed for wished to warn his family

passenger, who mile of land area. •* ̈* gant of the Swedish of his arrival. THE

be payable on June 16, 1982, one comments of three, including used by

to the General Manager, at

the Registered. Office of the Company

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(c) That for the purpose of pay- ing the aforesaid call of 380 per share a special dividend of $80 per share is hereby declared payable on 18, 1932, and that much special dividend; be.

on behalf of the rehold- ors, by the Directors. satisfaction of the call 880 per share... The resolution was carried.

ny, according to

gs the receivers of the

despatch from

mes-

bove

PHOTO PHOTOS T

Telephones (P.P.), $28.90. Cements (combined), #181⁄2. Dairy Farms, $28, " Watsons (old), $144 Constructions (öld), $8.20. Constructions (new), $170

$1%

Wallace Harpers, $14.

Ewo Cottons, Tis. 18% to 14.10. Govt, Loans, 2 per cent Premium. B. Ind, G. & Bonds, 58 per cent.

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