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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 19, 1941

MENTS BRIDGE CHINESE

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE

IN THE MATTER of the Trading with the Enemy Or- dinance 1914

And

In the Matter of

GIEMENS, CHINA COMPANY (Hong Kong Branch) (In Liquidation)

NOTICE is hereby given that it is intended to pay a first and final dividend in

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION

NOTES

COMING THROUGH

By The Four Aces

HOPE FOR EMBARGO

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL”)..

Chinese circles in

the United

PARTICULARS AND CON- South made a "stab" bid because Chungking hope that the DITIONS of the Sale by Public he didn't trust his partner to give Auction to be held on MONDAY, him accurate responses; and it action of the 23rd day of June, 1941, at took all South's skill to come States Secretary of the

South, Dealer

Both sides vulnerable

3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public through with the Grand Slam: Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of the above one Lot of Crown Land at Liquidation and creditors are To Kwa Wan, in the Colony of requested to lodge detailed state- Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, ments of their claims with the with the option of renewal at a undersigned not later than 15th Crown Rent to be fixed by the July, 1941, failing which theySurveyor

of His Majesty will be excluded from the distri- King, for one further term of 75

bution.

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Liquidators. Mercantile Bank Building, Hong Kong. 18th June, 1941.

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE

LIMITED

Notice To Shareholders

THE SIXTIETU ORDINARY MEETING of Shareholders will be

PUBLIC AUCTIONS held at the Offices of the under-

The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction on

THURSDAY, the 19th June, 1941

commencing at 2.30 p.m.

signed on WEDNESDAY, the 25th June, 1941, at Noon, for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the General Agents, together with

a Statement of Accounts for the ended the 31st December, year 1940.

The Shure Register and Trans-

at their Sales Room, No. 2, Confer Books will be closed from the naught Road, Central, Room No.

205, Second Floor.

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE comprising:—

Chesterfield couches and arm- chairs, electric table fans, table and standard lamps, Bookcases, books, card tables, curtains, brass ware, pictures, etc.. etc.

Teak Dining tables, dining chairs, sideboards, dinner wag- gons, dinner service, tea service, glass ware, tea sets, cutlery, etc..

etc.

Teak and iron bedsteads, beauty rest mattress, wardrobes, dressing tables. linen cupboards, rattan furniture, etc., etc.

also

A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture

and

2 Tientsin Carpets

1 Large Filter with 4 candles 1 Large Carpet

10 New Rubber Air Mattresses

2 New Rubber Water Toys

1 New Canvas Canoe

2 New Surf Boards

1 Quartz Lamp

1 G. E. Refrigerator

1 Singer Treadle Machine

On View from Wednesday, the 18th June, 1941.

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers.

Hong Kong. 17th June, 1941.

The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auction on

FRIDAY, the 20th June, 1941,

commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room,.No. 35,

Hankow Road, Kowloon,

A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

.

comprising:

Teakwood Bed Room, Dining

11th June to the 25th June, 1941. both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,

General Agents.

Hong Kong, 4th June, 1941.

THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Notice of General Meeting

The SIXTIETH ORDINARY

years.

the

•

NORTH

6 5 3

♡ 94

0 J 8 7

4 Q8 742

EAST

WEST

AJ 942

10 6 3 2

♡ 8

◊

Q 9 3 10 9

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis- posal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required | ♣ to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dol- lars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of

the Purchase price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Ha Heung Road, To Kwa Wan between Kowloon Inland Lots Nos 4047 and 1834.

No. of Sale

Registry No.

Locality

Kowloon Inland Lot No. 4310.

Boundary

Masurements

N. 8. E.

W.

ft. It. th.

As per

sale plaa

Contenta in aq.

Annual Rental

Upset Price

About 3.720

$2,790

$69

◇ K 10 6 5 4 3

4 K J 6 5 3

SOUTH

A AKQ 10 7

Interior, Mr. Harold J. Iøkes, in halting a ship- ment of lubricating oil to Japan from Philadelphia is the prelude to a com- plete embargo on U.S. petroleum exports to Japan.

The Chinese maintain the move is not only in the interest of

national defence

American

but

♡ AKQJ 7 6 ◊ A

will cripple

the Japanese

war

machine. making

impossible a

♣ A

Japanese southward

push

to

West North Pasa Раев

Bast Pass

The bidding: South

7♡

West led the ten of clubs, and South won with the Ace. Barring

five trumps

HIGH CARD VALIKES

OF THE FOUR-ACES SYSTEM

ACE... 3 KING..2 QUEEN 1 JACK...1%

TYDIA WALARE 10 JACULER

in

threaten the Philippines, Nether- lands East Indies and Singapore.

States

Chinese circles support Admiral Yarnell's contention that unless Japan is knocked out first, Japan will squeeze the United from the Orient, and for this reason they think the present is the most opportune moment for the United States to enforce a complete oll embargo against Japan for self-defence. therefore, national News Service. provide as

one hand. only a bad spade break could defeat the hand. South's plan, was to well

he could

a5

against

a

bad

spade break-there

was no

help for

it If trumps broke badly.

Accordingly, South laid down

the Ace of hearts at the second trick and next took the Ace and King of spades. There was no risk in the spade

suit happened to

leads if that break 3-2 for

| both opponents would follow

suit and then South would draw the rest of the trumps,

U.S. OIL FOR BRITAIN

Inter-

The purchaser of the lot will be As it turned out, however, the A new arrangement, required to pay to the auctioneer spades did break badly; but the giving U.S. refineries an in cash the sum of $279.00 (being fortunate trump break saved

10% of the upset price), immedi-South. East couldn't ruff the opportunity to supply at ately after the fall of the hammer, King of spades since his only the balance of the premium

least 50 per cent. of petro been drawn and

Conditions of Sale.

be- trump

had

ing paid in accordance with the South, recognising the situation, leum products purchased cashed the Queen of spades, ruff- for Great Britain under ed a spade in dummy, and re- turned to his hand with the American contracts, was

diamond Ace to draw the rest of

X-rayed 11 times for the trumps. Then the last two announced by Mr. Harold

**

were

Ickes, the Petroleum Co- Oswald ordinator, in Washington with nei-last night.

spades could be cashed. GENERAL MEETING of the STOMACH TROUBLE Company will be held at the

Yesterday you Offices of the General Managers, Do you suffer with your stom- Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co., ach? Do you know the agony of Jacoby's partner and,

stomach ther side vulnerable, you held. Ltd. Pedder Street, Hong Kong, wind, Indigestion and

If so, read the letter on THURSDAY, 10th July, 1941, sickness?

A 10 G 6 94

at Noon, for the purpose of receiv-below, and follow the good advice ing the Report of the Directors, it contains. passing the Accounts, and electing! Directors and Auditors.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 3rd July to the 24th July inclusive. By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD...

General Managers. Hong Kong. 14th May, 1941.

NOTICE

This will serve to inform all concerned that information has been received from our Principals

that the steamers

v-85

President Taft President Cleveland v-87 President Coolidga v-58 President Plerce v-79

President dackson

v-3

President Hayes

v-2

President Adams

v-1

Room, Drawing Room and Office will be delivered to the Furniture, Carpets, Rugs, Cam-States Maritime Commission

Electric Table Fans & Lamps,

15

◊ K 8 1 2 J 7 4

The bidding: mooby 102

Schenken

Pass

You (72

NEL

The action follows the appeal by producers in the United States who said that virtually all such American contractors were being supplied from wells in Venezuela.

Mr. Ickes also announced that three huge tankers at present serving California will be trans- ferred to serve the Atlantic sea- ANSWER: Bld one spade. board from the Gulf of Mexico, cannot be a good reason They will deliver an additional suppressing the four-card

240 million gallons of petrol a year because of the shorter voy. Score 100% for one spade, 20%

age.--Reuter.

"I have been a very bad sufferer

for nearly six) with my stomach years, writes Mr. J. H. "I havel tried hundreds of remedies but have never had anything to do mel. as much good as your powder. attended hospital a

long time; they put me under X-ray Il times and gave me lots of medicine, but There

me what my trouble for never told was. I have not been able to eat major suit. a decent meal for nearly six years

but I am glad to tell you that for one no-trump. after taking only three bottles of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder

Question No. 746

To-day you hold the same

I can now eat a good meal with- out getting any pain. I shall al-). ways recommend anybody suffer- hand, and the bidding continues: ing from stomach trouble to take your powder."

Maclean Brand Stomach Powder (or tablets) will do the same for you. In hundreds of cases it has succeeded when all other means have failed.

phorwood Trunks, Ornaments, completion of their present flat tins. Filters, EP., Brass, Porcelain and voyages.

Jacobg

1.V.

20

Bebenken

Pass

Pass

1

Στα

10 (2)

Dalee Pass

What do you blá? (Answer tomorrow.)

(Released by The Bell Syndi-

SHOT WHILE P.C. "PHONED

a

Be sure to ask for MACLEAN BRAND Stomach Powder, which is cate, Inc.) only genuine if the signature "ALEX, C. MACLEAN" appears on carton and bottle. Maclean Brand Stomach Powder is never United sold loose, but only in battles. The

on tablets are available in bottles or A policeman approached Pri-

vate Purvis In New Road, Cam If you have any difficulty auberwell, to question him and police call box. This advertisement will suffice obtaining it from your local chem-took him to Glass Ware, Gramophones & Re-

was, telephon- cords Electric & Gas Stoves, to serve notice that all subsequent ist or store write to:-Banker & While the officer

ing a revolver shot was fired and voyages of the Above-named Co., P.O. Box 755, Hong Kong.

Purvis is now steamers are cancelled on termin-

in hospital in a |ation of their current voyages: All

Iserious condition. passages and cargo booked for such subsequent voyages are here. by cancelled. All passengers and shippers are invited to apply at this office for further information relative to Брасе.

Cooking Utensils, etc., etc.'

also

A Few Pieces of Blackwood

Furniture. and

1 Grand Plano

1 Upright Plano.

1 Ladles Saddle

1 "Frigidaire"

From the foregoing It will be

1 Teakwood Dining Room Suite realized that, of the above-men-

3 Bed Room Sultes®

1 Sextant

tioned steamers, the 8. "President Pierce" v-79 will be the last rail-:

On View from Thursday, the ing under the old schedule. A

19th June, 1941.

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong, 17th, June, 1941.

new schedule covering the routes. und sailing dates of our remaining steamers will be available to the pubile in a few days. AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES,

dipamigų, 2APB5 p

TEA DANCES DAILY

Just Received FRESH SUPPLY

of the best varieties of.......

RELIABLE & TESTED FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS

from Sutton & Sons Ltd., Reading

GRACA & CO.

Dealers in Garden Seeds, Philatelic Goods. Picture Books etc. No. 10 Wyndham Street Established 1896. Hong Kong

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TEL, 34196,

The Ritz

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