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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS $2 FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID; 31 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS, PER WORD PER INSERTION,

Replies are

$2

awaiting at our office for Box No: 808, B10, B19, 45, 846, 847, 348.

WANTED KNOWN

and

LAMMERT BROS.

Anctionserf, BarveFOTS and Appraisare, Pedder Building. Telephon, No. 20134. PUBLIC AUCTION

THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

THE CHINA MAIE, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1948.

NOTICE

POLICE NOTICE -

Police arrangements for the arrival in the Colony of Lord Listowel, Minister of State for Colonial Affairs, on 17th March

1948,

2. CLOSED ROADS: ·

THE HONGKONG CLUB Notice is hereby given that NOTICE la hereby given that owing to official arrangements the Forty-sixth Ordinary Yearly made in connection with the The Undersigned have receiv-Meeting of the Members of this visit to the Colony of Lord

1. ARRIVAL: ed Instructions from The Company will be held at the Listowel, the Annual Generd Lord Listowel and his party Superintendent, H. M. Victual Office of Mesars. Jardine, Meeting of the Hongkong Club will arrive at Queen's Pier at ing Yard, Kowloon to sell by Matheson & Co., Ltd., on Wed- convened for, Tuesday the 23rd approximately 3.4) p.m. Public Auction on

nesday, the 17th day of March. day of March 1948 at 5.30p.m., Tuesday, the 18th, March 1948 Roport of the Board of Direc Tuesday

1948, at Noon, to receive the has been postponed to the 30th day of commencing at 10 a. m. tors and Statement of Accounts March 1948 at the Club House for the year ended 31st Decem-at 6.30 p.m., AND Notice is ber, 1947, to slact Directors and further given that the Extraor to appoint Auditors.

dinary General Meeting, to be held at 6 o'clock on Tuesday which notice has already been the 23rd day of March 1948 of given to members will be held in accordance with the naid notice but that at such meeting |

at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building, Basement

A LARGE QUANTITY OF SURPLUS NAVAL CLOTHING

comprising:

RIMINI BUTTONS - Hand made buttonk blown from Venetian glass, Round, oval,

hunky

fint in origina! designs by Bimini craftsmen, Bond Street W.1, Clothes and

Gloves Anti-flash, Belts Accessories of. Distinction. Waist Blue, Stud Protectora, Suit 302, Hong Kong Hotel. Nails Tip Heel, Boots Stock- Telephone 30281 Ex. 302.

hold, Brushes' Boot Polishing, ORDER DUTCH Gladioli Diac Identity Cord

for, Laces Flotts, large size. Shipment B..

Boot Black and Boot Leather, **Toutonne" 20th March.

Polish Boot, Socks White, Stock- Van-

Blue, Stockings Role-Agents~Anglo-Chi- Inge Thin deven nese Trading Co. Pedder Build. White, Drawers Woollen Sub- ing Third flour. 20053,

46,

marine, Stockings Sea-Boot Long, Suits Comb Flying Deck, Vests Winter and Summer, Com- forters, Duffel Coats, Jerkins

."

| Transfer Books of the Company Notice is also given that the will be closed from the 4th March, 1948, to the 17th March, 1948, both days inclusive,

By Order of the

Board of Directors, Hoog Kong, 20th Feb., 1948.

C. E. TERRY, Manager & Secretary.

if a quorum be present it will be proposed that the meeting be adjourned to Tuesday the 30th day of March 1948 at the same time and place as pre viously notified. If no quorum be present at the Extraor dinary General Meeting it will stand adjourned to Tuesday the the 30th day of March 1948 at the same time and place as pre- viously notified pursuant to Article 62 of the Club's Ar ticles of Association.

By Order of the Committee,

K.W. KIRBY

Secretary

UNION WATERBOAT GENUINE Peking and Tien tsin ('arpets and Rugs, lovely

CO., LTD. design, various sizes. Come Sheepskin, Drawers Winter and Inspect at THE CHINA Woollen, Gloves Flined, Hel- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN RUGS CO., KAYAMALLY mets Balaclava, Mitta Blue that the thirty-ninth Ordinary HUILDING, 4th Floor. (opposite Woollen, Stockings Sea-Boot General Meeting of the Com- Hong Kong Hotel)

Short, Stockings Sca-Boot Gift. pany will held at the Offices of Helmets Sheepskin and Anti Messrs. Dodwell & Co., Ltd, BRAND New Underwood Flash, Bags Kit, Beds Marked, 8rd floor, Hong Kong Bank Portables Just arrived at The Canvas Combination Suits, Caps Building, on Friday, the 19th Monday, World Typewriter Co. Wellington Street, Hongkong. Sen, Caps B. C. Peak, Caps B. purpose of receiving the Re- B. C. Seaman's, Cups B. C. March, 1948, at 11 a.m. for the Telephone: 20506,

C. Penk Lt/Wt., Cape Cooks 0. port and Statement of Accounts FOR YOUR BREAKFAST B's. Caps White Duck, Collars for the year ended 81at Decem- Tiffin, Afternoon-Tea & Dlener. Blue Jean, Covers Cap Mar.. ber, 1947. You are welcome, Prompt Sar. Clews and Lanyards, Lashings, vlcc. Airy and Quiet, Try Nettles, Blue Overall Jackets,

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN Cafe de Luxe, China Emporium Blue Overall Trousers w/Beckets, that the Transfer Books of the Mezzanine Floor Tel. 26428. Blue Overall Trousers Bib and Company will be closed from Brace, Blue Overall Combination the 5th March, 1948 to the 19th Suits, Serge Protective Jackets March, 1948 both days, inclu- and Trousers, Brown Overallsive.

ACCOMMODATION

WANTED

no

ncar

EUROPEAN COUPLE, children, require bed and break- fat un monthly basis, central district or near Ferry in Kowloon. Write Box 372 "China Mail."

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

MAY BE BOOKED AT THE SWINDON BOOK STORE, 25 Nathan Road, Tel. 59327

POSITIONS VACANT "APPLICATIONS are invited from certificated deck and diesel engineer officers

(af foreign or Chinese nation. ality), ex-Naval Officers with

or more sea ex-

Sults, Jumpers Duck, Trousers, Duck, Vests Cotton Flannel, Watchcoats, Tunice Drill Trousers Drill and Gloves Blue Worsted.

at

The above Articles are present located at H. M. Vic- tualling Yard, Kowloon,

For Conditions of Sale, Catalogues and Inspection Per- mits apply to the Undersigned.

Inspection of Articles can be made between 9.00 a. m, and 12 noon and between 2.00 p. m. and 4.00 p. m. on 11th., 12th. and 16th, March 1948 and be- tween 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon on 13th. March 1948,

Terms: 50% of Purchase Money on Fall of Hammer and Balance by the following day.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

GUNNY-BAGS

five yeara perience and holding full "watchkeeping" certificate for employment in the Marine De- partment of the Chinese Mari- timo Customs. Particulars of BUYING and Selling on narrow contract may be obtained from margin of Commisalon only. the Office of the Chinese Mari. Please apply Mr. DICKMAN time Customs, Morina House, LEUNG, 101 Jervola Stroet, Queen's Road, Central."

1st Floor. Or phone 20066.

WANTED immediately by Bri tish company, Portuguese out. Ride shipping representative with experience local port re- gulations and office routine, Apply stating salary required to Box No. 377 "China Mail.

WANTED

所印

THE GOLDEN GATE PRINTING PRESS

The BEST name in job printing.

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

General Managers. 28th February, 1948.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD. TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Fifty-fifth Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders will

15th March, 1948.

SHANGHAI LIGHT HORSE

Will all ex-members who have not yet been contacted and who would like to attend a dinner оп Saturday, 20th March next, (Grand National night) please communicate soon as possible with:-

да

W. A. Welch, Esq.,

601, Marina House, Hongkong.

CHATHAM ENGLISH

SCHOOL

Preparations are being com-

be held at the Company's office, pleted for the above School to 4th Floor, P. & O. Building, on open classes 4-8 for boys and Thursday, the 18th March 1948 at 11 am. for the May Road, Hong Kong.

day of girls at No. 1 Chatham Path, purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Board of Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December 1947, and to elect Directors

appoint Auditors.

and

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from 6th March to the 18th March 1948, both days inclusive.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

ter should apply to Room 501, Students intending to regle- Peddler Building. Hong Kong. Principal: Mrs. W. H. Latimer, Manager: Raymond Chiang.

R.A.M.C., CORPS., ASSOCIATION.

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The following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic from 2.45 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. approx- imately.

A.

B.

C.

SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEME IN BRITAIN NEARS FINAL FORM

London, Mar. 14.

The Government's social security scheme this

week reached its final preparatory stage when Japanese

Reparations

official enrolment forms were issued to all working persons in Britain, regardless of rank, means or age.

Shanghai, Mar. 14.1 The second batch of 1.157 tons of Japanese reparation

The scheme will function almost in its entirety from June 5. Some sections, including old age pensions giving a man and his wife £2 2s. Dd. goods was brought here yester per week and children's allowances of five day on board the China Mer- shillings per week, are already in force.

chants Steam Navigation Com pany's vessel Hai Kang, which

Connaught Road Central from Thomas Cooks Build- ing to junction with Jack-Government's application of the 310d. Women and young peowhart yesterday at 4.00 pm, The scheme in the Labouring employers' contribution famors Lord Beveridge social ple pay less. security plan, which was ap-

aon Road, northwest corner of Hong Kong Club,

of salled from Yokosuke on, March 8 and docked at Chang -Hau The health section of the 101 oases and consist of Japan- This shipment was packed in and German-made factory egulp- ment Another 115 cases are

Wardley Street at its Junc- proved in principle, though not Bill is at present the subject ese-made tion with Connaught Road in detail, by all parties in the of violent controversy batween machinery and Central will be closed to wartime Coalition Government. the Government and the British expected to arrive here early North bound traffic.

For a compulsory payment of medical profession, a large a next week. 4/7d, per week, it, will provide tion of which is refusing to A spokesman of the Japan Jackson Road

the following main benefits: between

operate the scheme under the ese Reparation Committee of Chater Road and Con-

Firstly, unemployment or present proposed conditions of the Executive Yuan, revealed naught Road Central.

alckness benefit of £1, 6,0. employment for doctors.

that these machines and, equip per week, with 16 per week) The Government, neverthe Ministry of Economic Affairs, ment will be allotted to the for a dejiendent and 7/6d for less, insists that the health aer-the Ministry of National De- vices will operate from July 8. fence, the Ministry of Com Secondly, retirement pensions regardless of of £1. G. 0. per week, with 16/- Reuter. extra for a wife.

3. ONE WAY ROAD:

Ice House Street between Des Voeux Road and Connaught Road Central la closed to North bound traffic.

4. CAR PARKS:

the first child,'

Thirdly, widows' allowances of £1. 16. 0. per week, widowed mathers allowances of £1, 19.

NO PARKING of cars will 6. per week, widows' pensions of £1.6. 0. per week, guardians' be allowed:-

allowances, maternity allow.

A. In Connaught Road Central between Queen's Building and Jackson Road.

B. In Connaught Road Central on the north side of the rond between Jackson Road and Murray Road. This space is reserved for cars of officially invited guests.

On

6. TRAFFIC ROUTE:

All enstbound traffic Connaught Road Central be tween Pedder Street und Ice House Street will use the south side of the road, and proceed via Ice House Street and Chater or Des Voeux Roads.

COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Date: 16th March, 1948.

NOTICE

WATER SUPPLY The Public is hereby notifi- ed that commencing on 18th

| ances of £1. 16. 0. per week, maternity grants, and £20 death grants for adults.

Fourthly, free medical aor. vice, free hospital servico.

Herlth Section The estimated cost of the first year's operation is £452. million. Both employers and employees contribute. Men over 18 pay the top contribu-i tion of 4/7d with a correspond-

Pollitt And The Marshall Plan

Aylesbury, Mar, 14. The British Communists do not op. pose aid to Britain from the United States or any other country, provid.

there are no conditions which

obstruction.-

munications, the Ministry of Education, and the National Resources Commission-Reuter.

"DOOM"

SENSATIONAL NEW

RAT KILLER

HARMLESS TO HUMANE... DOGS, CATS, FOWLS, ETC. Obtainable at All Dispensaries,

·Department Stores.

Sole Agents; THE SUMMER BLISS COMPANY 10 Queen's Road, C. Honr Kôn

One pair of Eyes

1

Tel: 31987.

to last a lifetime !

One pair of eyes for seeing the stars, the lights, the sunrise and the sunset, the face of children, the budding of trees, the delight of every day.

Guard them; modern sclence can

improve your acridg

For professional Eye Service, consull -

would weaken the sovereignty and correct the changes of age. independence of the nation, Mr. Harry Pullitt, General Secretary of the British Communist Party, declar ed. here today.

"If America wants to help Britain, do it by sending crap iron it cannot use in its own in-

it can

March, 1948 and until further and by sending steel," he

notice the hours of supply on

be;- the Island and' Mainland will

6- 10.30 am.” 4.80-10 p.m.

V. KENNIFF, Water Authority.

Date: 18th March, -1948.-

An attempt to revive the CHINESE ART

Hong Kong branch of the As- sociation is being made, and a meeting will be held at the British Military Hosp, Bowen Hongkong, 21st February, 1948. Rd., on Friday, 19 March, 1948

Agents.

THE HONG KONG

JOCKEY CLUB

at 1800 hrs.

All serving and ex-members of the R.A.M.C, aro cordially invited,

GALLERY

Dealer of CHINESE ANTIQUES PORCELAIN, PAINTINGS Wholesale & Retail. Opening Hours: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm. (Except Sundays), Bowen Rd. THE BANK OF CANTON BLDG.

(1st Floor)

D.M.H

S.S. "SHANTUNG” (G.R.T. 2549)

Speciliae in Copperplats and Draft Programmes and En- Die Stamping,

try Forma for the Easter Race Letterheads, Visiting Cards, Booklets, Meeting to be held on Saturday ENTIRE WARDROBE, require Copper, Rubber, Horn & Ivory

Balance Sheets, Envelopes. Also 27th and Monday 29th March -1948-(weather permitting) may monis in the latest shades and Stamps Makers, All kinds of be obtained at the Secretary's distinctive fashiona, vory atstationery and printing of every Club House, Happy Valley; and Office, Exchange Building; the tractively priced.. Hollywood description. Store, 106 Melbourne Hotel.

44 D'Agullar Street, Central

the Stables, Shan Kwong Road. Tenders are invited for the Hong Kong. Telephone 88485.

Entries close at 12 o'clock for breaking up purposes only,

purchase of the above vessel! NOON On Thursday, 18th as she lies in Hong Kong, with March 1948,

POSITION WANTED EDUCATED GIRL 20, in Macao, no Office experience, Speake & writes English & Portuguese, Seeks position, în Hongkong a Stenotypist. Box 376 "China Mail"

TUITION GIVEN -

PEÍPING & TIENTSIN WOOL CARPETS WHOLESALE OR RETAIL

By Order,

S.A. Sleap Actg. Secretary,

CHI HING HONG THE HONG KONG

AFTER-OFFICE CLASSES of 65 Queen's Road C. 1st Floor,

Cutting and Sowing, Shanghai Fashion School, Wyndham Street, Victory House, 5th floor. Also morning and afternoon groups. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9 am to 7 pm.

FOR SALE

1947 FORD: "PREFECT": N 7157, leather.sents, serial fitted Best offer over $5,000., Phone 84250

Telephone 24859 HONGKONG

SIE KEUNG PRINTING PRESS

PRINTERS OF CHINESETM & ENGLISH BOOKS PERIODICALS & NEWSPAPERS

'SCRIBBLING PADS 100 27 LYNDHURST TERRACE

pages at 50: emts each. On

Bale at "China" Mail? office.

Windsor House, Talla 32818

UNDERWOOD

(MODEL'

Bery

HONG KONGWAN LEPHONE 27602"

JOCKEY CLUB”.

the exception of certain stores, equipment and fittings, as per specification obtainable at this office, and which will be re- moved prior to sale...

Applications for permits to Inspect the vessel should be made to this office.

Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, 20th

Australian Subscription | March 1948.

Ponies 1949.

The Stewards have ordered batch of Australian Subscrip-

We, as Agenta for 8.8. "SHANTUNG do not bind urselves to accept the highest

tion ponies to race in 1949 and or any 'tender.

they now invita Members (to 'subscribe for them.

The Bubscription List will

BUTTERFIELD: & SWIRE

Agents, China Navntion Có. Lên

close with Wednesday, 17th HONG KONG, 18th Mar 1948

March, 1948,

Application forms

obtained, at the Secretar

Office - 1st Floor

Building.

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„ QUEEN'S · RD, CA ZULA” 31806 OPPOSITE QUEENS THEATRE

COPIES OF S

CHINA MAIL PHOTOGRAPHS

CHINA MAIL

SUNDAY HERALD

20

stated.

Mr... Pollitt accused the Labour Government of not having. economic plan. The Comunugisis visualised plan by which all baste Industries would be nationalised.— Renter.

|$500 Reward

For Watches-

Police are offering a reward of 1500 for information leading to the recovery of two wrist watches stolen from Mr. Wood and Mr. Ross in the robbery at Kowloon Pass ол the 11th | February, 1948. *

- One of the watches le a round stainless steel watch, 'with dashes for figures, thin hands, and an expanding stainless steel wrist band part of which was broken off. The back of the watch is badly scratched.

The other watch has an oblong white metal watch with English Agures and was attached to a brown leather strap....

IN PAIN? SLEEPLESS ?

TRY

YEAST-VITE

“continue to : be ins Pain & Why be a victim of HEADACHES, NERVE NEURALGIA, UMATISM SLEEP E88 Try Yeast- KONCE FIt acts but it SAFER supply/To-day.

ARVINGS

VITE

Chinese Optical Co.

*7 Queen's Road, C.

Tel: 23948

Laundry Soap

FOR EXPORT! Manufactured to suit specifications Monthly output: no less than 300 tons

Certificate of Origin furnished

Prompt delivery & Satisfaction guarantees

SING PING SOAP FACTORY

20. Wing Wo Street, Tel. 22706,"

Works: 48-59, Han Woo Street. Kennedy Town

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