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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

HOMENONG & KOWLOON WHARF &GODOWN CO., LTD.

DUB

URING my Absence from the Colony, MR. PHILIP ROBERT WOLFT Will aat as Secretary to the above Company.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

WAS. BROWN,

Secretary.

₤430 Mongkong, 20th March, 1816.

THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG,

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

of the Members of the ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG will be held on THURSDAY, the 30th March. 1918, at 3.36 P.M. precisely. in the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING, for the following purposes:

(1) To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, $16

(2) Té elect a New Committee.

(3) To transact any General Busincas..

By Ondor,

E. A. M. WILLIAMS, Becretary. Hongkong, 21st Mareli, 1910.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF EXPORTERS

AND DEALERS OF HONGKONG...

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held on THURSDAY, 30th March, 1916, at 4. F., in the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING, for the of considering and if thought tit purpose passing the following Lesolution authorising

ni alteration to the Rules

That cause III of the Rules and Regulations of the Association of Exporters and Dealers of Hongkong he

he altered as from January 1st, 1916, to read

All Mercantile Firms and persons and engaged ur interested in the Export Chinese Produce trade of Hongkong or Chin vither as Exporter or Dealer shall be eligible for admission as Members in the manner Hereafter described and on payment of $10.0› for the current year of their election and a like annual subscription thereafter, payable on 1st January in each year.

4 EA. M WILLIAMS,

Secretary. Hoşgkong, 21st March, 1916.

THE

JAVA-PACIFIC LIJN.

The Eteamship "ARAKAN,"

From SAN FRANCISCO.-

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HE above Steamer having arrived, Con

signees of Cargo ars bereby notified, to send in their Bill of Lading for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of Cargo from alongside.

24th

Cargo remaining, undelivered on March, at Neon, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the Hazardous nder

SEW ADVERTISEMENTS

"HN HỒNGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND, 1916.

THE HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE.

THE DEA be held THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING

in the Offos of the Company. 8, Queen's Buildings Connaught Road, Hongkong, on

PUBLIC COMPANIES

· THE HONGKONG :ROPE MANU. FACTURING CO., LTD.

# NHE 32ND ORDINARY ANNUAL MEET. ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the by Office, St. Georges Buildite abovo Company will be held at the

Chater Road, Victoria, on SATURDAY, the. 26th March, 1918, at 11.30 o'clock in the fore

INTIMATION

CHINESE REVENGE,

ATTEMPT TO SCUTTLE SHIP.

is, however, highly improbable, wo think, tha the demand for the water carriage system from the Chinese will be very goneral, Apart from the fact that the

Two Chineso wore charged si tho Polios system is an innovation which they may be expected, in the vast majority of cases, to Court yesterday with maliciously densg regard as entirely unnecessary, there are ing the machinery of the 3.3. Shing Ping, number of conditions to be complied with with intent to destroy and sink the which will exercise a deterrent effect. The vessel in the waters of the Coloby,

MONDAY, the ard April, 1816, 05 19 Nooy, moon, for this purpose of receiving a Statement THORNE'S plans must be in conformity, with the pro- They were also charged with boing on

or the purpose of receiving the Report of of the Directors and Statement of Accounts 'for the ending 31st December, 1915

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 27th March to the 3rd April, 1916, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

R.M.DYER,

Chief Manager Hongkong, 21st March, 1916.

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UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG." MATRICULATION, SENIOR AND JUNIOR

EXAMINATIONS.

Maungers for this year ending 31st December, 1915, and electing a Consulting Committee and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 20th March, to SATURDAY, the 25th March, 1916, both days inclusiva. De

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers" Hongkong, 11th March, 1010..

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP

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COMPANY, LIMITED. yote kak

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the A INTERIM DIVIDEND of FIVE DOLLARS per Share has been MATRICULATION, SENIOR and Declared and will be Payable at the HONG- JUNIOR LOCAL EXAMINATIONS will

KONG AND SHAnghai Banking CORPORATION be held on the following dates

on or after MONDAY, the 27th instant.

JULY 10TH-15TH, 1910. Arrangements will be made to hold the Examinations at any town where a sufficient number of candidates offer themselves.

Candidates must send in their entry-forms, with the fee, to the Registrar, University, Hongkong, not later than May 2nd, 1916.

Forma

of Entry may be obtained from the Registrar, to whom enquiries should be addressed.

The following Scholarships will be awarded on the result of the Matriculation Examina tion, provided that there are candidates of sufficient merit

Two King Edward VII. Scholarships of

The REGISTER of the Company will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 24th, to MONDAY, 17th instant, both days inclusive, during which days no Transfer of Shares can be made.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS will be ready

OLD VAT

No.

SCOTCH

WHISKY

visions of the Publio Health and Building Ordinances of 1903, there must be "an independent and adequate" water-supply, the storage tanks must be screened against the brooding of mosquitoes, and there must be suitable sewer accommodation. The provisa with regard to the water supply, indeed, encountered some opposition on the part of the members of the Board. Mr. F. B. L, BOWLEY considered that an "adequate supply should be sufficient without the addition of an independent " supply, but the Director of Public Works was grable to give any assurance that the Government would be able to provide enough water for the purpose contemplat- ed, ·Mr. GOLDRING- thereupon suggested: that Mr. BowLEY's amendment should

*3.

obtained on application. on MONDAY, the 27th instant, and may be THIS VAT WAS STARTED BY THE apply to Kowloon, where no shortage was

board without permission at midnight on the 20th inst

Inspector Brazil said the first defendant was formerly employed as an engineer an the ship, but he deserted some ten days agote was found by the engineer on board, and a search resulted in the dis- covery that the bolts which nord the sencook had been drawn with the intention, up- perently, of settling the ship. He was discovered and arrested by the engineer and watchmen. It seemed to be a case of revenge because he had lost his job. The damage done to the ship was only cominal

merely a dollar or two.

The case was adjourned.

ALLEGED FORGED CHOP.

was charged at the Police Court yesterday 鵑 cheque of with falsely altering

experienced, but the Board refused to DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & Co.,

General Maungera.

sanction this. It is to be assumed that. A man named Mak Lai-yun, described as Hongkong, 20th March, 1016. [435 LATE ROBERT THOENE Or the Board do not contemplate for the pro- a writer, of 125, Corvaught Roud Central,

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LTD.

sent at all events, any very great extension ORDINARY GREENOOK AND HAS BEEN SOLD of the water-carriage system, or they would

HOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the General Managers at 11.30 AM. on As No. 4 SINCE 1831. TUESDAY, the 28th instant, to receive a Statement of the Company's Accounts to 31st December, 1915, and the Report of the General Managers.

£40 a year each, for five years, tenable onlyHE THIRTY-FIFTH

-ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE-

by British subjects, who must be under the of 21 on the 10th July, 1910. A candidate who wishes

10 compete must deliver to the Registrar, on or before the first day of the Examination, a certificate of eligibility in the form specified by the Regulations. One

will be

be tenablo in the Faculty of the other in any Faculty,;

-One President's Scholarship of $400 (Peking Currency) a year for five years, tonable hy stadents of Chinese Nationality, who must be under the age of 21 on the 10th July, 1916,

Sen

A candidate, who wishes to congrele must

deliver to the Registrar on or before the first day of the Examination, a statutory declara tion of eligibility; as required by the flegula- tions.

Five prizes of $100 each will be awarded. to the successful candidates who obtain the highest marks. The winners of the prizes may enter any Faculty but must join the University on September 11th, 1916.

Hollers of Scholarships" and winners of prizes must reside in one of the Hostels directly managed by the University.

Hongkong, 22nd March, 1916.

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THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- FACTURING CO., LTD."

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., will be held at St. George's Building, Chater Road Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 25th day of March; 1916, at 11-43 o'clock in the forendon, when the Subjoined Extraordinary Resolution will be proposed N

Exirs Hazardous Godowns of the HongkongOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd..

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected. No Claim will be recognised after the Good have left the Steamer or Godown, ··

All obafel and demaged Cargo will be lended into the Godewrack the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gidown Co., Ltd., where they will be examined by the Company's surveyors, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas on 31st March

All Claims must be presented within ten daya after Stamer's arrival, after which date they cannot be recognised.

JAVA-PACIFIC LIJN. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1916.

INDO CHINA STEAM

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NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM CALCUTTA, PESANG

SINGAPORE.

THE Company's Steamship

-THE

• KUTSANG"

AND

having strived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed tast their goods will be delivered from

That the Articles of Association of the Company be altered in manner following:

(a) That after the word "Company" in the 16th line of Article 110 the following

words shall be ackled :--

The General Managers may also with the consent of the Consulting

•Committed pag such bonus or bonuses as the General Managers shall think fit."

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th Instant, both days inclusive, tw

JARDINE, MATHESON &Co., Iroje General Managers. Hongkong, 8th March, 1916

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

E FORTY-SEVENTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will

be held at the Offices of the Undersigned at Noox on TUESDAY, the 28th instant.

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company.

SOLE AGENTS:

A. S. WATSON

CO., LTD.,

bave devoted some attention to the question | $310, drawn on the Russo-Asiatic Bank, of the sewer outfall, This is regarded as and of falsifying the chop of the Yiu Shing

Inspector Brazil said a clansman of the. defendant in California sent him a cheque for 8310, which he was to cash, divide into

a matter of very great importance in sea-Lung firm with intent to defraud;, tide towns at Home. It is obvious, of course, that the Harbour toust already he polluted by the sampang, junks and other shipping mobred within its confines, but two parts, and send into the country with that can hardly be accepted as a justifien tion for aggravating the evil, except to a very limited extent.

a view to getting about 16 per cent, pre- mium on the money, Defendant forged the Erm's chop and was detected in the bank.

His Worship-Did-be

nat get the- Oney No, he was caught in the bank. He was there to cash the cheque with a chop maito by himself. He had two letters in his pocket addressed to his clausman, and in each letter was to be put a portion Coof the cheque when cashed. I do not he

A mail for Europe vid Siberia closes to-day at 10.30,

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock

will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Ltd.. will be held on April ard..

instant, both days inclusivo. --

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Managers,

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

L876.

Hongkong, 2nd March, 1016.

CHINA SUGAR REFINING CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE.

ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARE HE THIRTY-EIGHTH ORDINARY HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Offices of the General Agents, Fedder's Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, at 11.20 .., for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1915.

ill be CLOSED from the 14th to the 20th The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company March, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD., General Agents. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1916, 1369 LUZON SUGAR REFINING CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

(b) That the words "Bonus or Bonuses" simli i inserted immediately after the word

Davidonal" in the 18th line of Article 110. (c) That the words "and bonuses shall be ANNUAL MEETING of the SHARP THE THIRTY-FOURTH ORDINARY inserted immediately after the word "Dividend" in the first line of Article HOLDERS of the above Company will be held at the Office of the General Agents, Should the above Resolution be passed by Pedder's Street, Hongkong; on FRIDAY, the the requisite majority, it will be submitted 31st March, 1016, at 11.30 .a., for the purpose Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining

for confirmation as a Special Resolution to a of receiving the Report and Statement 'of on board after 4 ry, the 2nd it, will be further Extraordinary General Meeting Accounts for the year ending 31st December,

which will be subsequently convened.

1916 Dated this 11th day of March, 1918

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers.

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guide,

landed at Consigness' risk and expense. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD.,

General Mana÷UTA,

Hongkour, 21st March, 1916.

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

COMPETITION will be held over

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCE.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 18th to 31st March 1916, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Lrn,

General Agents, Hongkong, 12th March, 1916, 1413

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.

NOTICE IS

TELEPHONE No. 8185

Hongkong Overcw: 101, Day Vinur RoAD, 0. LONDON OC 181, FLET STE, EC.

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The Daily Press

FORGKONG, 225 March, 1916.

THE WATER CARRIAGE SYSTEM.

The train timed 10 Icaro Kowloon on Saturdays only at 148 p.m. will leave at 1.28.p.m and not at 1.25 p.m. as advertised.

A mixed foursome competition advertised to take place over the Drap Water Bay golf course on April 8th and 9th.

Hleve defendant thought he was doing any. thing wrong

The case was adjourned until Saturday.

RETIREMENT OF INSPECTOR WITHERS.

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Police Inspector Withers, the senior, in point of service of the Hongkong Police: The Bishop of Victoria will give the Force, made his las; appearance as proše. third of his Lent Lectures to-day at 10.45utor in Court yesterday. He is retiring nm in the private Chapel at St. Paul's to-day after fewer than 20 years' ser- vice. For a considerable number of years. College Subject. Love to God."

he has been the Inspector of Dangerous Goods, Weight, and Measures, and vehicle. lesnes,

Joining us a constable, was unde full Sergeant in. 1608, third-class Inspector, in 1902, and First- Class Inspector in 1908. Inspector Withers an enthusiastic and, hard-working member of the Police Recreation Club, of which he is President. A courteous and acting official, he will leave behing him in Hongkong a host of friends,

For the Matriculation and Senior and Junior Local Examinations of the Hong- kong University, to be held on July 10th 15th of this year, candidates must send in their entries not Inter than May 2nd.

The annual meeting of the Hongkong Church Missionary Association will be held at St. Paul's College on Tuesday, April 4th, at 5:15 pm. The specker will be the Rt. Rev. C. H. Brent, D.D., Bishop of the Philippine Islands.

WON

By the resolution which was carried with only one dissentient at the meeting of the Hongkong Sanitary Board yesterday after-

system have achieved a substantial success. noon the advocates of the water-carriage Hitherto there Ias been a tendency to look skanes at applications for permission to install modern conveniences in this Colony and to deal with them somewhat capricions ly. The Board have now, however, laid

The annual general meeting of the Asso- down the principles by which they will be guided in the consideration of such application of Exporters and Dealers of Hong- eations. in the future. Briefly, may be kong is announced to be held on the 30th said that, subject to pertain very necessary inst. An extraordinary meeting will follow. safeguards of a technical nature, the Beard for the purpose of considering & proposed will report favourably upon all applica- altération in the rules relating to member-Confucian Economist," would disclose hi

the FAN LING Conrso commencing HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Mem-NTOLON HEREBY GIVEN that the ions for permission to erect water-closets ship.

on 1st April for a prize kindly presented by H.E. the Governor. CONDITIONS. Match play under handicap. Limited to handicaps of 12

and over;

Entrance fee 50 cents par round, the proceeds to go to the War Charities Com- mittee.

Intending competitors are requested to eign their names on the boards at Happy Valley or Fan Ling or to send same in writ ing to the undersigned, c/o Messrs, Bradley Co., Ltd., not later than the 25th inst.

WET W HILL,

Acting Hon. Secretary.. Hongkong, March 14th, 1910.

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DEEP WATER BAY COURSE.

MIXED FOURSOMES COMPETI- A. TION will be held on SATURDAY and SUNDAY 8th and 9th April

CONDITIONS:-2 holes against Bogoy ander handicap.

The Bogey cure and table of holes at. which strokes are to be taken will be fixed

Entrance fee 82.00 per couple.. Competitors must arrange their own part. zergazd opponents, and are requested to Send their names to the undersigned, or to post save on the boards at Happy Valley, Fan Ling or the Hongkong Club before the gth April

"HILL Acting Hon Secretary.

Hongkong, 22nd March, 1916,

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hers of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held oty TUESDAY, the 28th March, 1916, at 4 o'clock 2.3. precisely, in the CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, NEW GOVERNMENT BUILDING, for the following purposes:

1. To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1915.

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2. To elect a New Committee. 3. To transact any General business.

By Order,

E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Secretary. Hongkong, 18th March, 1916.

GULA-KALUMPONG RUBBER

ESTATES. LTD.

NOTICE.

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TOTICE. TS HEREBY GIVEN that the

NANNUAL MEETING ME SHARE

HOLDERS will take place on 4th April, 1910, the BOOKS of the Company will in consequence be CLOSED from 24th March to 5th April, both days inclusive.

By: Order,

LOWE, BINGHAM & MATTHEWS,

Colonial Register. Hongkong, 20th March, 1910,

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BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS.

LBERT PHILLIPS, LSD., Birmingham, England, require experienced BRITISH AGENTS for the Sale of these Goods. State nature of experience and references.

£418

of the Company will be closed from TUES DAY, 21st March, 1910, to WEDNESDAY, 19th April, 1016, both days INCLUSIVE. By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. E. ROBERTS,

Secretary: Hongkong, 13th March, 1010 [407-

HONGKONG OLUB.

NOTICE.

THIRTIETH

T MEETING YEARLY GENERAL HONGKONG CLUB will be held in the Club House, on MONDAY, the 27th March, 1816, at 5:30 PM,--

By Order;

E. DES VIEUX,

Secretary. Hongkong, 10th March, 1976. 1400

in premises occupied by Europeans and in houses on the Higher Levels occupied by Chinese who understand the use and care of such things. In regard to the first class it is obviously essential, if any hygienic advantage is to accrue that the dry-earth system should also be abolished in the servants quarters which, as the Medical Officer pointed out, are frequently in close proximity to the household larder, thereby

At the Marine Court yesterday, Caji- tain Kennedy, of the str. Hinsang, charged William Nei, fourth engineer of the ship, with unlawfully absenting himself from the hip since the 2nd instant. Defendaat pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment without hard labour.

CORRESPONDENCE.

HONGKONG'S CURRENCY.

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]

SI-I should be glad I my critic, “A

name, in which case I will reply fully to the letter which ho contributed to your | correspondenco columns of the 15th inst.-

Yours faithfully,

J. M. XAVIER.

The Organizers of the tea at the City Hall on Saturday, the 18th inst., to sailor,“from some ships" desire to ex

The fire brigade received a call to the press their gratitude to the firms who did

so much to help then-Messrs. Wisebian-

An

involving great risk of food contamination str. Hazel Dellur, lying in the harbour. by flies. Where this change is introduced, on Monday evening. Upon their arrival it will be incumbent upon the occupier o 503

it was found that the cargo of copra ha been considerably heated on the way up that everything is maintained in a proper sanitary condition, and it is only reasonable from Manila. A few of the bags were taken zo assume that this obligation will be dis away and be danger was thus removed. charged if only from motives of self- (preservation. In the case of the better class Chinese however, some difficulty seems likely to arise in giving effect, to the intrations of the Board, It was hoped THE TWENTY-NINTH HALF-YEARLY

DRAWING of 65 DEDENTURES that the Secretary for Chinese Affairs, in (1896 issue) of the HONGKONG CLUB, conjunction with the Chinesa members of Payable on FRIDAY, the 31st March, 1916, will be held in the Clah House at It d'clock the Board, would undertake the task of AM, on FRIDAY, the 24th March, 1818. reporting upon the suitability of appli. Bevrers of Debentures are invited to attend cants, but Mr. HALIFAX resolutely de- the Drawing

eined the responsibility on the ground that

HONGKONG CLUB.

NOTICE.

By Order

E. DES VEUX,

Hongkong 10th March, 1916,

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Appreciation List, signed by 182 men of the 4th King's Shropshire Light Infantry expressing their appreciation of the use of the Seamen's Institute as a Men's Club, has been received by the Mili tary Chaplain, the Rey, C. Cooper Hunt. The Seamen's Institute is now being freely used as a Men's Club, a fact which is very gratifying to the Superintendent, the Rev. W. T. Featherstone, and to the Military it would cast a considerable amount of Chaplain, All Seamen, Territorials and addit

work upon his shoulders, It others are welcome

for providing and arranging the tea; Messrs, Lane, Crawford for jam; Messrs. A. S. Watson & Co for ginger-beer and lemonado during the sports in the Naval Yard; the Anglo-Ewire Milk Co, for 400 packets of chocolato at reduced rates; and to the British American Tobacco Co, for donating 400 packets of oigarettes

Hearty thanks are also dite to Comman der Gibson, R.N., and the officers and men of H.M.S. Tamar for organizing and ar ranging the sports in so short a time, and for decorating and helping at the City Hall. Also to Colonel Watson and the officers of this 74th Panjabis for allowing their band to play at the Naval Yard dur ing the afternoon; and to Mr. Gonzales and his drchestra from the Hongkong Special Police Reserve for their voluntary and efficient help towards the success of the City Hall entertainment.