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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY," FEBRUARY 7TH,

UNION WATERBOAT COMPANY,

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LIMITED.

RACE MEETING 1920.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY

THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL GENERAL and SATURDAY.

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS ill FEREVANY 11TH, 19TH, 13TH and 14TH.

be held in the Offices of Messrs. DODWELL &Co., LIMITED on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, FTVOKETS of ADMISSION to the GRAND 1990, at 11.00 ., for the purpose of receiv- STAND and ENCLOSURE may being the report of the General Managers obtained from Messrs. KELLY & WALAH, together with a Statement of Account to Limited, or at the Gate, Price $15 or $4 for December, 1919. each day for the Meeting.

No one admitted without a Ticket, to be

shown to the Ticket Inspector at the flate.

T. F. HOUGH, Clark of the Course. Hongkong, February 7th, 1924.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB

1371

PASSES for Servants will be issued on

application to the Undersigned on SATURDAY, February Sind.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED) from the 2nd to th February, 1920, both dates inclusive.

DODWELL & CO., LTD,

General Managers. Hongkong, January 27th, 1920:

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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. No Servants will be allowed inside the THE ONE HUNDREDTA ORDINART ENCLOSURE of the Race Course during the MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS 13 Races Days WITHOUT TICKETS, which can the Company will be hold at the Office of be had on application to the Undersigned. the Company, Hotel Mansions, on TUES These Tickets are only available for Servants DAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1920, at 12 o'clock while in attendance on their employers or Noor, for the purpose of receiving a Report when on duty at the various Stands.

of Accounts, declaring a of the Directors, together with a Statement Dividend and electing Directors and Anditors

Any Chinese found loitering about with Servants' passes in their possession will for feit them, and the holders thereat will be removed from the Enclosure

T. F. HOUGH, Clerk of the Course.. Hongkong, February 7th, 1920.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that owing to the death of Ma. B. D. KAPTEYN the undersigned Ponies entered in his name to run at the Forthcoming Race Meeting have been sold by Public Auction and will ram in the interest and colours of the purchasers as follows:-

*** Lenza Ma. G. G. MOXON

Black Yellow Hoops & Cap".

Sinza Ma JOHN PEEL

"Dark Blon, Silver Braid"

Spotted Sand ME SOARES

Old Gold, Dark Green Hoops

Runaway Light Me T. F. HOUGH T

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Dark Blue, Primrose Hoops? By Order,

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T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Course.

Hoogkons, February 6th, 1920.

R. A. 0. B.

273"

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from January 27th to February 10th, 1920, both days inclusivo.

By Order of the Board of Directors, JOHN ARNOLD,

Secretary. Hoogkong, January 13th, 1990,

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HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE CO., LTD.. NOTICE IS HEREAV GIVEN that the ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the EONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on WED- NESDAY, FEXUARY TE, 1920, at Nook, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending December 31st,

1919.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company

INTIMATIONS

KOBE CLUB,

PPLICATIONS are invited for the post of Resident Secretary-STEWARD. Furnisher House, Light and Heat provided.

Applications stating Salary required should be addressed to the Honorary Secretary. References necessary. Duties to commence and of March

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TY LET

OFFICE premises, Queen's Road Central.

Apply

“A.B (Care of " Daily Press Office."

TO LEF.

GODOWN at Yaamati.

Apply to-

THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA- TION CO, LTD.

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TO LET. 4ROOMED FLAT, top of Prince's Build

ing, Fully Furnished, from April 1st, to October 31st, 1990.

For fall particulars apply to

GILMAN & CO. LTD.

INTIMATION

GIN.

1920.

NEWS.

[FROM OUT ON CORRESPONDENT."] PEKING STUDENTS AND THE POLICE

premises occupied, but, the demand now FAR EASTERN CABLE baring exceeded the supply, our rents| have automatically risen until they are again upon a pre-war basis and they are not, in our opinion, 'excessive." Now, the tenant's point of view is that these particular houses when they were built, at least twenty-five or thirty years ago, were let at less than half the present rontal, and that was deemed, presumably to be a reasonable economic rent for the What had happened to justify

property.

PEXING, February 5th,

The Students lectured shrert gatherings yesterday, causing obstructions. The military intervened, forcing them to Tienaninen, where they were surrounded. After detention all were liberated except- forty who admitted responsibility for

an increase of from 100 to 130 per cent. in the rental value of that property We are agents for and hold

prior to the war? Was this Company, stocks of the following well-known words of His EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR,

like other similar companies, in the attacking some officers in an automobile, The lectures were resumed to-day before "exploiting M shortage of housing burger audiences, the Police later dis accommodation for private gain " It persing the Stadings and destroying their is an answer to this question that, is Rags.

Gins:--

sought. We may not be able to get back.

to the old standard of cheap rents int

TARGU AKUTER'S AGENCY.]

WASHINGTON, February 1st

Mr. Munson, bead of the Munson Line,

this Colony, but it is manifest that unless AMERICAN TRADE IN THE HAST. something is done to reduce the rents which at present prevail we shall give every encouragement to the diversion of trade from the Colony rather than to its in the course of his examination, by the development. We are not thinking only Senate Commerce Committee, aid that of the rents which Europeans who dwell American träde was likely to develop in in the Colony have to pay for business the direction of the Orient, and the Mun- and residential premises. It is much son line was considering the expansion larger question than that. The Chinese of its netivities thore.

BURNETT'S

OLD TOM.

BURNETT'S

DRY.

197

GILBEY'S

for

OLD TOM.

'HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE

CO., LTD., Alexandra Huildings

GILBEY'S

DRY.

TO LET.

SHOP in Nathan Road, Kowloon. Apply to

FOR SALE

will be CLOSED from February 11th, to SMALL Boomed semi-detached Horse A. S. WATSON & CO.,

February 1st, (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be Registered.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON,

General Managers. Hongkong, Febuary 21, 1920.

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THE "HARRY BRETTELLA LODGE HONGKONG BOXING

every TUESDAY in the RA. Theatre Victoria Barracks, at 7.30 P.ac All Bas cordially invitel.

'LOST.

340

LOST from Ya 18 Shelly Street, BULL TERRIER BITCH. Answers name of Molly, Finder will be rewarded returning.

Lame.

300

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,

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(BRITION SECTION)

[ÓTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that commencing from this date and until further notice the Train at present advertised to leave Kowloon at 12.01 r.M. on SATUR- DAYS only, will run on all ordinary week days, returning from Shum Chun at 5.04 P.M.

By Order

ELP WINSLOW, Manager. Kowloon, February 5th, 1920.

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NOTICE.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD,

CERTIFICATE FOR 104 105 10645/10850 and 10126 respectively standing in the books of the Society in the name of EDWARD WILLIAM MAITLAND OF YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, bave ben declared LOST and if at the expiration of one month from the date hereof the above documents be not forthcoming the same will he deemed cancelled and of no effect. C. H. P. HAY, Deputy General Manager. Hongkong, January 13th, 1920.

ERTIFICATES Now. 1845 and 3633 for 2-

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IN THE NETHERLAND CONSULAR COURT AT HANGHAI (CHINA),

In re ESTATE" of BAREND DIRK

KAPTEYN, doceased,

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DURSUANT

to an order of the Court NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court appointed H. E BODDE, Esquire, of the Holland China Trading Company, 43, Kiangse Road, Shanghai, and E. L HUNTER, Esquire, of 95, Bubbling Wall Boat, Shanghai, to be joint administrators of the estate of the late BABEND DIRK KAPTEYS, of Shanghai, who died at Shanghai on the 16th of January, 1920.

All persons having claims against the said estate are heroby advised to forward « statement "thereof, with vouchers attached, to the administrators aforementioned, on or bofore the first day of April, 1820, after which date said administra/ors will proceed

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ASSOCIATION.

ZERIDENT:- His Excellency Sir R. E. Stabbe,

K.C.M.G., Governor. CHAIRMAN: His Honour Sir William Rees

Davies, K.C., Chief Justice.

THIRD TOURNAMENT.

At "The Ring" Volunteer Headquarters arade Ground (adjoining Lower Peak Tram Station). Specially constructed Matahed, capable of holding 20

SATURDAY, FEBRUART 14th, 1920, at 9.15 P.X.

1-20 ROUND CONTEST FUE THE WELTEZ- WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY, AND THE MOUNTED POLICE RESERVE BELT.

Between, Sergt. "Sky" Kerrison, F.N.Y.P. (Holder),

And Stoker Eddie Walters," H.M.S.

Hawkins (Oballenger).

2-15 ROUND CONTEST FOR THE MIDDLE WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY, AND THE HONGKONG DAILY PEES" BELT.

Between Pte. J. H. Mason, RMLI, FLMS Hawkins,"

And C.ER.A.Lee, EMS "Ambrose."

3-6 ROUND CONTEST FOR THE AMATEUR

4-8

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE COLONY.

Between Young Maber, ex-Driver, ROA (Holder), And Sergt. Ward, R.N.Y.F., (Challenger) 4-6 ROUND MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENT.

Between E. R. A, Sergeant, H.H.S.

Ambrose, And

Seaman Willoughby, HMS ROUND LIGHTWEIT CONTEST, "Hawkins." Between Ship's Cook North, H.M.S. "Carlisle," And Corporal Cook, R.M.LL, HMS

Hawkins." 6-8 ROUND Featherweight CONTEST,

Between

Seaman Webb, B.M.S. "Ambrose," And

Seanan Deconhart, H.M.S. **Hawking." PRICE:Reserved, 85, Ringuide raised beats) and #1 (Ringsi e Ground level seats.) Unreserved, $1.

*

DOORS OPEN at 6.30 PAL: BOOKING AT MOUTRIES as follows:-

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, Mem- bera (and their guests) of the Hong- kong Boxing Association only. THURSDAY TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY

19 to 14TH, General Booking. CASH BOOKING ONLY. " REFEREES-Messrs. H. J. Gedge, (Official Referee) W. Logan A. Murdoch and Major Rapson, D.8.0.

G. G. N. TINSON, Hon. Secretary,.. J. C. WILDIN, Manager.

358

Magazine Gap. Excellent state of repair. Tiled Kitchen, good Drying Room and Servants' Quarters. Bath Rooms fed with Geysera, Forcelain Bath and Benius. Garden, about 4,000 sq. foek Price $17,000. Mortgage arranged if desired.

Apply

Box No. 195, Care of "Daily Prom" Offen

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BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN,

CANTON.

Behind the Russian Convulste, star FOR BALE LOT No. 62, immediately 140 feet, frontage to ereck which isadi ares of 12.645 square feet, raadring $9 *

to Western Exit leading to Coast Bosta berths, Shamshui Ballway and Grand Trunk Line to Hankow, now in construction.

Apply to

HERBERT DENT &

A. G. DA ROCH-A. IS THE AUCTIONEER,

AND

A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SLEVEYOR

GENERAL BROKER Queen's Hoad, Central, Telephone No. 2833

The Concerned,

FAVOURED with instractions from will sell by Public Auction, TO-DAY (SATURDAY), February 7th, 1990;} A12.30 2.M.

at his Sales Booms, Queen's Road. Central (Old Fort Office Building). 'EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

Comprising:

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

suffer equally with Europeans. To-day

the average Chinese workman' has to pay his housing accommodation quite twice as much as he paid ten years ago, and when rents rise, as we have con stantly insisted, everything else must rise wages, and the cont

of living generally. It represents an enormous tax on the trade of the port, and, in the permanent interest of the Colony, "its further increase

definitely checked. That can only be done by more building, and it is for the Government

to

munt

TRADE WITH GERMANY. GOVERNMENT'S REPLY TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The following correspondence between the Hongkong General Chamber of Com- merce and the local Government on the question of trade with Germany has been forwarded to us for the information of the commercial community

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

see that adequate housing accom modation is provided. To make roads

Hongkong, 19th January, 1920, SIR,-You are probably aware that which open up a building site here and British merchants are uncertain whether half a dozen there will scarcely affect or not they can properly engage in busi- the problem. We need a bold and com-ness with Germany and Austria, and prehensive scheme. Just before the war appear to be awaiting an Imperial pro the Legislative Council and the Colonial nouncement as to the exact situation." Office safictioned a big private scheme My Committee direct me, to request, *. for the development of the southern side definite expression of opinion from your of the island of Hongkong on lines Government, for which they will be HAYNES-At the French- Hoëpital, on DEATHS.

such as are followed in the develop obliged. I am, sir, your obedient servant,

(Sgd.) E. A. M. WILLIAMS,

Hotel. Funeral will pass the Mcnu-any other we have seen presented. What February 6th, at 2.90 p.mL Mrs. Was a scheme which promised, a more

(Secretary). HAYNES matron of King Edward satisfactory solution of the problem than The Hon. The Colonial Secretary. ment at 5 p.m. to-day.

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TEL No. 616.

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ment of new estates at Home.

It

Colonial Secretary's Offici,

Hongkong, 27th January, 1920. B-With reference to your letter of

PREEHAW,At Tientain, on January 24th, he become of it? If private enterprise ETHEL DORIS WARD, beloved wife of is, unable to carry it through, is it not CM. PRESHAW of the Eastern Ex- a scheme which the Government itself the 19th January, 1920, enquiring whe tension Telegraph Company, aged could carry out? Perhaps the newly-ther British merchants, cap 29. pneumonic influenza

constituted

properly

HONGKONG OFFICE: 10s, Das Vaux Roan, O. which by resolution of the Legislative Austria, I am directed to inform you that Public Works Committee, engage in business with Germany and.

LONDON OFFICE: 181, FE STAT, E.C.

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 7TH, 1990. PROFITEERING IN RENTALS.}

Council has been specially empowered to the legal position remains unaltered by consider and make any suggestions that the exchange of ratifications, as the effect may appear to them suitable in regard of Ordinance, No. 8 of 1919 is to continue to the Housing Schemes which have been the prohibitions of the Trading with the put before the Colony, will give this declared by His Majesty in Council to be Enemy Ordinances until such date as in particular scheme their early considera the date of the termination of the present

tion.

war.

THE intimation given in the Legislative for Australia on Thursday by the St. general licences which were given by Sir. A. Whitten and Lady Brown left man-Austria is, however, legal under the New business with Germany and Ger

ans.

Council yesterday by H. E. Tax GOVERNOR, with folded hands while the existing that the Government will not sit still

Chief Inspector Kerr of the local shortage of accommodation is exploited Police has entered hospital, suffering for private gain is

a warning to from influenzİL profiteers in rentals which their victims will cordially welcome. We cannot say the murder of the second mate, of the The Japanese, who was charged with that we have much confidence that any rekei Muru has been committed for trial. Bedsteads, Tables, Carpets and Bugs great deal to alleviate the evil from Tribunal to regulate mots would do a Blackwood Furniture, Brass and Iron Overmantels, Bilk Tapestry Covered which the Colony is suffering, but it

One case (one death) of plague, and Drawing Boom Suite, Sofas, Easy Chaira, Occasional Tables, Extension Dining Table, would do something in that direction. lever were reported in the Colony on one case (one death) of cerebro-spinal Curtains, Bed Sheets Crockery, Glassware, the bands of the Government. Bevelled Mirror Wardrobes, Pictures, The only effective remedy lies largely in Thursday. Ornaments, Cabinet, Teak Bookcase, Dinner

Waggons Dining Chairs, Silver Ware, remedy is to encourage by every possible thas a man visited his house stating that Cloc, Marble-top Washstands, Cooking

That

"A Chinese has reported to the Police Storas, Catlery, Toilet Set, Electric goods means the building of more houses on he came to search for opium and arms, and a long line of Bandrine.

Catalogues will be inwaad.. Treas;-Cash on Delivery

A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER.

Queen's Boad Central, Telephone No. 2932.

same bold and comprehensive plan. We

A

Notifications Nos. 350 and 360 in the Government Gazette of the 8th. August, 1919, as amended by Notification No. 410 of the 5th September, 1919.

are also affected by the provisions of the The restrictions of the Alica Enemies (Winding up). Ordinances are, however, Treaty of Peace Order which was pub still in force, and prewar transactions

lished in the Government Gazette of the 9th. January, 1990.-I am, sir, your obedi-

(Sgd.) CLAUD SEVERN,

(Colonial Secretary). The Secretary, Hongkong General Cham-

ber of Commerce,

ent servant,

DEATH OF MES H. HAYNES.

We regret to record that Mrs. H.

do not know to what particular landlords and stole from him $200,- HIS EXCELLENCY was referring when he The annual distribution of prizes to Haynes, late Matron of the King Edward said his attention had been drawn to the students of the Diocesan Boys' School, Hotel, passed away at the French Hos what appeared, on the face of it, to be which was to have been held yesterday Pital at two o'clock yesterday afternoon. a particularly, bad case of profiteering evening, has been postponed indefinitely. Just a week had elapsed since the death Charges of this description have recently

of her oldest daughter from pacumonia been made against more than one public morning attended the Coronet Theatre was seriously ill at the same time, and His Excellency the Governor yesterday following influenza. Her other daughter company, as well as against other land- to see the film" presentation of "The the shock so affected Mrs. Haynes that sho HAVING boen Favoured with in-

lords, and it will have been observed Better 'Olo," and expressed himself well too, had to go into hospital, and her will sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY

stractions from Mr. J. H. BOLOMON, that the Chairman of the Kowloon, Land pleased with the picture. February 10th, 1990, at 11 A At No. 13, And Building Co, Ltd., at the annual Queen's Road, Central, (ground floor of Astor meeting of shareholders on Thursday, ed by the Hongkong Cricket Club for the Mr. Harry Haynes, who for many yeara

death resulted from meningitis." The annual tennis tournament, arrang House Hotel.

Mra. Haynes was the widow of the late THE WHOLE STOCK, IN TRADE OF THE reply to criticisms which have been made to those in previous years.

took advantage of the opportunity to Colony's championships, will commence was manager of the Hongkong Hotel, and HONGKONG HAIR DRESSING

on March 15th, The events are similar subsequently of the King Edward Hotel, of this Company for recently raising the

In the interval between these two appoint rents of their Knutsford Terrace pro

mente be managed the Victoria Hotel, A deplorable golfing accident occurred Canton perty, Barber's chairs, Glasses, Mirrors, Electric

on the Happy Valley course on Thurs woman, and like her late husband was His explanation was that the day afternoon.

Mrs. Haynca was a capable busine An experimeed lady highly esteemed by a large circle Electric Massage instruments, Perfumes of were before the war. diferent makers, Toilet Powders, Ladies Bocan aid, "when about 50 per cent. ground. He had to be immediately re young daughter, who is now on the way "In 1915, Mr. eye with a ball an English silor, who peculiarly sad circumstances evokes the Assorted Hair Pins, veilings, Hair Lotions, of our tenants from various causes left moved to the Royal Naval Hospital to recovery from a serious attack of was fielding in a cricket match on the deepeat sorrow and sympathy with her Eau de Cologne, 7 Barbor's, Disinfecting Machines, Electric Hair Dryer, Show Cases, the Colony and the supply of houses where it was found neemary to remove influenza, and her son who is an officer in Fictares, Frames, Desk, Chairs and a long exceeded the demand, our rents were very distressed on learning the serious line of Sundries.

the injured eye. The lady was naturally the army at Home! TREME Cash on Delivery.

somewhat reduced so as to keep the nature of the injury.

The Funeral will pass the Monument at 15 p.m. today.

SALOON. Comprising

to liquidate the estate in accordance with FRENCH LESSONS Ceiling Fang, Desk Fans, Brushes, Coments have only been raised to what they golfer had the misfortune to hit in the friends among whom her death, ale of

the Law of The Netherlands.

And all persons indebted to the said estate

re required to make payment forthwith to

the administrators aforementioned,

Done this 22nd day of January, 1920

G: MOUSSION,

MORRISON HILL ROAD.

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A. J. VAN BOVEN,

Clerk.