NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
THE business of an Auctioneer, Surveyor, and Appraiser, hitherto carried on by the undersigned under the style or firm name of "GEO. F. LAMMERT," will, na from this date, be carried on by the same parties ander the style or firm name of LANMERT, BROS
Dated 7th day of April, 1990.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, H. A. LAMMERT
70%
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB
NOTICE.
THE CLOSING CRUISE of the Beason
T
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 8r8, 1920,
THE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between GzonGE PHILIP LAMMERT & PORPHYRIO MARIA NOLASCO DA SILVA under the style and name of Wascheren, LAXMEST & SILVA has been dissolved by mutual consent as from March 31st, 1990. All outstanding transactions entered into under the said Fartnership will he attended to by Mr. P. M. N. DA SILVA, who will continue under the
WORCESTER sane style or name uf
LANKET & SILVA until further notice.
WORCESTER, LAMMERT & SILVA Hongkong, April 8th, 1920.
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NOTICE
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NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
SNOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O. S. N. Ca's Steamer
"NORE”
Arrived Hongkong on April 5th, 1920, FROM LONDON, MARSEILLES PORT SAID, BOMBAY, COLOMBO & STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their, rúk în the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's 'Godowns at Kowloon where each cousigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed."
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Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary
and. presentation of Prizes will taka connection with the above, I have This & hours before arrival of the steamer,
Day started business na Share & General place on SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH, at the Broker under my own name
GEO. P. LAMMERT. Club House, North Point
Hongkong, April 6th, 1920:
The Commodore, Vice-Commodore and Committee will be at Home to Members and
friends from 4 P.M
By Order,
P. B, COLTHURST,
Acting Hon. Sailing Secretary, Hongkong, April 7th, 1990.
703
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM ASSOCIA, TION OF HONGKONG,
HE THIRD ANNUAL GENERAL
TRERING of the above Association
will be haid at the CITY HALL, on THURS
DAY, APRIL, 16TH, 1920, at 6.30 PM, for the following purposes:-
To receive the Raport of the Committee and Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1919:
Offs and Committee for the
BAL DOWBIGGIN,
Hon. Secretary,
176.990.
D~ LTD.
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NOTICE.
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TRARCHIBALD ORE LANG has This
Moen sdmitted a Partage in Dar
Firm in Hongkong and China..
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co.
862. Hongkong, April 1st, 1920.
NOTICE.
UR ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT. Bas
Du been transferred to Your BUILDINGs, 4th Floor (entrance in Chater Road).
For the ABLATIN WATSON.
BIATIO PETROLEUM Co. (S.0.), LTD,
Hongkong, April 6th, 1990.
899
"NOTICE,
STEAM NAVIGA HAVE This Day REMOVED my Office to No. 17, QuziN'S ROAD CENTRAL, int Floor.
J. H. GARDINER,
Solicitor. Hongkong, March 31st, 1920 ...[663
the above Company have ELTERIM DIVIDEND of fequal to 3/- per share) on the nary Shares and 8 per cent. (equal to 8 per share) on the Deferred Ordinary Sharee.
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Dividends for Shareholders on the Colonial Register are free of Income Tax, and will be paid at the rate of 4/10 por dollar.
Dividend Warrants will be obtainable on and after MONDAY, May 3rd, 1980, at the Company's Office.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from MONDAY, April 26th to MONDAY, May 3rd, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD,
General Managers. Hongkong, April 7th, 1920.
WANTED.
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706
Byou to learn Office work. State
Y British Merchant House European
salary required.
Apply to-
Box 706,
Care of "Daily Pres" Office
706...
AND
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEÁN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer "STENTOR" are hereby nitifed that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Go- down on and after April 7th.
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Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival
All brozes, chaled, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesday and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 am. and Noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, sad all Goods remaining undelivered after the 13th April, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be prosented to the undersigned on or before the 27th April or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta. Fongkong, April 7th, 1929.
FOR SALE.
At Temple Street, Yaumati.
707
LARGE CORRUGATED TRON WAREHOUSE (40 ft deep by 100 ft. wide by 16.8 ft. high) suitable for work shop or store house.
For inapostion, further information and articulars,
Apply to
TRANG KWONG & CO., 128, Des Voeux Boad, Central Purchaser will be required, to diamaatio honse and remove same.
BTS:
NOTICE.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the HONGKONG POLO CLUB will be held in the Board Room in Mesurs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s Office on MON- DAY next, APRIL 19th, at 5 P.M.
....
BUSINESS
1. To receive the Committee's Report and Accounts för year ended 31st March, 1920. To elect Officers for ensuing year. To discuss Club business generally. By Order,
& E GRIMSTONE Hon. Secretary & Treasurer," Hongkong, April 8th, 1930.
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HONGKONG TRAMWAY COMPANY.
LIMITED.
(Incorporated in the United Kingdom.)
TOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Goods not cleared within 3 days including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by as in any case, whatever.
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Damaged packages must be left in the Codowas for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors Messrs. GODDARD & Douglas at 10 AM. on Mondays and Thurs- days.
All claims must be presented within tem days of the Steamer's arrival hare after which date they cannot be recognized.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Glodowz.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO., Agents.
Hongkong, April 5th, 1890,
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FROM MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND STRAITS.
INTIMATION
ROBERT PORTER & CO.'s
"BULL DOG"
BRAND
GUINNESS'
STOUT
887
FINTS per case of 8 dozan
par dozen
SPLITS per case of 12 dozen per dozen
5.S." BENVENUE” SIGNERS of Cargo are hereby inform ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hamrdous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart ard Godown Co, Ltd, whence and far from the wharvem delivery may be obtained. •
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Grodowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 9th inst. will be subject. to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or befors the 18th inst, or they will not be rangnised.
All broken, shafed, and damaged Goods are to be intt in the Godowns, where they will be skamined on the 9th inst, at-10 AM
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 3rd April, 1920
(683 NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
18.8. “ WEST IVAN"
FROM STILE JAPAN AND SHANGHAL
THE above-mentioned vessel having
Ports Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their cargo in being landed at the rib into the Bardons and/or extra Hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong.
Kowloon Whart & Godowns Co., Kowloon sad
ed and damaged Goods are All broken,
at Consignee's risk. to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined
by Masara. Carmichael & Clark on 9th instant, at 10
All Claims must be presented within week of the Steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognized.
have left the Godowns and all Goods remain- No Claim will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after 8th instant, will be subject to rent.
NOTICE ARE GENERAL MEETING of the HONGKONG TRAMWAY COM- PANY, LIMITED, will be held at the Offices of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANing LIMITED, Fedder Sarees, Hongkong," on WEDNESDAY, the 14th day of April, 1933, at 18 o'clock Noos, to transact the ordinar business of the Company.
By Order of the Board,
W. E ROBERTS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 7th February, 1924
WM. POWELL, LTD.
IS HEREBY GIVEN
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NOTICE NINETEENTH ORDINARY
GENERAL MEETING "of SHARE HOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's Offices on MONDAY, APRIL 19TH, 1930, at 13 o'clock, Noox, for the
parpose of receiving the report of the Directors and Statement of accounts to the 29th February, 192).
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from the 9th April to the
18th April, 1910, both days inclusive
By Order of the Board of Directors,
HARRY EYRE,
Acting Secretary, Hongkong, April 6th, 10207
NOTICE
856
NATIONAL LOAN OF THE FOURTH YEAR OF THE REPUBLIC (1915). SUBSCRIBERS to the shove Loan sre
hereby notified that redemption of the bonds drawn at Peking on the 20th March, 1920, will begin on the 12th April,
1990,
No Fire Lomansonce whatever will be -efected.
Consignees are requested to send în their Bill of Lading for counter-signature im- mediately,
FRANK WATERHOUSE & CO. As Operators, US Shipping Board,
ard Floor, Hotel Mansions.
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Hongkong, April 4th, 1928
NOTIJE TO CONSIGNEES. The Stommship BOLTON CASTLE !
FROM NEW YORK.
ONSIGNEER of Cargo are hereby informed
that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHALF AND GODOwa: Co., LTD., Kowloon, whenon and/or from the whares delivery may be obtained,
Options Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before."
May Me alaims will be admittat after the Goods have laft the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 11th Apr. will be subject
to rent,
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th Apr. or they will not be recognised
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Goddard & Douglas, een effected.
on the Loth Apr. at. 10 k
No Fire Insurance bas Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & Co., L2
Agents Hongkong, 8th April 1590°
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
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SOLE AGENTS:
the East, however, should need to be told. that the disorimination if this torm Stephen, manager of the Hongkong and A complimentary dinner to Mr. A. Q.. can be legitimately employed is not Shanghai Bank, at Shanghai, was given against American citizens any more than last week by the members of the Chinese it is against the citizens or subjects of an Bankers' Association. This (remarks the other State that is not British. The new... Daily News), is one of a series of Order-in-Council, axcludes from the
such functions which are taking place, just direction of British Limited Liability Lompanies not only Americans but persons
now, all as a tribute to the very great
The
many years.
of any other nationality, not British. Popularity and capability of the recipient. sefindencies ĐỂ the "Hongkong Captain J. W. Evana who retired a Ordinance and the Orders-in-Council short time" ago from the service of the bearing on British limited liability Douglas Steamship Company is leaving companes in China were clearly revealed Hongkong to-day for England, with the during the war. Until after the war began good wishes of a host of friends in Hong was bot even cessary for any kong and the Coast ports which he has members of the board of Directors of regularly visited for so britisa Limited Liability Company Captain Evans was for twenty-six years in registered in Hongkong to be British command of a Douglas steamer and he is subjects! For example, there were com- justly proud of the fact that he had never panies operating in thina as British Comtad an accident. panies which were directed and managed | entirely by Germans, and other Britiab Magistracy, yesterday, with hawking When a Chinese was charged at the Companies on whose Boards of Directors without a licence, he informed the Magis britian subjects were in the minority. De trate that although he had made repeated China (Companies) Order-in-Council of 1815 removed such anomalies by laying in Applications to the Police foy a licence he was unable to get one. The Sergeant said
down at the majority of Directors of s
FAST
Coins Company must be Britian-subjects this was due to the fact that there are residing within the limits of the Order;
great many hawkers already in the Central district. The man, replied that he could $30.00 only british subjects
auditors of a China Company; and that, had a wife and seven children to support, $3.80
in the event or liquidation, only a
and he said the Sergeant knew it. The Sergeant told the Magistrate that he did subject could be appointed $32.00 quidator.
not "know that for these, provisions 1.re
a Fact, but be did know that the man could easily hire manifestly necessary in such a country Ba $2.75
Cana where extra-territorial "privileges aze conceded to all Treaty Powers, bookwink the Police. The man was fined
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. -
HONGKONG.
616
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DEATH. BURKE-SCOTT-At the Royal Jubilee Hos pital, Victoria, B.C., on March 3rd, of infinenz, WILLIAM JAMER BURKE SCOTT, aged 34 years. Formerly of 8.M.0. Finance Department.
Hoxoxons Creich: 10, Dan Voux Xoan, C. Lesson OFFIon: 131, Frant Smin, E.C.
The Baily Press.
HONGKONG, APEIL 8TH, 1990.
THE
AMERICANS AND
HONGKONG COMPANIES
ORDINANCE.·
Brition
that
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even children at twenty-sents each to
Evidently experience had shown something was so lacking to make the
2. G. A. Woodcock, who, is retiring jurisdiction et british Courts effective from Government service on pension, leaver" for England this morning by the Empress.
Over Dritish Companies.
inrectorates
of Companies might be predominantly of Asia, accompanied by his daughter Miss plated thirty years service in the Colony. Eame Woodcock. Mr. Woodcock has com
He came
but in 1890 as an Assistant Master of Queen's College, but ten years later was appointed Secretary to the
He
Dritian, but occasiona might arise when the objects of 20 wisation would derrated in cases where the person actually Langing the concern 13 not himself alenabid to British jurisdiction. might refuse to appear before a British Lourt, and the Court would have no power Sanitary Board. He studied lax and In to compel him to produce books and 1905 was called to the Bar at Gray's Inn. In documents which might be in his keeping. 1908 he was transferred to the Supreme as explanation could sumce to make Court as Acting Deputy Registrar and it quite clear that the object of the China Accountant, and in the following year was (Companies) Urder-in-Council 1919 is not appointed First Clerk at the Magistracy, & position which he has continued to
ac
discrimination," but to render mare, complete the authority which the British spy ever since, but has been, in Court in China should have over British addition, Secretary of the Licensing Limited Liability Companies. Should the
Board, and has, held from time to time, American Congress pass the ball now certain acting appointment before it they wu no doubt be guided Amistant Land Officer, Assistant Crown by british experience, and no one will Solicitor," and Deputy Registrar and blame them for ensuring in their own Appraiser of the Supreme Court. In 1813 legislation that control over American Mr. Woodcock was appointed a Magistrate Companies which the British legislation The Civil Service, by his departure, loses is designed to accure over British Companies,
Twelve deaths from influenza occurred last week.
zealous public servant, courteous and obliging at all times, and in his retiro ment he will take with him the best wishes of a wide circle of friends.
The Naval authorities notify for public FAR EASTERN CABLE
information that a considerable quantity: of Naval Cordite will be barat on Stone- cutter's island this evening, commencing about 6 p.m.
Capt. H. D. R. Watson, C.B.; C.B.E., M.Y.O., A.D.C., who explored the Upper A BILL was recently introduced in the angaza in 1898-1901 when he was in com- United States Congress to provide for the mand of the gunboats Woodcock and incorporation of companies engaged in Woodlark, has been promoted
trade, and we read that the purpose of Admiral. this legislation is to protect American
ments
to the Hongkong Ordinance governing foreign trade in China" This a reter of American craticism in China, elure the reasons for the amending Order
J
Bear-
الئون
NEWS.
THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT.]
ROME-TO-TOKIO FLIGHT.
BANGOON, April 4th. Lieutenant Ferrarin, fying to Tokio, damaged the under-carriage of his aero- plane in landing after a trial flight. He will be compelled to remain here fvə or six days longer.
and
SVA SQUADRON..
BONE, April 8th.
business men in China who are The light cruiser Newcastle, Commander discriminated against in recent amend G. H. Bond, O.B.E., is ordered to be paid of at Chatham for disposal. The vessel
A message from Adilia says that the outbreaks of war, and remained on foreign Bome-to-Tokio Bight under Captain. Cor- was serving on the China Station at the squadron of Sva seroplanes engaged on the service throughout the struggle. She is at desco, had to split up. Cordesco and Lieut. in Council were fully understood. The present serving in the Nore Reserve.
Meozzi proceeded to Aleppo, and Ceptem grievance in noj against a Hongkong,
Ranza Lieutenant' Morzari follow fumance". governing foreign trade la Among Hongkong residents leaving the when their machines are overhauled, China" but against the latest Order-in-Colony today to settle at Home are Mr. [993 -- Council strengtpening british control and Mrs. A. Ritchie. Mr. Ritchie has
limited liability Companies on
been for some years the Superintendent of the British register. The principal the United Asbestos Agency in Hongkong. purpose of the new Order in He has been a very keen member of the Council was to ensure that no person, Golf Club azid has had the honour of win-
Up to yesterday afternoon, two candi- other than a British subject resident ning the Championship.
dates had been nominated for the seat within the limits of this Order shall act
Nine cases (two deaths) of cerebro-spinal which will shortly becomes vacant on the sa managing director or in any position similar to that of managing director, ar feser, two cases (two deaths) of smallpox, Sanitary Board - Mr. C. Gr-Alabaster, prox seven cases of diphtheria and two cases of posed by the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock and substantial control of the business of a enterio fever, were reported in the Colony seconded by Mr. F. B. L. Bowley; and
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Payment in cash or its equivalent will be made at the Bank of Chins and Bank of Communications or any of the branches of the above banka and also at the Shang- hai Office of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
their two
two terminal numbers any of the following groups, vis 09, 11, 16, 25, 34, 40, 41, 47, 55, 61, 67, 73, are hereby notified that the Cargo will be shall otherwise exercise general REPULSE BAY HOTEL 75, 90, 97, 99, are drawn bonds
SATURDAY, APRIL 10TH
TEA DANSANT FROM 4 PM TO 7 7.M.
DINNER DANCE FROM 8 PM.
SUNDAY, APRIL
Afternoon Tem
TE
Concerta duzing”-
910
A. G. DA ROCHA,
IS THE AUCTIONEER
FA. AGLEN Inspector General of Customs. Inspectorate General of Customs,
Peking, March 28th, 1920... [688
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5.5. PROFESSOR " LONDON, COLOMBO & STRAITS.
CON
ONSIGNEES are hereby notified that
owing to an outbreak of fire on the voyage, Average Bond will require to, be signed, but no deposits will be collected at present
JARDINE, MATHESÓN & CO
& Co., LTD, Agents
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Co. Hongkong April 6th, 1920.
€94
or
SANITARY BOARD.
A CONTEST FOR THE VACANT SEATI
OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LTD.
KARMAND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer RHESUS" discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery «from China Company. The coming into force during last week. Eleven cases (one deathy Mr. J. Caer Clark, proposed, by Dr. Godown on and after April 8th, 13
Optional cargo will be landed, unless notion of this Urder-in-Council at the beginning of cerebrospinal fever, three cases (on Baloan and seconded by Mr. W. Jackson has been given prior to ateamery arrival
All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesday and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 m. and noon within the free storage period.
No claims will be admitted after the Good have left the steamer's Godown, and all goods remaining undelivered after April 12th, will be subject to rent
Al Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before April 16th, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effectedman.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Manage Agenta Hongkong, April 8th, 1820,
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of the year necessitated, the retirement death) of diphtheria and one ease (one The Vacancy occurs through the
death) of plague, were reported in the Piration of Mr. Alabaster'a term, Colony on Tuesday.
of cartsin American citizens from
from the management of British Companies in China. We have heard of only two such The Pinang Gazette understands that The richert Indy in the world -in-state cases, in Shanghai, but possibly there the Post Office has communicated with to be a Japanese widow, Mr. Yone are other American critics so once the postal authorities in London with Suzuki, the foremost business woman in jumped to the conclusion that this was a regard to vagaries of the mail services, Japan who has agencies all over the world. measure, specially aimed at American pointing out the dates on which mails ara In Hongkong she is represented by Suzuki trade in China; - and - this entirely despatched from London and the dates of & Co. Her fortune is estimated at over arroneous and mischievous impression has arrival here, and it is to be hoped that £20,000,000,
000, made during the war oot of apparently been encouraged in the th
step will lead to a much needed in-la
fa capital of only £600,000 1ft her by her Congress at Washington. No resident in provement. We share the hope.
husband some years ago.
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