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SRANDHAL BANKING AND CORPORATION, Shanghai wo as, to be available on May 28th, 1920.

Parsons tending to state alternatively (a) The amount of Hongkong currency. parable

29th MAY in Hongkong on 1920, required for each $1,000 Shanghai Czarency and/or

(b) The amount of Dollars currunt in Shanghai per $100 for Telegraphia Transfer on the Lords Commissioners of HM Treasury. a saadan.

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of the for the general beetal capacity and made

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Any Turther peroral application CHEST OFFICER. A.P.D.

A. DELACOMBE Licut-Col, Treasury Chest Officer, A.P.D.

His Majesty's Trearary Office,

Hongkong, May 25th, 1920.

1973

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 26TH.

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SATURDAY,

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SUNDAY, MAY 30TH. ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS DURING

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A CALCUTTA PENANG and SINGAPORE.

vis RANGOON,

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"arrived from the above mentioned Ports, Contigues of Cargo are bereby informed that they must take immediate delivery of same from slongside, and all cargo impeding discharge will be landed at their risk and expense into the Pacifie Hail Steamship Company's" West Point, and stored at

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CHALLENGE ROUND::

MAY, LONOSZE KWONG

(Holder: 1918 mk-1919).-

WEATHER permitting this match wil

played on FRIDAY, MAY

at 4:30 PM.

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NOTICE.

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PPLICATIONS are invited for the post

of CHIEF INTERPRETER in the Supreme Court of Hongkonga

Candidates must be of European descent and must be thoroughly conversant with the Cantonese dialect while a knowledge of second dialect of the Chinese language is

$400

desirable.

The Commancing salary is at the rate of a month and on allowance in aid of rent is granted.

Applications should be made in writing to the Registrar, Supreme Court. E

CA. D. MELBOURNE,

Registrar. Hongkong, May 20th, 1990.

A

NOTICE.

PPLICATIONS are invited for the post. of FIRST GRADE INTERPRETER in the Supreme Court of Hongkong.

Candidates must be thoroughly convermans with England with the Cantonese dialect while knowledge of second dialect of the Chinese language is desirable.

The salary offered is $1,920 per annun rising by biennial increments of $120, to 63,400 per annum

Applications abould be made in writing to the Registrar, Supreme Court

U. A. D. MELBOURNE,

Registrar. Hongkong, May 20th, 1930

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PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY LTD.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company will be bold at the Hors- Kore Horn Hanghong on SATURDAY, the 19th day of May, 1990, at (130 13” for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th

Apell 1920,

The TRANSFEE BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 25th day of Hay, to MONDAY, the alst day of May, 1990, both days inclusivame

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON,

General Managern. Hongkong, May 19th, 1920

THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS"

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the TWENTY-SECOND, ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of this Campany will be held at the Offices of Mesars DDS Mason & Co Lim on WEDNESDAY, tie 2 JUNE, 1990, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the

of the Directors together 1920

with a Scassment of Accounta, to REGISTER of SHARES of the Com pany will be CLOSED Ffrom W

HOSTIDAY, the 38th May, 1920 to WEDNEIRAY, the 'fod June, 1990, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

W. S. BROWN, Secretary.

Hongkong, May Slet, 1920.

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,

“LARSEN SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFINS

FOR SEASON 1990/1931:"

ISTS for intending Subscribers to the LISTS for intending Subscribers to de Course, TEN HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB OFFICIA And Tax HosGKONG CLUMBE

Should the number of Ponies Subscribed for reach a total of Thirty or more the xtewards wil, adequately, provide for the same in next year's Programma. It is proposed to arrange that the Fonies arring in Hong- kong during the month of October.

In order to make the Racing as open as

CAPS.

diplomat, and leader writers in the big The Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. are consider. dailies of two, Continents were presented ing the acquisition of a site in Hankow. with an inspiring theme. The London upon which to build a large modern hotel Daily Telegraph in an editorial points out

The Hon Mr. Lau Chu-pak, Chow Tung that the physical likeness between the

sang, former Chiness. Minister to London, Ho Taising, brother of Sir Robert Ho American peoples has persuaded, many Tung, and Tang Yao-kung, and their anthropologists to postulate a common families were announced in a Shanghai The paper adds: It has paper of the 18th inst, to be leaving commonly been held that the first men in Shanghat on a visit to Peking.

At the fortnightly meeting of wha

origin.

&

America came into the continent in the Jamote period when it was joined by land to Asia, developing their own language Sanitary Board, held yesterday evening, And culture independently There are Rural Inspector A. Floyd was authorised testures in the Mexican civilisation which to enfor premises and, inspect and retre anggest derivation from the Asia which unwholesome food in accordance with wo know. Now that the Chiness Charge Section 33 of the Public Health and d'Affaires goes about reading Artec writ Buildings Ordinance No. 1 of 1000 ing, the theory of derivation receives

Two ten-house waiters had a quarrel on unexpected support. Befare the United

exchanged. One man pushed the other, miny be demonstrating that the first whe tripped over a table and fell down

A large and very fine states know where they aro Dr. Fayzz Monday morning, resulting in biowy being

assortment.

Many really

designs.

dead, the cause being rupture of the spleen. His assailant has been arrested»

American was not GSORGE WASHINGTON, not even CHITOPHEE COLUMBUS, but an industrious Chinaman on t the Pacifio slope) *** The idos, of a Chinese COLUM by the Police on a charge of murder.

A Hankow is fascinating. Professor W, E. SOUTHILL,

paper gives a somewhat. of Cambridge, well-known to many of our amusing report of a meeting: held by the readers as late President of the Imperial Chamber of Commerce at Bhayang in University, Shansi, states that some ten order to discuss the matter of the issues years ago Dr. FRYER, who is mentioned of military notes, While the merchanta above, told him while on a visit that he were debating the pros and cons soldiery pretty was then assured that the inscriptions on suddenly fell upon the meeting and kid- atone in Mexico were in Chinese, and he napped the chairman for who they ate attributed them to Chinese Buddhists, now demanding $3,000 ransom. Dr. FRYER, who is an Englishman, came to Hongkong more than fifty years zgo as master in St. Paul's School. Later be was successively in the Tung Wen Kuan, a Government School in Peking, translator of Western literature to the Chinese Government, and the pioneer in the provision of scientific and educational Cross Competition, Class "B" Handicap literature for the Chinese. On leaving and One and a quarter mile race- Cbing, over twenty years ago, the fourth gymkhana wili take place in

October. went to California where he despite his eighty years, Emeritus Pro-

The poultry dealers of, Canton who have fessor in the University. The fine home been on strike for many weeks against the for the blind at Shanghai was founded imposition of new taxation have hem

MOTOR CAR AND CYCLE NUMBER polo no subscriber shall be permitted to A. S. WATSON

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PLATES

is notified for the information of the public that Motor Car embossed Num- ber Plates now 301-500 and Motor Cycle Number Flaternos. 201-200, can be obtained on application at the Licensing Office, Central Police Station. The price is $1.00 per plata, pe

P. P. J. WODEHOUSE, Captain Superintendent of Police. Hongkong, 20th May, 1970.

WANTED

NE CLERK well soquainted with anking business pecially exchange book-keeping. Also one TYPIST speaking both French and English if possible. Chinese preferred

"to

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, Shameen (Canton), stating previous experi- ence and salary required.

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POSITION by an ENERGETIC MAN

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ports and Exports, Hongkong, before

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All broken, chafed and damaged goods to be left in the godowns, where they

will be examined on May 28th, at 10 AM

All cisime must

week of the steamer's'

which they cannot be

within

here after No

niaim will be admitted after the goods

the

All goods re

bare left

and gedowns, maining undelivered alter May 9th, wil

be subject to reat whatever will be

No Fire Insurance

Consignes are requested to and in Beir

Billa of Lading for countersignaturs

Immediately do ang pag

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.-

THE Steamship

KUMSANG * having arrived from the above Ports, Consignee of Carro by her are hornby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the kardons and for extes, hasardóns Godowns of the Hongkong sad Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltdy whence, and/or from the

wharves, dalitwy may be obtained.

Grooda

red by the 20th May, will

be vebject to resi

*** All froken, chafed and damaged peekager are

bebe left in the Godownt," wher, they will

be examined. - Claims against the stemmer, mast

be presented within 10 days of arrival

they will not be recognised.

– No Fire Insurance will be e

10 from June Lat. Apply to

晶

thews Ponies the cost of which will probably

not exceed. $200 landed in Hongkong.

By Order,

G. W. GEGG. Acting Clerk-of-the-Course Hongkong, May 24th, 1990.

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date in every suspect, and ander English Management Caleine under personal

supervision of the de Proprietor, protein BAR AND BILLIARD BOOME,

TERMS MODERATES Bpedal Arrangemerah for Familles on Application to

·J... HL OXBERRY,

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A. G. DA ROCHA.

IS THE AUCTIONEER

A G. DA ROCHA,

AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER

Queen's Road Central, Telephone No. 2332

with. Instructions from

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Alexandra

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CO., LTD.,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

BIRTH. SORBY.On May 25th, at No. 23, Peak,

to Mr. and Mrs.. V. SORRY, FOIL.

MARRIAGE.

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now,

The programme for the extra gymkhana to ho held on June 12th has been issued, and is as follows:-Five furlongs race, Handicap, (non-winners). Five furlongs race, Class "A" Handicap, Distance Handicap, Ladies Nomination Victoria

The

by hươ, and to this noble work his granted as a concession, the right to select the collector of the tax provided and daughter-in-law are that the guaranteed sumtis collected lives, as, of course, many during the year." Presumably it is tre cognised that tax collectors appointed by is an

the Government collected more than the

guazuateed sum?

devoting their

our

readers are aware. Dr. chose!

authority on things Chinese

opinions are entitied to respect. Perhaps some day the students of China's ancient history may discover a record of the

voyage or pilgrimage of Buddha

from China to America.

Empire Day gag cclebrated at Tientsin by a Bali given under the auspices of the Oversens Club

Owing to the competition of Canton in fan-ten gambling, it is stated that the ELTOS-MCGLEW-At Yokohama, on May Macao houses have reduced their commis

· 10th, ARTHUR BASIL ELTON, eidest sonson. of the late Rev. and Mrs. Harry. Elton, of Sandakan, Borneo, to ALABEL VIRGINIA MOGLEW, only, daughter of Mr. Afred E. McGlew

of Yokohama

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

There will be a Musicale at the Helens May Institate on Thursday, 27th inst, at 5.16 p.m. open to members and their friend

Mra ROBERT A. DE CARVALHO, Mr. and

The Fain forced a postponement of the MEA DE CARVALHO, and. Dr. and Mrs. ARTHUR DE CARVALHO beg to championship tennis match fixed for tender their heartfelt thanks to those yesterday, Weather permitting, it will be who so kindly sent wreaths and played on Friday.

their recent gi

condolences

to those who bereavement, also attended the funeral. [970 ||

Hongkong OFFICE: 104, Des Vœux Rn., C. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, 5.0,

The Baily Press.

HONGKONG, MAY 29TH 1990,

WHO DISCOVERED AMERICA?

WHO Was the first American 1. por

The

Mr. Tang Shao-yi denies the report that he has sent a delegate to Pering to make peace overtures to President. Hsu Shih-chang and Marshal Tuần Chi-jui.

One dollar was the compensation avessed by the Magistrate, yesterday, in an assault case, in which one man lost an cye as a result of another throwing a river at him.

Nine cases (two deaths) of plague, two casca (one death) of cerebro-spinal fever, and one case of enteric fever wero re ported in the Colony during the three days

Wardrobes, Desks, Chaice, Drawer Dressing Tablowy, Bookcases, "Arm- chsica, Curios, Crockery and Giftware, question has intrigued historians ever, which ended on Monday. Bram Ornarwate, Vases, Pictures Log Bore in Colvisus cross the Atlantic and Hed teada, Clocks, Typewriters,

Tablecloths,

An enterprising American, the Shany dimovere America. It comics up Hatstands and a long line of Sundries

Tikus ----Cash on Delivery

interest - Thehai Mercury ways, is constructing a large again now with Chinese Chargé d'Affaires in Mexico City, candy" factory in Shanghai. The most modern machinery, has been obtained, and FONG SIANG KUANG, found terinin neroglyphics sculptured on some of the fits erection is now proceeding AND huge pyramids which are near that place,

and much to his surprise. „Wassabieito read Ebe

́ ́ ́A. G. DA ROCHA, AUCTIONEER SURVEYOR GENERAL TEBOKER.

Queen's Road Central, Teephone No. 2932.

Hreecived from Mess FAIRAIL & CON

AVING been Favoured with instruction, lang

"

H.E. the Governor gave a dinner party at Government House on Friday. The guests present were: Major and Mrs. Greenaway, Major and MY O Sanders, Mr. and Mr E. Jamieson, Mr. and Mr. F. Maitland, Rev. H. Eppley Moyle, Major H. D. Young, Lieut-Co W. R. Richardson, R.N., Ligg-Com. M. Coltart, R.N., Dr. and Mrs. H. H

Miss Sloan." Scott, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Lowe, and

Mr. K. E. Greig acting manager of Taikoo Dockyard, was presented on Mon- day by the members of the Institution of some silver eng suitably inscribed, and w Engineers and Shipbuilders with a hand- gold and jade bangle for Mrs. Greig as a marriage gift to mark their esteem. making the presentation "Mr. T. Neave, President of the Institute, spoke of Mr. Greig's active interest in the Instituto extending over many years, as a former President and member of the Committee.

Colonel H. St. C Smallwood, repra sentative of the Handley Page Company in Peking, and formaty first Training Etaff Officer of the Royal Flying Corpe, now has about 15 Chinese, pupils, who are being instructed, according to the British. methode, in the theory of flight, engine work, and ground training by him, and za actual flying in Avro machines by Capta Mackenne The scheme for training Chinese pilote has been under discussion for the past nine months, and the Chinese- Government has at last become convinced of the desirability of organizing a body of skilled pilots for the flying of its aircraft.

Among the passengers arriving in this Colony by the China; Mail 8.3. Co.'s E China last week was Mr. CT. Surridge, who is joining the Hongkong office of the Chins Mail Bteamship Co., Ltd., in the capacity of Chief Clerk Mr. Surridge has a unique experience in shipping circles, and for the past fourteen years has been stationed in Alaska as a repré sentative of the American-Yukon Naviga tion Co in which capacity he was SO agent for the Alaska Steamship Co. Mr. Burridge was connected with Alaska ship- that he joined the ping up to the time the service of the China Meil Steamship

d

The sum of $81,000 has been distribute

by the Shanghai Race Club in charity Mr. W. S. Taussig, of the General and benevolence since January AgneAmong Bocieties benetting under ight hoAmerican Car Company, is in China to distribution have been the following

sere peripted the erection of 600 cars built Bitch County Homestead AzzUATION by the General American Cay Company for ex-Bervice men, Wehalwe Famino Helief Fund, Officers Association, Queen for the Peking-Bankow and Poking Mary's Army Auxilbury Corps (ancistance and hostels for ex: WAAC's London). Suivan, Railway,

United Services Association, St. Du

liar to symbols used in the Chinese

insiming thong denot "eye, zadcityjust what, in fact, No, 7 and 9, Pedder Street, will sell by. Public Auction on SATURDAY, May 20th, 1920, at the learned had expected, because 10.30 M on MONDAY, May 1st, 1920 at Mexican tradition has always associated 230 P. on TUESDAY, Jum Int. 19920, at

120, at the pyramids with the worship of Nature and the sun god TONATIUS Now

In the course of his speech in the Hotse stan's Fund for Blind Soldiers and of Commons, on the presentation of the Bailors, British Women's War Memorial

Sailors War Orphans Fund, Shanghai Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Tadle Benevolent Society, Portuguero,

al war contribu--Ladies!” Benevolent on Society, King'i acknowledged the sp

250 r., at their premises.EDY Kanner al men inscribed those symbols options that had been made by Hongkong Daughters Society Dr. Barnardo'n

it

Che pyramida outside Mexico City seems indisputable that they were Chinese and this is what FONG TRIANG KUANG proclaims as true and wonderful. In bia

and the Straits Settlements towards the omce, tho Punjab Imperial Helict

for Wounded Bikh Belgian Orphans: Fund, 8t. Luke' Imperial expenditure.

Societe de St. Vincent Langue, Home

THE WHOLE BTOUK IN

===FURNITURES = FIXTURES AND TH SHOW CASES

Comprising Flannels, Woollen, Silk and Linen Stoer Alpacas bits Su and Felt Hate Euicy Material, an- amorimént” of Blouses Shoes, Corsets, Ribbons, Raincoats, Farc Handker supportwo bavo Dr. JOHN FEYES, of high

Californ

University, strongly endorsing FRENCH LESSONS chiefs, Belts, Trimmi Fancy Works, Vailes.

Tacer, Day and Evening Dressen, Berge and the claim and: stating that a thousan Sundries Desk Ceiling Fan

Counters

COLUMBUS WIs born, Bud

Beanti

Ketty elek

-15, Morrison Bull. Haan, jost

Leg from Ching!!

the professor reinforces

Mr. Miles M. Lampson, M.Y.O,, 4oting

Refugee Bund commissioner for Great Britain institution for the

son and their and Mrs.

soldiers left Kobe for Vancouver on the Shangha

Cruelt mpread of Bosna Mr,

21 bound for Enziand