NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
IN THE MATTER OF THE HÔNGKONG MERCANTILE CO., LTD.
IN VOLUNTARY Ligu DirioN. NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF MEETING.
N
TELE
INTIMATIONS
LOST OR STOLEN.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER
ELE Public are hereby warnel not to buy or negotiate DEPOSIT RECEIPT No. 777 inaned on 16 h October, 1922, by the Canton Branch of the DEUTSCH ASIATISCHS BANK, Berlin, for Marks 00.000. The Deposit Receipt
PUBLIC AUCTION.
I parauance of Section 187 (2) of the Com- has either been LOST or STOLEN. [1718
panies Ordinancos 1911-1915, Notice is hereby given that a MEETING of UREDI- TORS in the above matter will be held Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, on st 7. MONDAY, the Twelfth day of December, 1931, at twelve o'clock noon, at which the Liquidator. Undersigned will sell by Public Auc will lay before the meeting an account of his. sota and dealings and the conduct of the winding-up during the preceding year.
M. FERNANDEZ,
Liquidator.
· Hongkong, 12th November, 1921
BAZAAR
it
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AND FETE
in aid of the
MINISTERING CHILDREN'S LEAGUE
AND KOWLOON BRITISH SCHOOL'
"GAMES FUND
will be held in the grounds at
CHATER BUNGALOWS KOWLOON
- on SATURDAY, 19th November commencing at-4.30pm
Under the patronage of LADY STUBBS.
tion on MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, 14th, 15th and 16th. Novem ber, 1921, commencing each day at il ax.
(with un interval from 1430 to 3:30. 7.M.). at Alexandra Buildings, Des Voeux Road, Cen, the premises of
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Нената. Комок Коко (The Oilent Cario Store in Hongkong) THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF
JAPANESE AND CHINESE ART GOODS Ancient and Modern
Consisting of
Troryware, Silverware, Bronze, Lacquerware, Cloisonnes, Porcelains, Woodcarvings, Embroi- deries and Furniture, etc, etc.
A UNIQUE Oportunter vor Collectors: On view now. Catalognes will be issued, Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAKKERT BROS:
Austioneers (1799
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P.&O.S. N. Co.'s Steamer
Work Stall, Sweet Stall, Bras Tub, Shooting the Ohute, Aunt Sallier, Cocoannt Shies, Boxing: T
Rifte Bange, Trying the Strength; Fortune Teller, Refreshments, Entertainments, ets stu.
A play entitled "The FAIT GHAIN" will be; performed by the pupils of the School
Entrance: Adults 25 Coats.
Children 20 Canta.
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"SOMALI"
Arrived Hongkong on Nov. 10th, 1991.
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID ADEN, COLOMBO und STRAITS,
..
Consignees of Cargo by the above-named Tossel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Jodown Company's Godowna at Kowloon here each consignment. will be sorted out
CHURCH OF ENGLAND MEN'S Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained
SOCIETY.
ST. JOHN'S ÖÄTHEDRAL BRANCH. PROGRAMME” OF
CONCERT
to be held in the CATHEDRAL HALL ON TUESDAY, November 15th at 9.15 .M.
1. Part Song.... "Sweet & Low Barnby Masas. MURPHY, MIDDLETON, HATWOOD"
BKSZ.
2. Pianoforte (2) Meditation"...Tschaikovsky (b) Pelanaise" in A Major Chopin
1.Soug
MR. HARRY OKE.
(Well-known Pianist and Composer)
(B) Oh! That we two were
maying
...Veriu (b) "La Premiere"
Ma TIMBON
Monolagus “Ok Memory” ·...
Mr. J. 8. PEARMON
5. Violin
as the goods ara landai.
Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary 8 hours before arrival of the steamer.
Goods nob cleared within 6 days, including date of arrival, will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged packages must be left in the and the Company's surveyors Mears. GODDARD Godowns for examination by the Consignees, & DOUGLAS at 10 AM. on Mondays and Thurs.
days.
PREPAID
**
WANTED
3
ADVERTISEMENTS
betion am lying at the Uffice for EB OK. KX, LM, LN, LA.LT, LU, LW, MA. MK. MZ, NB, NP, A
TO LET. – No 4 Condues Road, 8 ROOMS. Parlour, Katela Toilet and out-honses Possession November $1sr. Apply to-Ho KEE BONA, Mercury Garage Co, si, Des Voeur Road C, Tel 1345,
...
140
FOR SALE VIOLIN PRESSENDA MODEL by Hille, London. Certified eighty years old. With bow and air-tight caso. -$100. Apply. Box YQ.co, Daily Press,
TO LET.
ODOWN at Yaumati
141
For particular apply to- THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMA-
TION CO., LTD.
GOD
TO LET.
1146
ODOWN At
Sam Shui Po near Cosmopolitan Dock. Large open som- pourd in front suitable for the storage of Metal, Lumber, Ores, etc. Marine Lot; approached either from land or water side.
For particulare apply to
11,
W. G. HUMPHREYS & CO.
[1394
TO LET
ONE OFFICE in No. 4, Queen's Road
Central to be let. For particulars apply to 1632]
BANK OF CHINA
WANTED
ETIGH-CLASS-West End Woollan Mar-
in the following countries-China, India and chants require REPRESENTATIVES
WOOLLENS" o Cuas. TAYLER & Co., 30, Japan. Reply giving fall particulars to Fleet Street, E.0.4, London, England.
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A WANTED. UROPEAN ASSISTANT for Bookselling All claim must be presented within tan
Stationery and Printing Business in days of the Steamer's arrival here after which Shanghai. Previous experience in salesmanship date they cannot be recognized.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godown.
necessary..
Apply
Box 13
B. P. O. Shanghai.
(1709)
Well,
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agenta. Hongkong, November 11th, 1991. --
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WE HAVE
Branaby
Williams
S.S. AMAZONE”
(a)" Ritournella"...Barracina COMPAGNIE (b) "Tempo di Minuetto" Pug.
MR. VAN TAK
#Song
- Selected
7. Recitation
ME. W. R. CROW
...Selected
oui Kreizlar
Hos. Mr. H. E. POLLOCK -
1. Song(5) "Chanson de l'Adien".Tasti (b) Canto d'Aprile". Bei
· MR. DANIEL ONDERWIG ZER. (Baritone of the Royal Opers in Amsterdam) 9. Hamourous Song ...Selected MR. V. LABEM
10. Song.
...Selected
Mr. T. G PATTERSON
11. Imitations......Selected
MR. JSPZARBON
12 Part Soug..."Ob, who will o'er the downs 10 free"...... Pearsall Mese. MoaPHY, MIDDLETON, HAtwood
and Erst.
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THE INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIND (KOWLOON).
A SALE OF WORK
THE
IN
THE HELENA MAY INSTITUTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH, 1921. From 10A.Dr to 4.30 2.M. THE Articles for Sale are all Hand Knitted, and of a useful kind, consisting of Ladies'. Wool Sports Coats, and Jumpers in various colours and designs; Men's Tennis Coats, Bocks
Waist Conia, Babies' Bonnets "Booties," Socks, Undervests, Gaiters, Coats, etc., etc.
Sale will be opened at 10 A.M.
BX
LADY STUBBS
-Rt Rev. Tuz Bunor or Victoria.
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Eh
SALE OF OLD ARMY CLOTHING.
VENDERS are invited for the purchase of TE
all old Army Clothing for the period|
Ton March 1992
of lender will be issued on application
Lathe Chief Ordnance Officxx, R.A.0.0. Do
C
MESSAGERIES
DES MARITIMES. NOTICE.
ONSIGNEES A Cargo from MARSEIL.. LES in connection with above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opin, Treasure and Valuables are being landed, and stored at their risks, into, the hazardous and/or extra hacerdots Godower of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.....
......
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Consignees batore Noor, To-Day, requesting it to be landed
hare.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned Goods remained unclaimed after the 18th Nov., at Noow, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 19th Nov., or they will not be recognized.
All damaged packages will be examined by the 16th Nov., at 10 L Masers. Goddard & Douglas, ou WEDSMDAT.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
E. RODENFUSER, Acting Agent. Hongkong, November 10th, 1921. [1737
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES
The Steamship "WRAY CASTLE "
FROM NEW YORK
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notise to the contrary be given before 9th Ingt.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th Inst., will be subject to
runt.
All claims against the steamer must be pre sented to the Undersigned on or before the 25th Inst, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be aramined on the 15th Inst., at 10
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
́DODWELL & ŎO., LTD., Hongkong, October 28 Agents
26th, 1821 £1730
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE
21. PRAYA KANT, HONGKONG,
the use of all Men of the Morosetile Marine and HM. Navy.
Samples of Clothing to be sold will be on view Reading and Writing Rooms, Billiard Boom, attin BA 0.0..Depot, Queen's Road East, and Oors Room COPO Room Restaurant tenders must reach the Ordnance Office at the Concert Hall, Church. above address not later than 12 NOON on 15th
Private Cabins and beds in Dormitone November, 1921
Motor-Launch-"Dayspring
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Grust Varieties of aed and
POSTAGE STAMPS Single, Set, Packet, Baga, azul
Ca. Approval Bookm FOR COLLECTIONS
GRADA & ·00. Dealers in Postage Stampa, Post Carde, Beads, Toys, &c.
No. 10, WYNDHAM STREET, HONGKONG.
PO. 620.
DAIRY FARM
BUTTER
(56
INTIMATION
GLIMPSES
· 14TH, = 1931.
11
The Ere at West Point which attracted attention from the harbour, last night. was a grass fire near Jubilee Boad,
and render the Treaties altogether use- less in foreign merchants, if, while the latier, are permitted to import mer- chandise free from all taxation except A Bazaar and Fete in aid of the Customs duties, they should be prevented Ministering Children's 'League and the from afterwards Freely dealing with such Kowloon British School Games Fund. dierchandise by reason of the fact that announced for Saturday next to be hel purchasers thereof could be compelled to in the grounds of Chater Bungalow, pay further, and possibly prohibitive, Kowloon.
EUGENE CRAN somewhat OF CHINA, naively suggests that even skilled diplo. the Church of Englaed Men's Society The St. John's Cathedral Branch of were trapped" when they Cathedral Hall Far to-morrow night. naaounce a very attractive concert in the The
will be found amani to...we
taxes.
Mr.
matists" omitted to cause it to be expressly prv Lvided by ein Treaties that no furth seas
taxation should be levied on foreign
E. Lindsell, on Saturday, with having Three Chinese were charged before ft. ion in their possession, without permis three revolvers and 18 rounds of ammuni in from the Captain Superintendent of the discovery was made at No. 8. Stanley Inspector Watt stated that Street and was granted one week's, res
the Police.
A series of Vandyck Photo-imported mërekandise after its arrival at the place of destination; but the fact is that no such express provision was necessary, the intent of the parties being obrious. Therefore the only reason- able construction which can be placed mand. on the Treaties is one which carries vut that intent.
gravures illustrating Chinese
Iffe and surroundings.
*
A suitable present to send
Home for Christmas.
WATSON &
CO.
LTD.
(Established. 1841)
HONGKONG DISPENSABY
•1
PHONE 23. 16.
BIRTH. CARVALHO. At the St. Paul's Hospital, on November 11th, to Mr. and Mrs. T. A. CARVALHO, a daughter.
[1742 MARRIAGE. WALKER-CAMP.-At Shanghai, on Novem. ber 5th, WILLIE JAMES WALKER, of Brockley, London. to HARIZ FRANCES CAMP. of Putney, London: "HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, Des Vœux Ed., 0, LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, NOVEMBER 14TH, 1921.
In a letter to the Obisperer. Mr. M. M. The very fact that Johnson says it is only to true that the general idea is that the Pekingese in a delicate lap dog. though fortunately this misconception obtains more anong onlookers than owners of these provoc half he points out one all-important; but tive and curious creatures. On their be essential, weakness-their glorious #yra The Chinese fondness for breeding, frisks
The Chinese i
it has now been "suggested on behalf of the Canton Government that diplo- mats were so "trapped" shows the trend of thought of the members of that Gov ernment, and that their intentions is to take advantage of anything which ap is well-known. pears to them-might enable them to disponsible for a two-tailed gold-fish with regard the Treaty obligations of China protruding eyes. as hitherto understood, and, in fact, as acted upon by the Central Government at Peking. And, yet they ask that their Government should be recognized by the Powers:
il
He is responsibi unprotected orbs of the Pekingese dog.. almost criminally so for the prominent. though, after all, only partially so. He id got intend his curio to mix with for creatures many a one-eyed "Peke" or and other terriers, to which pugilistic
Jap
owes his unhappy disfigurement. These Orient features, whilst healthy and strong as regarda vision, appeal also for to weep in the face of keen winds another kind of protection. They are apt
or
THE WARWICK COMEDY.CO.
Mr. EcoENE CUEx persists in stating that the Mackay Treaty gave British recognition to a right already possessed sunshine. by China to levy whatever Consumption Tax she pleased in respect --of-mer-- chandize of any description. The fact is that. so far from recognizing such
THE DOUBLE EVENT.” a right certainly in respect of foreign merchandise-the Treaty conferred a right on Saturday night for a larger audience There was room in the Royal Theatre to levy the tax on goods of Chinese than that which assembled to see the origin, upon the condition of the aboli. Warwick Comedy Co. in the sporting tion of likin. That condition has not, the fact that so many ladies must have comedy The Double Event." Possibly.
been
the
been fulfilled, and yet it is now claimed
very tired after the day at by the Canton Government that a Con-
Hazaar accounted". for the house sumption Tax may lawfully be levied, not sector's daughter who is assisted by not being full. The story is of a only on goods of Chinese origin bus also a benevolent old uncle to on goods of foreign origin. To put it in own livelihood.
earn her She is represented na another way, it is claimed by that Gov-hitherto rightly unsuspected of having earning a living" as an, artist, though
ernment that foreigu merchants are now the smallest gifts in that direction. How in an infinitely worse position than they she really makes money is by carrying would have been had that condition been business under the style of Firm, in on lucrative turi commission agency talled. Such a contention is a self- evidens absurdity.
Rear-Admiral and Mr. Borrett were passengers by the P. & O. s.s. Karate which left Hongkong on Saturday on the homeward voyage,
fint adjoining her studio. A good deal of fun is introduced by the impecunious old rector, "trying his luck" with the agency, in ignorance, of course, that his loses, whether the cert" be backs is daughter is running it. The rector never among the also rans." or left at the past, and he is thus able to afford in cloths himself in a style which his meagre daughter's deception cannot long be kept stipead would not allow. But the from the knowledge of her relatives. Her cheery brother is the first to make the discovery and she finds him helpful and A meeting of the Legislative Council contretemps on the part of the office boy, friendly, Alas, through an unfortunate takes place this afternoon. The principal the pious old aunt makes the discovery business will be the second reading of the Iustead of getting a personal cheque from Supply Bill on which the discussion of her artist mitce for some charitable pur the Budget takes place.
The total output of the Kailan Mining Administration's mines for the week end- ing October 20th mucted to 85,876 tons and the sales to 93.1 tons.
pose, she gets a cheque and a statement A Chinese woman, living at No. 5,
of account from the Turf Agency, intended On Tai Street, reported to the police, trouble of a very diverting kind. Another for some successful client and there is Saturday, that during the previous morning her cubicle had been entered and in money, had beca stolen. jewellery to the value of 8259, and $565
character in the play is an admirer of Mary's a Captain Dennison, who is dis tressed on making the discovery and is resolved to smash the business: He
CÂNTON GOVERNMENT AND THE TREATIES..
An agricultural teaching station has obtains the names of many wealthy cus IN a further letter, published in our
been established under Mr. Chas. H. tomers of the Agency, and, over the issue of Saturday, Mr. EUGENE CHES the newest station of the Congregational Agency in their names.
Riggs, at Shaowu, in Fukien Province, telephone, he plunges heavily with the NEWS commences with the statement that Board in Chink About twenty acres of
The lady baukie, in the heat of an altercation with her **** China, as a sovereign State, has always land was secured, which was originally aunt, neglects, until it was too late.. to possessed a right to impose whatever has furnished an opportunity to demonetistarent, and the heavily backed horse useless to the Chinese farmers, and hrace lay off with other bookmaking estab. taxes the chose on imported goods, and crate how land apparently valueless can winning, the Agency becomes insolvent. he proceeds to say that, although her be improved with modern methods.
An offer by the benevolent old unele to general right so to tax imported goods The information we published on Satur. achieves his abject by heavily backing, come to the rescue is rejected, but he was restricted by Treaty, no" restrictions day regarding the motor car accident in the names of rich clients, a rank out whatsoever were placed on her right to
requires correction in one or two details. sider, and so gets the Agency in a state impose a Consumption Tax on goods No. 168, driven by Mr. Lopes, appeared the smash was cleverly arranged by her
We are informed that Mr. Souza'a car of solvency again. imported ar otherwise; and ko challenges from the side road and was run into by admirer and in the denouement there is Mary suspects that us to cite chapter and verse of any Treaty Yokohama Specie Bank
car No. 386, owned by the manager of the the expected confussion and the sort of which does so restrict that right.
A wheel of car reconciliation that both desired. No. 166 was struck and as a result of the other words, he contends that, inasmuch collision ear No. 366 went over the em
bankment, The Dragon cars were not in as the only faxation on imported foreign the accident, but arrived on the spot goods specifically dealt with in the afterwards. It is the driver of No. 356 Treaties of Nanking and Tientsin is the (not 300) who is in hospital, Customs Tariff on importaton, (and the The Times Trade Supplement"
FURTHER REDUCTION IN PRICES.
FROM 1ST NOVEMBRE 1921. 'DAISY
81.25 yr B., "DAIREHAID
In
com:
The comedy was very entertaining, but, we have seen the Warwick Comedy Com-
in plays which do the talented- roles, Miss Joan Mayne was very good an troupe greater justice. In the loading. the lady bookie disguised as an artist, but Mr. Thorpe-Mayne was much too paternal
THE DAIRY FARM, ICR & COLD ad valorem duty payable on transit, parea the British percentage of total trade in appearance and manner for the role of
STORAGE CO., LTD,
A. G. DA ROCHA.
AUCTIONEER, SURVEYOR AND GENERAL BROKER
Ne. ta; D'Aguilar Street, Taley hone No. 2932. WEEKLY AUCTIONS, TUESDAYS:—
MISCELLANEOTS GOODS.
THURSDAYS:
VALUABLE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITUER SATURDAYS -
EXCELLENTI
HOUSEHOLD
DENITORE
should merchandise be sent into the with China in 1990 with that of America Mary's lover. Mr. Tom Fenwick's get-up interior), therefore, China still possesses British, 43.95; American, 17.90. "Exports: and his acting created much amusement in the same year na follows:-Imports: as the Rev. Hubert Swizol was excellent a right to render the Treaties utterly British, 38.51; American, 12.33. These Miss Marjory Clark made an admirable nagatory in this respect by imposing that as far as British exports to China dew had the part of the pious and figures are the more encouraging seeing Billy, the office boy, Miss Lona Flower- whatever further taxes she pleases on such merchandise at its destination and of 104 per cent. over the figures for 1919, Bradley the part of the generous but. are concerned, they represent an increase grievously shocked aunt; Mr. Charles immediately after its importation. Now, while the exports of the United States saully heupecked ancle; Miss Dorothy as we pointed out in a previous Article, only over the 1910 figures. British trade girl, and Frank Wheatley Mr. Edgar to China increased by 25.99 per cent. Radford that of "Celestine, the servant such a construction of the Treaties would show every sign of recovery from the Warwick, and Mr. Dudley Howarth had lead to a gross absurdity, and it is a
effects of the war.
other minor parts. well-known rule of construction of The Legislative Council at Bingapore Harcourt's comedy Compromised."
To-night the Company stage Cyril Statutes, which is equally applicable to Bill for airing a loss of £10.000.000 at last work pred through all its stages a Treaties, that they cannot be so coastra home for the Federated Malay States, -od-as-to-load-to-an-absurdity when i which-the Governor explained was to construction can be given to them which Colony and to finance construction works arable them to pay their debts-to-the is not only reasonable but carries out n the near futura" The Coacil voted The following telegram has been re- the obvious intent of those who framed #100001incon^ction with the coming i edy the American Consulate General, them. It is manifest that such con-nto $175.00 for the erection of the tory
visit of HR.H, the Prince of Wales and Hongkong, from. the Manila Observa- struction is is contended for by Mr National War Memorina-Singapore-
November 12th, 11-a.m. which it is hoped will be ready in order Typhoon in EGGEN Guy would lead to an absurdity, that His Royal Highness may unveil it.
142 deg, Long 10 deg. Lab. N., moving W.
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