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NEW “ADVERTISEMENTS

BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHINRIANG

MEDICAL OFFICER.-

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THE POST of MEDICAL OFFICER in The port of CHINKIANU, CHINA, D bortly falling vacant. Enquiries shop be dressed to the Secretary, BRITISH Mexia Cousen, Chinking.

NOTICE

PAKE NOTICE that on the Fra INANT TA PINGUET ceases to be Manager of LEPACK CO., LTD...

Dated this 11th Day of Oktober. 1922.

CHEONG KIT SANO.

For LEPACK Co., Lis. P. M. FINGUET.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. The Steamship

TRIESTE, "

FROM TRIESTE VENICE, BRINDISI, PORT SAID, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE NONSIGNEES of Cargo are heroby storm

ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongtong & Kowloon Wharf und Godown Co., Ltd., at Kow hon, whence and/or from the whartes delivery

be obtained,

INTIMATIONS

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1311⁄2

SAMUEL WARREN, LTD. Crucible Steel Manufacturers Speedwell Steel Works, Sheffield, England. (Contractors to the British and Allied Governments)

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(ON ADMIRALTY* LIST)

E have pleasure in announcing that we have been appointed Solo Agents for Chim for the abure firm, manufacturers of various kinds of first-class steel, whose registered Trade Mark is "TANK BRAND." Catalognes and prior fiets, shortly due. will be isaned on application, a samples of the various kinds

of steel will be on view in our offices, No. 8 Museum Road

BOWERN CO.,

S, Muretra Road, Shanghai. Sole Agents for Chias. SAMUEL WARREN, LTD., Sheffield, England.

MA

INTIMATIONS

NOTICE.

ADAME LILY is expected to return to the Colony from Paris on 13ru OCTOBER, S.S."Porthas." and will bringe with her a splendid range of Paris moviels in rocks and millinery, and a large variety of winter gool

She will be sccompanied by a new French tressmaker, who, MADAME LILY is sure. will assist in maintaining her high reputation för, excellence of work, quality and design..

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PALACE HOTEL, KOWLOON.

DANCING.

THE S.Sabove HOTEL on

THE BAND of SS. KOREA MARU"

THURSDAY, 19th INST., SATURDAY, 14th. from 780 rx.

(DANCING AT 9 PM.Y [1606

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THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUй.

Uptiors! Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be giron before 11th inst

No claims will be admitted after the GoodsHE FOURTH GYMKHANA MEETING have left the Godowns, and all Goods emaining undelivored after the 17th in will

la subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer wat be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th inst., or they will not be recognised. All broken, chafed, and damaged Good are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th inst., at 10 10.

No Fire Insurance had been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned br

DODWELL & CO., ITD,

'Agents" 1609]

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

'AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

CONSIGNEES per Company's Stanör

"YANGTSZE"

are hereby notified that the Cargo will be dis

will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14th. commencing 15 PM

The Charge for admission will be 100 for other than Members of the BosGKONG JOCKEY

CLUB.

The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong

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PARTICULARS of

VALUABLEN LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

Sitanta

No. 1, WING HING STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG,

To be Sold by Order of the Mortgages

By

PUBLIC AUCTION,"

IN ONE LOT

On MONDAY, The 23en Day of Oct., 1922, at 3 O'CLOCK PM.

By Mesars. LAMMERT BROTHERS

At The OFFICE, DUDOŠLI STREET, THE Property consists of First ALL of ground situate will be at Consigree's risk and subject to. terms and conditions of storage Holt's at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and whart. The Cargo will be ready for delivery registered in the Land Office SECTION A of INLAND LOT No. 2166 together with from Godown on and after 11th October.

Optional cargo will be landed unle tire the messunges erect.ona or buildings thereon

› BÜKMET":

now known as No. 13, Wing Hing Street and 's arrivil a bean given prior to All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are Secondly ALL THAT strip of land at the rear prezes be left in the All of which piez is examined on any Tuesdays and Friday between being a scavenging lane. She hours of 10.45 A.M. and Noor with the free are held for the residne of the term of 25 years trom the 15th day of May, 1916, created by the storage period.

Crown Lense thereof together with the raluable machinery now situate in or upon the raid premises and at No. 1 Gordon Street

Particulars and Conditions of sale may be obtained from

charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it HAT piece or parcel

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and Goods remaining nadelivered after the 17th Oct, 2 be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the

1st Oct, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be affected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIFE,"

Agents Hongkong, 11th October, 1989.

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THE REX LINE STEAMERS, LTD,

FEO

ANTWERP, MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS

The Steamship "BENARTY"

IGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform

ed that all Goods are being landed at thair risk into the hazardons and/or extra HONGKONG hazardous Godowns of the and KOWLOON WHABI & GoDOWN COMPANY, the wharves Le, whence and/or from delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th inst., will be subject to rent

All Claime against the Steame: must be precated to the Undersigned on or before the 23rd inst., or they will not be recognised.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 16th inst., at 10.

No Fire Insurance has been effectsl." Edla of Lading will be countersigned by"

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.,

Agents.

(1604 Hongkong, 10th October, 1929.

J. B. LAL

THE ABLE INDIAN PHYSICIAN FROM SINGAPORE,

is now ready to receive anyone who wishes to oanralt him on the following doses, vit Cold, Catarrh, Headache, Hemicrazia, Earpain, Giddiness, Toothache, Running of the Nose, Neuralgia, etc., etc, and

GUARANTEES TO CURE

the above diseases in less than" "TWO MINUTES.

I can cure all Kinds of Eye diese na well

as other sicknesses and guaranke to curs

$1,000 REWARD.

Reward of $1,000 (one thousand) will be pail to any person who is able to care the above mentioned diseases within 2 minutes, providing he does not make me of my medicine,

The medicine is my own prefamation.

83,00 6.00

Consulting charges, Visiting Fee

Consulting hours 9 AM to 12: Noon.

8 PM to 6 PM.

"J. B. LAL,

do KING EDWARD HOTEL,

Room No. 4

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Messrs. HASTINGS & HASTINGS, Solicitora, 8, Des Vaux Road Central!

and Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS,{"

Auctioneers.

MOTOR BOATS FOR SALF.

The Twin Strew Tunnel Stern

-Motor. Launch "ENRICA"

(Built of Steel).... Length overall-56′ 0′′.

Breadth moulded.---11′ 6′′. Depth mould.--T (.

Draught moulded.-18 to 19*.

D. W. capacity on above draft-3 tons. Speed-8 knots.

Engines.-Twin set "Kelvin" Motors, sach 30 h.p..

Installed with Electric Light.

Price $10,000 or near offer.

The Motorboat "KEIKUNG! (Built of Teak).

Length overall.-29.8/10. Breadth,--7,5/10".

Draught (approximate).—18′′% Engine" Kelvin" Parrain Motor.

Price $1,800 or nese joffer.

APPLY

NESTLE & ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK CO.. 11, QUELA's Road Cistral

THE CORONET.

A BROADWAY

BUBBLE.

NATIONAL

MADAME LILY,

The Far Shop of Hongkong. Alexandra Bibling.

SHORT TERM BOND ISSUE OF 11TH YEAR OF THE CHINESE REPUBLIC (1029). $10,000,000.

UBSCRIBERS to the above Lou are hereby notified that the Undersigned his been entrusted by the Chinese Government with the Service of the Loan and that it will be conducted in all respects on the same lines as the Service of the 7th Year Short Term Boud Issue of 1918.

For Prospectus containing terms of issue, interest, and redemption payments, ser nouncement made by the Bureau of National Loans, Ministry of Finance.

F. A. AGLEN, Inspector General of. Castonis, Inspectorate Gezers! of Customs.

Fish September, 1922.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instraction

to sell by Public Auction,

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TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, the 17th, 18th and 19th October, 1929. at HM. NAVAL YARD. Hongkong and: at KOWLOON NAVAL DEPOT. Commencing each day at 9.30a.m.

with an interval from 12 Noon to 4.30 p.m. OLD AND SURPLUS NAVAL STORES, tc. &c., 2. ComprisingLife Boats. Dingies, Whalers, Oars, Cells and Flectrical Fittings, Electric Cable, Cooking Stoves, Ships Fittings. Iron. Beds, Mattresses and Fittings. Steel Tanks, Life Beltz, Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Table Covera, Blankets, Canvas and Leather Hoses, Old Cordage, Canvas Rags, Old India Rabber, Old Old W Woollen Rags. Old Asbestos, Old Old Iron and Steel, Old Brass, Copper, onthec

Sacks

Wood Iron, Lead and Guan Metal, Coal and Gun Metal Blocks, Lamps, Ganges, Steel

PiLBOR Machines, Tubes, Steel Wire Rope. Oil, Chain Cable, and Drilling and Grinding Cutter Engines, Tables, Chairs, Stools, Bir pacles, Corapasses. Clocks, Sinkers, Davits, Iron Drums, Wooden Casks, Cable Drums, Fold rp Lavatories. Old Packing Cases, &c...

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INTIMATION

WATSON'S

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is a genuine Pre-war

WHISKY

at least 8 Years old.

it is rich, mellow, of

flae flavour and aroma,

which only genuine age.

skilful blending and high

quality can ensuré,

A. S. WATSON

ICO.LTD.,

Wine & Spirit Merchants.

ESTABLISHED 81 YEARS.

BIRTH.

∙1922.

Arrangements have been made for alve. ing the Indo-China sterujship Tungching. stranded at Swalow,

But the reader will wook in vain for any hint of the kind. The fact that, in the words of His ExceLLavey, the world-wide trade depression of the past two years or

The President of the Chiness Lard, Gaild no "has been felt, severely in this.Colony":

of Hongkong is said to have absconded has not prevented the Government from with $1,088 belonging to nieubers of the

Writing to Colonel Ruxton, of Peking,

adding to the burdens of the community Guild by new taxation, such as the increased stamp duties, and the higher duties on liquors and tobacco while the cost of regarding Mr. W. R. Strickland's death, Eving generally, has been risung," and the latter's brother says that, Mr. Strick there is no likelihood that they will ever | land was fishing in Kootenay Lake on a small bout, which, presumably, wus cap- be abandoned or reduced

revenue.

than the boys usually taken on for engine room work and, his suspicions being aroused, he informed the police.. The four appeared at the Mixed Court and three were sent to prison for six months. and the fourth, six times previously com victed, was given a year in gaol,

The Government has not been very sized by a big fast launch passing at the time. Mr. Strickland" probably andra. successful in estimating its Last year

H.E. THE GÖVERNOR WAS Youred to swim ashore, but the coolness defending a proposal to meet an expected of the water and the distance would have heavy deficit in the current year by proved too much for most men: Fruitles. depleting the Treasury balances, by a sum efforts were made to recover the body not far short of three million dollars, bute and, owing to the great depth and cald as it turns out, the revenue, grently mess of the lake, it seemed unlikely that. exceeds expenditure and, the Colony's the body would be recovered. balances at the close of the year are

A smart piece of work by a watch na expected to stand at a very much higher on board the Blur Furnel str. Helenite t figure than they were at the end of 1991. Shanghai, led to the arrest of four"un- The revenue in the current year employed cooliea who attempted an in-. expected to exceed the original estimato genious method of pilferage. They went by nearly three and a half million dollars. on board with the boiler boys, specially garbed and be-snica red for the occasion, It is manifestly bad budgetting. What is and after a short stay in the engine room, the excuse for it We, are told that this made their way to one of the holds, where large difference is mainly attributable to they proceeded to break open a case of cargo. They were on the point of remov. "unforeseen increases ander opinn, to

ing four bolts of cloth, valued at $1,000, bacco duties and land sales. As regards when they were surprised by the police.

The aforesaid watchman the increased revenue from tobacco and arrested.

had observed that four were much older duties, the excuse is that it was difficult to foresce the effect of the increased duty when the original estimate was framed The revised estimated in respect of land sales for the current year is $2,300,000. which is nearly a million dollars more than the original estimate, and the Government's explanation of this very substantial difference between estimates

The Amateur Dramatic Club achieved a and reality is certainly interesting and

success last night with a performance of signilleant. HIS EXCELLENCY Anys Land Noel Coward's light comedy. "I'll leave

uncertain it to you." Mr. Mowbray S. Northcote, » - sales must always be quantity, as the demand is determined as the "rich" uncle, was the life of the Owing to the exigencies of by various factors" which cannot be piece:

"Budget Day," a notice of the perfor.. calculated in advance. It might be ex-mance is held over until our next issue. pected that sales would vary with the The Club repeats the play to-morrow state of trade, but n calculation made night and on Wednesday and Saturday:

of next week. › accordingly is at once upset by the fact that 1997 and 1922, being fears of world- wide depression, have been record years as regards a ales in Hongkong. The explanation' undoubtedly is that a period of unrest in South China such as has

A villager, named Wu Muk Chan, was anfortunately been experienced of late.

yesterday committed to the Criminal results in the investment of a. largessions for trial by Mr. Lindsell at the amcunt of Chinese money in real estate Magistracy, the charge preferred against in Hongkong." May it not be also that him being that of manslaughter. the "unforeseea increases in revenue under opium and tulace duties are

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THE A.D.C. PERFORMANCE.

A DUTIFUL SON.”

COMMITTED TO THE SESSIONS

FOR MANSLAUGHTER

A quantity of Structural Steel Work, compri- Stanchions, Beams, Strats, &c., and sundry other Steel Work, Hain Water Pipes, Gatters, Dorta-At Shanghai, on October 5th, to largely attributable to the same enusepriconer's ralow bullock strayed cats the

Bing

&c.

Lots may be inspected on Monday, the 16th October, 1922.

ALSO

SALE OF OLD AND SURPLUS VIC- TUALLING STORES AT KOWLOON on FRIDAY, 20th October, comprising

Corned Beef. Condemned Provisions for poultry or pigs food, Remnants Serge. &c., Swimming Belts and Capers, Razors, ess Gear, &c.

Terms of Sale-As detailed in Catalogne...

HUGHES & HOUGH, By Appointment Auctioneers to the

Admimity.

[1556 Hongkong, 30th September, 1929

THE CHINA SPECIE BANK, LTD.

HEAD OFFICE

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, Hex.sesi,

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. DOYER, a son.'! MARRIAGE.

HOOKLESS-BAPTIE-At Ningpo, on Sept. 30th, ARORIBALD BOOKLESS, Chinese "Government Salt Revenue Depart ment, Ningpo, to CATHERINE ELIZA BETH BAFTIE, of Tarland, Aberdeen shire,

HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, DES Vœux ED., C. LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, E.C.

The Baily Press.

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It appears that a farmer's son was work ing in a paddy field close to Tam Han. village in the New Territory when the which resulted in an inflation of the patch and began to eat up the crop. The population of the Colony, probably by farmer's son started to beat the animal whereupon the prisoner protested and a In the fight took place The farmer's. 800 many thousands of persons?

the head with coming year-perhaps begnuse of the was struck on

the political beny hoe. He died the following morning 23 the result of a fractured akull. Befor improve prospects in situation in South China-the Govern-dying he made a statement to his brother is not counting on a continuance of the to the effect that be struck the prisoner and boom. The estimated revenue from first with the hoa, whereupon the prisoner the head. The prisoner made a statement and sales drops in the Estimates for the seized the instrument and strack him on coming year to 8000,000, as against to the Magistrate bearing this out. He $2,000,000 now estimated for the current said "The defendant struck my bullock and I told him not to do so. He persisted, remarked, year, but, as HiS EXCELLENCY

and, not satisfied with that, he also struck is "necessarily me. I then snatched the hoe from him and next year's estimate guess work.". It is quite possible, we unintentionally I struck him on the head. should think, that the Government will I did not intend to strike him so hard

According to the deceased's brother, the be agreeably surprised again.

prisoner's mother nesisted him in the. struggle. Asked if he wished to call any dezied to the Magistrate that his inother: witnesses, the prisoner said he did not and witnessed the quarrel.

We cannot attempt in this article to dis cuss the policy of the Government which is outlined in the Budget statement in regard to Publie Works, or indeed any other of the subjects that come in for extended reference in the Statement, such as road construction, railway ex penditure, and the increased revenue from opium. We leave those sub

ONGKOSO, “UCIONEE 1STU, 1922,

THE COLONIAL BUDGET. HE THE OFFICER ADMINISTERING THE GOVERNMENT can well be congratulated Chairman of Board of Director"

upon the Budget Statement ho presented to the Legislative Council yesterday 1. HONG SHIO HAM

both as to the form and the matter of it Ohdef Manager... 1. L. How

The statement deals with an infinite Asst. Manager.....Mr. K. T. Wu C

variety of subjects, but all who feel Hongkong Mineger Mr. L. P. AL EN

interested in civic affairs will find the Foreign exchange, and Geuers) Paaking 'sisteinent, lengthy though it be, interest- baciness tranzsoted,

ing reading. The taxpayer will be pleased jects for another occasion. The space disposal permits us only Current, Barings and Fixed Deporte-best to see that although the expenditure next interests at rates of 3 per scht, & per cert, uni i

year is estimated to be four millions in to note that the salient features of 6 per cent, per annum, respectively.

BLE. HOLUM! Hongkong, October 2nd 10.

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Mr. Lindsell, commenting of this all All I can say is that you are a very Jutiful so."

KIDNAPPER SENT TO GAOL. INDUCED TWO PEASANT GIRLS TO LEAVE HOME.

Sha Wan diaries and garo a glowing Recently a kidnapper visited the Cheung

excess of the revenue, no new taxation the Budget are the growing "expendi account of the life in Canton to, two young.

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peasant girls. He induced them to

increase of revenue as reflecting expan-wife,

is required to meet the expected deficit,ture in nearly every department of the If revenue does not exceed expectations Administration, and the consoling fact company bim to that place. On the way had been apprised of the kidnapper's action, as largely as it has done this year, the that, in spite of the world-wide trade to the Kailway station the villagers, who depression, which has been severely felt pursued bui and made the two girls retura Government recognises that there are two

in this Colopy, the revenue has more than to the village. The kidnapper escaped for PLATE GLASS WINDOW.

ways of meeting the situation without "Looking through my Toric lenses in resorting to additional taxation. One is covered the expenditure in the current the time being. Out of the villagers hired year. It would have been more satis-a motor-car and continued the pursuit and succeeded in capturing the man on the like leeking through a fine plate glass by transferring certain expenditure tal window," said an American lady, in the loan account, (and we are glad to factory had we been able to, view the Taipo road. He was accompanied by his course of her remarks while in a tram that this is under consideration"); the son of trade, instead of, largely, the Testerday the man and the woman were brought before Mr. Lindsell. One of the before starting out on the journey they were taken to the prisoner's home and giren paper mixed in it. Their senses were dulled The girl admitted that a year ako" tea to drink, with the ashes of burnt yellow

she ran away from home with stranger. She was now the intended daughter-in-law of her guardiak. The other girl was also promised in The Magistrate, after hearing further marriage to hier guardian's son, evidence regarding the chase, sentenced the man to siz months' imprisonment with hard labour. The woman was discharged.

car the other day." She said just the other is to utilise the cash balances." In product of heavier taxation, and we cay kidnapped girls told, the Magistrate that right thing. It cost a bit more to build ang event," said His ExceNY, our but share the hope expressed by H.E. cash balances are ample to cover the bit E

THE OFFICAL ADMINISTERING THE GOVERN- a plate glass window and it cost more to make a pair of Toric lenses than deficit." Probably the first thought of the ordinary fat kind. Tories are more the taxpayer will be when he reads atment that a change for the better is not KOWLOON THEATRE, than worth the email difference in coss the beginning of the statement of the

PAT O'MALLEY:

SHERRY.

far distant.

to you in the added comfort you derive great growth in the revenue of the Colony,

The engagement is announced of Mr. from their use, Toris lenses of any to a degree far beyond the Govern. prescription are manufactured by The ment's expectations, that somewhere T. W. Hill, second son of Mr. and Mrs, Hongkong Optical Co., mocessors to towards the end of the statement His RH. Hill, of 10, Kensington Park Gar Olark & Co., Manufacturing and Refrach EXCELLENCY might bo springing upon the dens, London, to Rosalind, youngest ing Opticians, 63, Quesa's Road, Central Colony a pleasant surprise in the form daughter of the late John Liddell and

of some promise of reduced taxation 1 Mrs. Liddell, of Shanghai, *(101

a