NEW ADVERTSEMENTS
UNITED SERVICES «. SHANGHAI
THE OFFICERS of the Royal Navy LEDE
and the Army will be at Home to their friends in the AFTERNOON of the lith and 15tit
THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1316, 1922.
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONEIGNEES."'
The Steamship " VENEZIA.”
INTIMATIONS
HONGKONG ST ANDREWS SOCIETY."
INTIMATION
ST. ANDREW'S BALL INVITATIONS. JOHN DEWAR & SONS, SA, though be made only 14 runs in the capital of Afghanistan. Hitherio
MEMBERS are reminded that in order to mission to the PRACTICE
1887, on the grounds of the HONGKONG CRICKET FROM TRIESTE VENICE BRINDISI DANCES on TUESDAY, 14th, TUESDAY,
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KOWLOONTONG & NEW TERRITORIES
DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD.
LL CLIENTS who have provisionally Aplied for a Hanse are requested to call at the Offices of the Company on or before The JT NOVEMBER between the hours of 104.1 and Nons for the purpose of signing their purchase agreements.
Deposits in respect of the sites allocated at the rate of 25 cts, per square foot will then be require.l.
A. B. K. COBB,
Secretary. Union Building,
Hongkong, 8th November, 1982. [1759
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, HONGKONG, Anounces a
FREE LECTURE ON CHRISTIAN
SCIENCE
"By
'G
CHARLES LOHRENSTEIN, USB., of Syracuse, New York.
Member of the Beard of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts,
Ia
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOM, CITY HALL.
On
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20Tu. 1922, at 5.30 P.M.
THE PUBLIC IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND.
DEAR MADAM,
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November, 1922.
We have just received a large Assortment of DAY and EVENING GOWNS, EVENING CLOAKS, HEAVY WIX. TER COATS, HATS, FURS and FUR COATS, at Reasonable Prices.
We shall be pleased to show them to you if you will kisilly cali
Thanking you for part favours and soliciting a continnance of same.
Yours faithfully,
MADAME FLINT
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37, Queen's Road Central,
J. B. LAL, THE ABLE INDIAN PHYSICIAN FROM SINGAPORE,
i now ready to receive anyone who wishes to Casalt his on the following diseases, viz, Cold, Catarrh, Headache, Hemicrania, Earpain, Giddiness, Toothache, Running of the Nose, Yoursigin, etc., etc., and
GUARANTEES TO CURE
f the above diseases in less than
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:
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$1,000 REWARD,
'... A Reward of $1,000 (one thousand) will be paid to any person who is able to cure the above mentioned diseases within 2 minutes, providing he does not make use of my zedbeina.
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The medicine is my own preparation
Coating charge
$3.00 Visiting Fee
... 6.00. Consulting hours 9 a.. to 12 NOON.
3.x. to 6 ..
1385)
J. B. LAL. No. 12, NATHAN ROAD,
KOWLOON.
FOR SALE.
AND, approximately 7,000 square feet on Waterfront at Swatow with modern 2 storied brick and concrete building suitable for alice and godown.
Farther details apply.
485] WG. HUMPHREYS, & CO.
THE CORONET.
2.15, 5,30, 9 Shatir.
PORT SAID. MAUSSANA, ADEN, COLOMBO, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
"CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform- ed that all Goods are being landed, as their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kaw loon, hence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unleas notice to the contrary be given before 8th inst
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 14th inst, will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 24th inst, or they will not be recognised.
All brokes, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th inst, at 10 am, by our Barrerors, Messra. Goddard & Douglas,
No Fire Insurance has been affected.” Hills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL & CO., LTD., 1741]
Agents.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
"ELLERMAN” LINE.
FROM HAMBURG, BREMEN AND ROTTERDAM.
HE Steamship
THE
"CITY OF „PARIS” having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns
of Holt Whus, whence delivery may be
obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hare left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing undelivered after 14th November, 1927, will be subject to rent
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- agated to the nderigned on or before November, 1923, or they will not be recognised. All broken, chaled and damaged Goods. are to be left in the Godöwar, where they will be examined on any Tuesdaye or Fridays between the hours of 10.45 M. and NOON, within the free storage period of one week.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE, LTD,
General Agents. Hongkong, 9th November, 1922. (1759
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. --
THE PENINSULAR. AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.S STEAMER]
SOUDAN."
| Arrived HONGLONG on 9TH NOVEзMER, 1999.
Fox BOMBAY, COLOMBO & STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed AT THE RISK the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as the Goods s78 Landed. This
vessel brings on Cargo from Persian ex [B.I.S.N. and B. & P.S.N. Co.'s Steamers.
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary 6 hours before arrival of tha Steamer."
Goods not cleared within 8 days, including date of arrival will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
21st and MONDAY, 27th INST., it is necessary that they and their guests should be in possession of ADMISSION SLIPS detachable from the Invitation Cards, Members should therefore send in their applications for Invitation Cards, as soon as possible.
By Order,
DK. BLAIR,
Hon. Secretary,
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RED HEMATITE ORE.
disposal, 800 tons of Low Grade, 10% Metallic Iron, Sulphur and Phosphorus not exceeding .04%. Suitable for minta.
Offers Solicited for immediate delivery ex Wharf, Shanghai. Open to inspection.
Apple
WILLIAM JACKS & CO., 1. Hongkong Road, Shanghal.
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
1725)
THE THE FIFTH GYMKHANA WEETING will be hell (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLAYOn SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13rs, commencing 1.45 r.x.
The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.00. Soldiers and Sailure in uniform half price.
Members are advised that they must show thair Gymkhans Season tickets to obtain. admission to the Members' Enclosure.
Each Member has the right of introducing 2 non-members to the enclosure," ticket for whom can be obtained from the Secretary at 85.00 each up to Friday, 17th November.
The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong to be present.
[1713 THE HONGKONG JOCKET ULUB."
GYMKHANA is fired, for
ASATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1992.
obtained at RACE COURSE, HONGKONG CLUB Draft Programmes and Entry Forms may be and Causeway BAY STABLES.
Special ST. ANDREW'S Programme.
Entries close cu 20th November, 1999.
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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE.
PARTICULARS of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY
"Situate at
No. 105, Bonham Straud Fast- and
No. 129, Wing Lok Street, Victoris, Hongkong, To be Sold by Order of the Mortgagees
Br
PUBLIC AFOTION
IN ONE LOT ·.
THURSDAY,
the 16th day of November at 12 Koon, Br.
Mesere. HUGHES & HOUGH, At their Office. Ice House Street.
THE Property consists of ALL THAT
Piece or. Farcel of Ground situato at Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as MARINE: LÓT Ho lại TOGETHER with the messages erections and buildings thereon now known as No. 105, Bonham Strand Fast-and- No. 129, Wing Lick Street, The Property is held from the Crown for the residue of the term of 981 year from the 36th day of December, 1860 created by the Crown Lesse.
thereof.
Particulars and Conditions of Sale may be obtained from
MESSES. WILKINSON & GRIST, Vendors' Solicitors,
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and
9, Queen's Road Central,
Messrs. HUGHES & ROUGH. "
Auctioneers."
PARTICULARS
"VALUAKLEJ LEASEHOLD PROPERTY
Situate
No. 13, WING HING STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG,
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and the Company's surveyors, Mesars, GODDARD & DOUGLAS at 10 am, on MondaysTo be Sold by Order of the Mortgagee and Thursdays.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the Steamer's arrival bery after which date they cannot be recognized.
No olsims will be admitted after the goods
have lefs the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agents, Hongkong, 9th November, 1922 [1754
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By PUBLIC AUCTION, IN ONE LOT Оп The 207H DAY of NOV., 1999, at 3 O'CLOCK PM MONDAY,
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ESTABLIS3 81 YEARS.
*
Mr. W. Somerset Maugham, whose play, East of "Shez" is now running with
The first known laws drawn up for the Much interest has been aroused, says playing of this noble game are dated 1741 | Lahore messago, by the news of the carly and many modifications were gradually construction of a land telegraph from the introduced. For example a certain Mr. Indian Frontiers at Torkhim to Kabul,
his historic innings, was responsible for communication has been restricted to the addition of a third stump, since at haphazard postal service and uncertain
critical moment in the game it was wireless confined to official use, abserved that the ball passed three times between Mr. SMALL's two stumps without knocking off the ball." This incident)] happened in 1775 when the stumps were great success at His Majesty's Theatre, about six inches apart, and the bowler's London, and in New York, arrivel in feelings can be better imagined than Rangoon recently by the Yorkshire from described,
,especially as this was in the Ceylon where he had spent a fortnight. daya when bowlers had often to submit Hs left London three or four days after to the indignity of having the inside of the successful production of East of their elbows chalked, so that if a wark Suez and is in Burma to falalla long- Was found on their sides they stood standing ambition, to visit the shan convicted of" jerking "'!
States on both sides of the Salween and make his way into::Siam from Keng
Incidentally, the conservatism of cricketers delayed the legalization of, overhand bowling until 1861 There had, Hotel rates in Japan are to be reduced however, already been record of famous at last. After a prolonged discussion of exponents of the underhand delivery complaints against rates charged the One LAMBR by name-bowling about Japan Hotel Association voted to lowaz 1800-had a leg break at his disposal of prices as much as possible. The extent such deadliness that the Kent and of reduction was left to the management Surrey men could not tell what, to make of each hostelry in order that each might of this cursed, twist of his."'*
conform to local conditions. The rail- Gradually the game spread across the
way hotels in Manchuria will annouded world, but always it has been played
a reduction of 20 per cent, shortly. The either by Englishmen or by natives ruled Association meeting made arrangemente by Englishmen. To other nations for caring for the 3,000 American seems alox, and often incredibly dull, but tourists who will visit Japan early next to the Englishman there are few more year as members of American Express, perfect ways of sprading a summer's day Raymond Whitcomb, Thomas Cook & than that in which he stands, përhape for Son and Frank C. Clark tour parties." hours, in the outfield, walks eventually to the wicket, to take his guard and risk being beaten by the first ball-a' tragedy which will deprive him of all further share in the game save that of describing exactly how it "happened and why it should not have happened.
but then the English are well known to be peculiar people, and Cricket is their peculiar game.
A free lecture on Christian Science by Mr. Charles I. Ohrenstein, 5.0.B., la announced to be given at the City Hall on Monday next.
Mr. Blockader, first officer of the Robert Dollar, was found dead in Marseilles harbour, the circumstances pointing to a fall close to the water edge.
The military authorities in Canton have instructed the police to arrest and charge with sedition any person disson HONGKONG OFFICE: 104, DES VOUX RD., O. inating false news regarding the expedi- LONDON OPTICE: 133, FLEET STREET, E.C.tion to Fukien
The Daily Press.
Hongkong, Novembja 13TH, 1922.
OF CRICKET,
THE obstroperousness of the Turk, the intricacies of the Home political situation, the dollar rate, and the fighting in China are all matters of concern, but, ut the
moment they have been relegated to
In order that the accounts of the Ministering Children's League Bazaar held on Saturday, November 4th, may
at
SHANGHAI RACES.
THE OFF DAY'S RESULTS.
Tha principal oveat of the off day's racing at Shanghai on Saturday was the Grand National Steeplechase, which was won, for the fifth time, by Mr. Henry Morriss Peterfield. This pony has won the race three times in succession: Liability, a pony which has been placed on previous occasions.came in third. - The results of Saturday's racing are
follows:-
THE SUB-GRIFFINS HANDICAP.-One mile
and a quarter. Mr. P. Hinode's Del Monte
(Mr. Sleap) 1 Mr. Hardy W. Fowler's Widgeon
(Mr. Heard) Mr. Robson's The Golf Bird
(Mr. Brand) 3 Time: 2mina. 44.4-5secs. THE AUTUMN HANDICAP, A
One mile and a quarter.
Mr. Adamant's Skyscraper
CLASS-
(Mr. Crokam) -1 Mr. William McBain's Nationalist
(Mr. Brand)! Mr. Campox's Old B
(Mr. Springfield) a Time: 2mins. 36.3-seca.
be closed as soon as possible, it is request Tas AUTUMN HANDICAP, "B" CLASS
.. Orie mile and a quarter. ed that any sums of money which have not yet been sent in should be forwarded Mr. Jeromi's Scesaplane....(Mr. Knoll) 1
Mr. R. Macgregor's. The Renown once to the Hon. Treasurer, Lady
(Mr Heard) % Stuart Taylor, 4. Thorpe Manor, May Mr. Ma-ka-lee's The Krut (Mr. Moon) 3
Time: mins, 42.3-3secs. Boad.—ADVT.
THE GRIFFIN'S HANDICAP.--One mile and
quarter,
The Board of Public Utility in Canton
(Mr. A. N. Dallas) 1
(Mr. Brand)
Time rains 49.4-5eccs.
City has again warned the Kwangtung Mr. Hardy W. Fowler's Gargany Tramway Company that unfesa it repairs second place in the minds of most of us.
the roads properly, the auto-bus service Mr. Robson's The Gipsy Bird They have succumbed before the fascinat will be stopped by order of the City Mr. Gilpin's Sir Spots (Mr. Knoll) 3 ing attractions of cricket, &
Government. Under the existing agree instincts, have realised for centuries that aible for the repairs of a portion of
The Anglo-Saxons, amongst many sound
mont the Tramway Company is reapon THE GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.➡ Over Mr. Marriss Water Jumpy there is little of more importance in this the roads traversed by the Company's Mr. Henry Morriss' Petersfield
"twice round and in.. world than sport. Of the many games vehicles,
(Mr. Morriss) 1 which our race has spread round the
Mr. William McBain's Patapouff TTHAT DAY OF Offroad situule globe, there is none more truly English,
(Mr. Springfield)" #
MBSITE. LAMMERT BROTHERS AT THEIR OFFICE, DUDDELL STREET.
HE Property consists First "ALL
registered in the Land Office SECTION
messuages erections
The report that the Sino-British Con-
quarter.
st Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong and or more firmly enshrined in the hearts ference with regard to the rendition of Mr. Risks's Liability...(Mr. Dalgano) A of INLAND LOT No. 2168 together with of Englishmen than cricket, Like all Weihaiwei has broken down is incorrect, THE CONSOLATION CUP.-One mile and y now known sa No. 13, Wing Hing Street and truly English institutions the origin of states the Chinese Press, which adds that
Mr. Rennir's Roublo...(Mr. Sleap) Secondly ALL THAT strip of land at the rear cricket is lost in the mistiness of pre- the Conference has suspended its ression Mr. Nuggett's Thomas à Beckett of the maid Section A of Inland-Lot No-3166 medieval tinies. We suspect that it just because the British delegates are await
(Mr. Knoll) * being a scavenging lane. All of which
years
(Mr. Springfield) "2"
are held for the residue of the term of rare happened, that it was evolved withouting instructions from Home in connection Mr. Como's Crowborough From the 16th day of May, 1916, created by the fuss or flourish of trumpets, its earliest with the rafusal of the Chinese to comply Crown Lease thereof together with the disciples little realizing the power of the with the
valuable machinery now situata in or upon the said premises and at No. 1 Gordon Street.
Particulars and Conditions of sale may be obtained from
and they do the rest
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.
COME EARLY.
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·PREPAID.... WANTED
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ADVERTISEMENTS
Letters are lying at this Office for
Boras QV, RF, EU, KW, TE, TU,
Mears. HASTINGS & HASTINGS,
Solicitors,
8, Des Voeux Road Centrali
ind Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS
Auctioneers.
"
1
Time: 2mins. "39.2-5secs.
gospel they preached; for that is the British demand for harbour re- THE MANCHU STARES. One milo, uną; #
quarter.
English way.
Books of reference mention. MSS. of
Wright's Jet (Mr. Heard) *1
Mr. Day's Commonland...(Mr. Dallah. 2: Mr. Hellenio's Jason...(Mr. Molle
-Dead-heat
Time: 1min. 15cs.
Canton Press has been requested Mr. Dayton's Chang Tso Lin
(Mr. A. N. Dallag the 13th century in which a kind of not to publish news regarding the depre- Mrs. Isabel Moller's Skylight
(Mr. Moller cricket is illustrated. There is reason to ciation of the Government Lutes. Last suppose that in the 14th century cricket week the discount on these notes was Mr. Liddell's Sunrise... (Mr. Liddell
Time: mins. 18seen... was one of those pastimes denounced as about 60 per cent. The Finance Commis- THE KIL DESPERANDUM CUP.-Five Ludos inhonestos, et minus utiles aut sioner. has assured the bankers that as
longs. THE VALUE OF GOOD SIGHT valentes. Another century elapses and we soon as the proceeds from the sale of Messrs. C. G. Mackie and . E
find that a statute is passed which makes Kwangtung Government bonds to be cannot be over-estimated. Sight stands for everything that is valuable or enjoy a cricketer liable to two years' imprison-issued at, London arrive, specie payment able in life. You cannot tell if your eyes ment, a line of ten pounds and his will be ordered at once. are right; you may see well yet have implements, to be burnt." The game was From reliable sources, the Canton defective eyes. If you wish to have year proving more attractive than anarchy Times learns that the Canton Govern- TANTED.-At Shameen pre
eyes tested, the Befracting Room of The We feel fairly certain that cricket boomed ment will not permit gambling to be again Mr. Hardy W. Fowler's Widgeon Werred Balatonon Hongkong Optical Co., successors to when this law was passed, for that, alea Leensed in Canton. It has been reported
(Mr. Maitland- accommodation. Reply stating tormin to The Olack & Co., Refracting and Manu is the English way when the Engilsh that the militarists are demanding the Mr. Omakrik'e Dash (Mr. Moller CENTRAL AGENCE, LTD., 2, Connaught Road,fectaring Opticians the most competent conscience thinks a law to be bad. By re-opening of gambling houses in order
Mr. Dod's Dintia Forget...(Mr. Bauld " 2- KOWLOON THEATRE. Hongkong.
Time: imin, 15.2-5sses, P. «N optical establishment in South China 1748, wo and that the Court of King's to raise funds to defray military expenses THE MAYOOR FACE-One mile and To
TO BE LEL-GODOWN—Spacious Two located in $3, Queen's Road, Central Bench held that
quarter."
doar Bowrington Canal and containing appro
o, not bad in itself, but only considering the request. Some people even ximately 6,000 square feet on each floor. To be ments to test your eyes accurately, in the ill use made of it, by betting more have gone so far as to form companies Let to the end of the year-Apply Z, office of Testing the sight and atting ginases it, than ten pounds on it; but that was bad in anticipation of the ro-opening of the this paper
their specia
1101 and against the law."
WAY DOWN EAST.
LOVE'S
REDEMPTION.
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gambling houseE.
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