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NEW ADVERTSEMENTS

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

INTIMATIONS

HONGKONG DALLI

THE HONGKONG, DANTON & MASÃO STEAMBOAT. CO, LTD.

WE has THIS DAY mored our-Oficen

to the GROUND FLOOR of S, QUOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an

BOLD CENTRAL (between Mercantile Bank and Netherlands Trading Society).

THE PEOPLES SAVINGS. CORPORATION, LTD.

[2633

7th December.

ELECTED ODES OF HORACE Translated into English Verse by GB SATER Printed and Published by NOROMNIA &Co. HONGKONG. Price $1. Copics may be obtained from the Printers or from Mesas

1881 KELLY & WALI, Booksellers.

DANCING

PALACE BOTEL.

KOWLOON.

Ykind permission of Capt. C. 8. BINNING, B** 0.3.0. The popular

JAZZ QUARTET

of

H.M.S. TitaniAK. will play it the above Hotel, on

9th, Dancing Bru

SATURDAY

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

11883

The Steamship NIPPON." FROM TRIESTE VENICE, BRINDISI, MASSADA, PORT SUDAN, PORT BAID, ADEN COLOMBO, PENANG & BINGAPORE.

HONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform

ed that all Goods are being landed at

their risk into the Godowas of the Hongkong &

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be hall at a Dos Var Road Central Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong on TUESDAY the 5th day of DECEMBER, 1992, at Noost, for the purpose of considering, and, if thought fit, approving the draft new Articles of the Company which will be submitted to the

print of such new Articles and a print of the existing Articles of the Company may be seen at the Registered Office of the Company 4, Des Vour Road Central, Victoris, aforo- said and at the Ofice of Mesars DEACON DOOKER, DEACON & HABATON, 1. Des Tour Road Central, Victoria aforesaid and the partions of the proposed new Articles which differ from the existing Articles are indicatel by being underlined in red.

Should the Meeting approve or such new Articles with or without modification, the

Resolation will be

• proposed as an

and Resolution, namely:-

That the new Articles already approved by this Meeting and for the purpose of identification subscribed by the Chairman thereof, be and the same are hereby to adopted as the Articles of the Campany Che exclusion of and in substitution for all the existing Articles theREBY ALSO

NOTICE IS AND GIVEN that FURTHER EXTRAOR DINARY, GENERAL MEETING of the

of

Company be held at the sama plass, on FRIDAY, 2nd day of DECEMBER,

the 1929, at Noos, for the purpose receiving Report of the Proceedings at the above men- tioned Meeting and of confirming if thought fit as a Special Resolution, the above mentioned Resolution.

Dated this 18th day of November, 1922. By Order of the Board of Directors,

JOHN ARNOLD,"

Secretary,

1790]

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

DOBAN STEAMSHIP. CÒ, LTD.

Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at KowOHINA

loon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery

obtained may be

11

Optical Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 6th inst Ne claim will be admitted siter the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods maining undelivered after the 12th inst, will

subject to ryat,

be

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the sad inst, or they will not be recognised. All breken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examinal on the 12th inst, at 10 am, by our Surveyors, Messrs; GODDARD & DoveLas No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned

DODWELL & CO., LTD.,

Agenta

1880]

̈ ̈THÌ 39TH ANNUAL "AL FRESCO FETE" "of the

by

J.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (Under the distinguished patronage of HE. Sir RESINALD EDWARD STUBBS, KC.M.G.) will be held in the compound of the CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, GLENEALY on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1992, from 8.80 A. till 11.30 PM. ADMISSION →→$1.00 Soldiers and Bailors in Uniform admitted Fras..

In the afternoon from 3.20 till 6.30 pm, weyeral Stalls will be opened, and amusements specially suitable for Children will be provided Tea and Refreshments will be obtainable. ADMISSION FREE.

The grounds will be brillianty illuminated in the Evening. The Band of the King's Regt will play both in the afternoon and in the evening.

SOME FEATURES OF THE FETE.

AND

4.

CO., LTD. MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION

Fzox NEW YORK.

ONSIGNEES" per Company's Steamer,

*PHRMIUS"

are hereby notified that the Cargo świll be dig- charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon; where it will be at Consignee's risk and subject to terme and conditions of storage at Holt' wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 4th December.

Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.

All broken, chifed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns; where they will be emmined say Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.15 AM. And Noor within the free storage period.

On

Ho Gaims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and al Goods remaining undelivered after the 9th Dee, will be subject to re

All Olsime against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned un or before the 23rd Dec, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurancs will be effected

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,”

Agents.

(1871 Hongkong, Brd December, 1922

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER

PLASSY.”

ARRITED HONGKONG ON SID Dia, 1982 FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, FORTSAID

ADEN, COLOMBO & STRAITS. CONSIGNERS of Cargo by the abov

nsmed vassol are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed placed at their rink in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godows Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery be obtained as the Goods are landed. can be out

Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary 6 hours before arrival of the steamer.

Goods not cleared within 8 days, including date of arrival will be subject to rent.

INTIMATIONS

THEATRE

BOYAL

A. D. C. CHRISTMAS FRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE'S

THE TEMPEST."

Tussar, Dec. 36th (Boring Day), 9.15 vm. WEDNESDAY, Dec. 57th (Matinee), 5.15 P.Sc. THURSDAY, Deo. 18th, 9.15 r.3. SATURDAY, Dec. 30th, 8.15 P... MONDAY, Jan. ist (New Year's Day), 9.15 Tampar, Jan. 2nd, 8.15 ex.

Booking now at Moutaiza,

Prizes as Usual

(1899

PURLIO AUCTION. PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of Bald on MONDAY,

the letting by Fable Auction Bale, to be the 11th day of Dec 1993, at 3 7.3, at the Office of the Fable Works Department, by Order of En OFFICE ADMINISTERIES

of one Lot GOVERSMETY OROWN LAND at Bridges Street, in the Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Eant to be fixed by the Surreyor of Am Maristt The Kate, for one further term of

THX

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. “

Registry

Locality.

Boundary Méniaromania,

Lugia? Rintai,

of

About

As por mis plan.

8,720 160 83,500

PARTICULARS

1878

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

Bitaste

No. 15, WING. HING STREET.

VICTORIA, HONGKONG, A

To be Sold by

PUBLIC AUCTION, IN ONE LOT SATURDAY.

The 30TH DAY of Dza, 1999, st 3 o'BLOCK EX

By

Mer LAMMERT BROTHERS Ar TESIE OFFICE, DUDDELL STAREZ.

BDAY, DECEMBER Tra, 1999

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

E

WHISKY

a

Gives Perfect Satisfaction because it is

of Ski ful Blend the Best Highland

SCOTCH WHISKIES,

Age,

of Great matured in Sherry- wood Casks.

A. S. WATSON

CO., LTD..

Wine & Spirit Merchants

ESTABLISHED 91 YEARS.

Property consists of First ALL TEHAT piece of parcel of ground situate at Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office as EECTION with A of INLAND LOT No. 168 together the messages erections or buildings therson now known as No. 15, Wing King Street And Secondly ALL THAT strip of land at the rear of the mail Section & of Inland Lot No:2166 being a scavenging lane. All of which prer, sis

76 YOU of are held for the residue of the term from the 15th day of May, 1916, areated by the HONGKONG. Orica: 104, De Youx BD., G. Crown Lease thereof together with the LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET SZERET, E-C. valuable machinery now situate in or upon the mil prezzises and at No. 1 Gordon Street. ** Particulars and Conditions of sale may obtained from

12871

Mesars. BASTINGS & HASTINGS.

Solicitors,

8, Des Voeux Road Central

and. Moser, LAMMERT BROTHERS!;

Auctioneers

FOR SALE AT

ba

The Daily Press.

Homerong, "DeckKBKK 7TH, 1999.---

THE ETERNAL OPIUM PROBLEM,

ware

The Jase Quartette of HM.E. Titana has been secured for a dance at the Palace-- Hotel on Sunday evening.

days of the monarchy when orders first issued they WUTO ruth lessly enforced. It was said that the cultivation of opium in China was com-

came the Ten Treasury summonses came up for pletely expressed. Then Revolution and a relaxation of control disposal before Mr. Lindsell at the Magia. by the new authorities, and there was a tracy, yesterday. The summonses ware recrudescence

scence of poppy cultivation wher brought against the proprietors of the ever the soll and climate favourits United Garage and the Star Garage for growth. Frequently it was encouraged not having placed, the necessary receipt- by the local magistrates and military stamps on a number of receipts for wages, commanders for the, revenue it would

The Crown Solicitor prosecuted and said bring to their coffers. The people naturally that as this was the first batch of cases welcomed this relaxation of the prohibi

tion, for the alternative to opium culti. he did not press for a heavy fine. A fine. vation in the provinces of China where of #1 on each summons was ordered. it has been for many years an extensive

Pearl White appeared again on the industry, is widespread destitution and misery. That aspect of the question was screen of the World Theatre last night, emphasised in an informing article con in the famous Fox production, Thy tributed recently to one of the Reviews-Mountain Woman," u seved-reel picture. the Contemporary, it wo remember of special magnificence which delighted rightly by a Naturalist who had spent the large audienco and will doubtles con- the greater part of the past year tinus to attract full houses at very travelling in Western China. Apparently matinee and night show up to Saturday there exista in Government circles in night. Another attractive picture in the Peking some hesitation to believe that programme is the Topical Budget ip poppy is grown to the extent alleged which the latest European events are- in the statements which the Anti- shown Opium Societies issue; but the obser vations which this unbiassed Naturalist records remove all doubts on the subject so far as concerns the principal opiam growing provinces of Western China.

A Chinese woman living at No.. 100. Portland Street, has reported that at 2- pm. on the 5th inst. four robbers entered her house by forcing open the door to the The Chinese Government, in order to stairs. Two of the robbers carried re- manifest to the Power its interest in the voivers and the others daggers. They suppression of the cultivation of the drug. drove the complainant and two other has appointed Commissioners to visit inmates into a cubicle where they were the various provinces to investigate the bound and gagged. The woman's keys extent to which the prohibition is being

ignored; bun when the programme of the were taken from her and jewellery, cloth- Journeys came to be examined it was ing, and money to the value of $148 were found that the Commissioners would be stolen. The robbery succeeded in escap reaching the opium-growing districts altering from the house before the alarm wis the poppy harvest had been reaped raised. They could thus view the territory for

In the Journal of Propical Medicine, miles and see nothing to confirm the re- and Hygiene, the question is asked: ports that opium is so widely cultivated!"

Where should one send a tropical patient Even if the Ministry of the Interior may be exonerated from drawing up the itinerary to with a big liver from malaria, from with the knowledge that the Commis alcohol, or from want of exercise? The sioners would be visiting districts out of answer is: Not to low ground or over- Basson, it can at least, be said that the three thousand feet above sea level, nor to programme-proclaimed a lack of intellig- the seaside.. At a height of from 1,000 to...... enes and no proper appreciation of the 2,000 is most advisable. In Britain, Brae- obligations and responsibilities of the Com-war in Aberdeenshire, Aviemore or Gran- missioners who are to make these tours of ton-on-Spey on the Highland Bailway, investigation. When the Anti-Opium Strathpeffer in Ross-shire, the town of Association pointed out to the Minister of Nairn in Nairnshire. In cases of Foreign Affairs the uselessness of making malarial spleen to Switzerland some 4,000. these tours of inspection in seasons to 5,000 feet up from middle of January when the poppy is not in bloom, to middle of March, and to the above- and that, moreover, the intention mentioned places in Southcad from March to do

onward. so was an evasion of the undertaking given by the Chinese Dele..

In a circular telegrain to the district gation at the Washington Conference, Dr. WELLINGTON KOo at once gave an magistrates of the Kwangtung province, assurance that the investigations should and to the high military officers of the take place while the poppy is in bloom. Cantonces Army, General Chen Chiung An official intimation has since been ming orders, a strict enforcement of the given that the Ministry of the Interior

Gambling Prohibition. After mentioning has altered its arrangements accordingly.

évils of fantan and other forms of Commissioners may investigate and new orders may be issued for the gambling in the telegram General Chet, suppression of the cultivation of opium, says the Canton Times, emphasises him. but we may well doubt the perman- determination not to allow gambling to ence of the prohibition, for the reason be revived during his administration, in- that in the opinion of experts no other spite of the financial stringency of the Although orders prohibiting crops can possibly support the popula-province. tions in the largest opium-growing gambling have been repeatedly given by So long as eny traffic in opium exista the districts of China. Not until that me" says General Chen, "I have beard, agitation for its suppression is certain opinion is proved to be a delusion can that in many places in the province this No Fire Insurance will be effected by us ins

cake whatever.

OT BAB 158 (31,200 sq. ft.), A well situated be left

protection of certain civil and military in the bot Fully Furnished modern to continue. Among the cables to day is expect to see a complete riddance of evil practice is still going on under the Damaged packages must

officiale, sometimes even monopolized by Godowns for examination by the Consignees, and Two-storey HOUSE. Dining Room, Drawing one which tells us that the Home Office opium from China, for if it is a fact that Company's Surreyon, MONEY GODDARD Room, 1 Bed, 3 Bath, Flush Closets, Drying (London), has issued a statement review nothing else can be cultivated which

Tecnis Court, Servants' Quarters the & DOUGLAS, at 10 x on Mondays and Boom, Garage, House has big open Verandahsing the action taken by the British will support the vast, population now them. I have sent out staff officers from

Modern Plan, on 2

grounds, Electric Light Government under the International maintained by the growing of opium, All Claims must be presented within ten day and good surrounding rice and Telephone. Opium Convention in the British Colonies, the widespread destitution which must Headquarters to investigate in the differ-

Tea Room, Refreshment Stalls, Picture Posty tards, Doll House, Fishing Pond Lucky Wheel, Christmas Tree, Bran Tub, American Stall, The Candy Store, Toy Bazaar, Shooting Gal Jery, etc.

SEVERAL RAFFLES WITH VALUABLE PRIZES, "Including à New, &-Beater." Oldsmobile

Touring Car: --

*NO WORK OF CHARITY IS FOREIGN TO THE SOCIETY”

COME AND HELP HONGKONG'S

POOR,

THE CORONET.

THE OLD SWIMMIN' HOLE.

KOWLOON THEATRE

5.45 AND 9.15 PM

A SLAVE

OF VANITY

Thursdays.

of the Bleamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised.

No Oltims will be admitted, after the Goods

havs left the Godown.

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,

Agenta.. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1921.

X MAB

[1.875

"MAB comes bit. Once Year, and is everyone's delight. To send a Paw MICR CIGARS to Friends at Home

Face Your Ovlies with HONGKONG CIGAR STORE,

had they do the rest. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.§

COME BARLY.

PREPAID "" WANTED ADVERTISEMENTS

[1458

E Letters are lying at this Ones for

Boxos QV, RF, BU, KW, TH, TU,

REPULSE BAT.

Hot Water

Government

throughout

at of this order if any military or civil offi- Private Path to Beach.

Offers to purchase to be sent to Mesars. It emphasises that steady, continuous engare creates a problem far more eat discricts. Ten days after the receipt BAUENER, MOND & Co. (CHISA), LAMITED, Queen's Road Central on or before the 15th of effort has been made in the last decade disturbing to the December, 1999

to reduce the practice of opium-smoking Poking and to the local authorities dial is found guilty of violating my order, than the prevalence of the opium evil. and permits gambling he will be arrested" in the British Colonics and Protectorates Bat in all the talk about suppressing the and severely dealt with The district where it in prevalent, and explains that growth of the poppy in China we rarely magistrate is responsible for seeing that the general policy has been to bring the bar anything mld of measures to sup- gambling is strictly prohibited in his average consumption within moderate

Appications to view may be had at the

office of Messrs BRUNNER, MOND & Co. (CHINA), LAD., 7, Queen's Road Central

1861

FOR SALE

AND, approximately 7,000 square feet of Lorent at Swatow with modern

storied brick and concrets building suitable for office and godown.

Farther detalls apply. 483]*

W. G. HUMPHREYS, & COP

límits end, as far, na possible, to prevent port the population which this suppres respective district,” the illicit introduction of supplies son of the industry must displace. Catil we bear of more doing in this

3 What is especially interesting about the diction can we expect to see the

Memorandum is the conclusionit cultivation of opium completely announcer, namely that it does not presed in China?

zeems possible to go further so long as production and distribution is unchecked

ROSE DAY COLLECTIONS.

up

A VERY SUCCESSFUL EFFORT.

The sale of roses in the streets on Tucs in neighbouring countries. Complete sup. The leading features of the Al Fresco

of the Society of Bt. IF YOU WHAR. GLASSES

pression is only attainable by similar Fete to be held on Bunday in the compound day on behalf there is almost as much comfort sad measures in all countries concerned." of the Catholic Cathedral in aid of the poor Vincent de Paul was a great success and pleasure in wearing Pinse-nes By No doubt the Home Secretary had the who are looked after by the Society of the Society's poor, fund has benefitted to Glasco, as there is in pomoming a Colony of Hongkong wall in mind when St. Vincent de Paul will be found set the extent of approximately $4,300 Over perfect pair of eyes for they fit so com. he penned those words, for they apply to forth in an announcement appearing 100 ladies took part in the campaign and Mr HW Bird and the Rose Sub-Com- fortably and securely that you forged you o 9ditions here more forcibly than they

among today's advertisementa.

mittee who organised the sale are to be have them on the most important is apply to any other British Colony, In-

tulated

on the #Iocom which provement in eyeglasses in the past deed, very similar views were expressed On or about January 20th, Bre present com VANTONESE cessfully taught to twenty-five years. Pinoo-nes Eye Glasses on the subject by the Hon Mr. Campmembers of the crew of the Great North attended it. All the principal through

Europeans by an experienced Chinos of any prescription in either regalar or Savey in his recent Budget apooch JF, Bad Bart, G Toric form are manufactured by the So long as production, and distribution or Co.'s cable ship Store Fondiske are fares, hotels, banks, etc, were patrilled (276 Hongkong Optical Co., socomors to go on practically unchecked in Ching to leave Shanghai, bound for Copenhagen by sortles of winsome rose-sellers The #TVO BE LET.—HODOWY-BTW. Clark & Co., Manufacturing and Re-wa shall never get rid of opium in Hong. in a small sailing yacht. The enterprise girls of the French Convent Resisted in storied Godown, situated on the Prays fracting Opticians the most competent kong China's ability to completely has been some time in contemplation, and the campaign, and collected $209.44. Dur near Bowrington Canal and containing appro- optical manufacturing liament in suppress the cultivation and consumption now that the Store Nordiske is going out Ing the day Mr. J. M. Alvos very kindly ximately 5,000 square feet on each floor. To be Tat to the end of the your Apply Z office of South Chine-Located in, Queen's of opiam throughout her wide domains of commission, the adventurous five hard placed his office rooms at the disposal of

be doubted. In the last decided to put their plan Into operation., the workāta. Road Centra—ADTE,

This papers

205, Queen's 2nd Floor,

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