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MAW ADVERTSEMENTS

- INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS &

SHIPBUILDERS.

MEETING of MEMBERS will be held in the Institute on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th, 1999, at 6 v. to arrange for the Annual Ball to be held on FRIDAL the 26th of JANUARY, 1923

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HONGKONG HOCKEY CLUB.

GENERAL MELTING of the above

INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER STE, 1932.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

to the GROUND FLOOK of 3, QUZIN'O

INTIMATIONS-

THE CHINA LIGHT AND POWER.CO. (1918), LIMITED.

WE are THIS DAY mored our Offices ROAD CENTRAL (between Mercantile Bank and N

Netherlands Trading Society).

THE FEOFLES" BAVINGS CORPORATION, LTD.

17th December, 1922.

ELECTED 'ODES OF "HORACE. Translated into English Verse by G. R. SAYER. Printed and Jüblished by NORONHA Price $1. Copies may be obtaïcel from the Printers or from Menar KEILY & WALSH, Booksellers. (189) .

Chub. will be hell in the HONGKONG CRICKET CIU PAVILION, by Kind Permission&Co.. HoxoxONG, of the Hongkong Cricket Club on FRIDAY, 13th inst, at 3.30 r.s. All those desirous of joining the Club are invited to attensl-

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ROYAL HONGEONG GOLF CLUB.

ENGLAND SCOTLAND!

SUNDAY 10TH DECEMBER.

THE following is the Draw with Starting

Times:

Y

SINGLES.

STARTING

TIXE.

H. R. Buckland. A. B. Stewart 0.36

R. M. Smith . T. W. Hill

9.40

G. S. Archbutt . B. D. C. Morgan...

R. A. Camidge v. J. B. Ross

9.44

9.48

Major Gandy r. J. L. Crockatt

9.5%

E. J. R. Mitchell e. W. Adamson ......

9.56

H. B. B. Hancock ». J. Rodger

10.00

F. S. Harrison 1, E. Davidson;

1001

Capt.

BAGE C

J.M.

Walker

10.08

Capt

Bloxham v. R. K. Valentine..

10.19

10.16

P. A. Cor. R. Bruce

10.20

C. A. Fede, C. C. Stark

10.94

10.28

10.52

*** 10,43

-10.49

Bubner Joliavos r. W. Galloway

J. W. Freaks. A. L. Moncrieff . Capt.

Tomory

"H. Denco tow r. G. M. Young.

H.P.

H. Hancock. 5.8. Morrison J. Hooper . Dr. Lyon Brown E. R. Hallilax v. D. J. Cuthill

J. Brister . F. Syme Thomson

B. Grimble . B. N. Henderson

A. S. Exelį r. Dr. Forsyth

10.52 10.38 ... 10.44

10,5%

**** 10.54 10.56 A. Leach ș. A. K. Hendemon ... 11.00 H. G. Enles r. D Templeton, ... 11.04 Fourlall matches will be playeit in the afternoon. Starting times have been reierged.

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Tiffins have been ordered.

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NEWS FROM THE OLD COUNTRY.

END 13/- and we will mail you regularly every week for 52 weeks a copy of any. British Weekly Newspaper, such as: Lloyd's, | People, Tit Bits, Pearson's. etc., etc, etc. Hundreds of papers on our Big List mailed free. A different paper sent weekly, or the same publication for 52 weeks. 13-pays for a year's subscription, including postage. Most unique

AFE, Bure and Guaranteed Curo far Leprosy, Loucodums, Patches. Marks, Eruptions, Pimples, Eczema, etc., in Four Wooka. Patients willing to be treated by Post are requested to write. Rs. 7 to 8 (13.30) Per Week Fall particulara Free under cover. "Sat" Works, Beadon Square (H.P.), Calcutta (India)

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THE 99TH ANNUAL AL FRESCO FETE"

of the

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL (Under the distinguished patronage of HE. Sir REGINALD EDWard Ezumus, K.Q.M.G.)

will be held in the pompound of the CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL, GLENEALY on SUNDAY, 107 DECEMBER, 1929, from 8.80 r.m. till 11.30 P.M. ADMISSION—$1,00 Soldiers and Sailors in Uniformi admitted Free.

In the afternoon from 2.40 till 6.30 pm, everal Stalls will be opened, and amusements specially suitable for Children will be provided. 1a and Refreshments will be obtainable. ADMISSION FREE.

TOTOE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the above Company will be hold at the offices of Mes SEAN, Toxes & Co. the General Managers of the sail Company, St. George's Building, Victoria, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of DECEM BEE, 1925, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon,

via

of the

when the e subjoined resolitions will proposed ordinary resolutions,

That the authorised Capital Company (which is now 81,000,000 the connating of 209,000 sharge, nominal value of $5 each the whole of which have been lasted) be increased to 89,000,000 by the creation of 100,000 additional shares of the nominal valua 35 each ranking (subject as hereinafter mentioned) for dividend and in all other respects pari poans with the shares

constituting the Company's present

issued Capital,

That the said 200,000 now shares be offered first instance (in the proportion of one new share for:

every old share held by them respectively) to the Members of the Company who on the 14th day of December, 1999. Company's Share registered in the

Register sa

the boldery of the said 200,000 old shares at par and so that on acceptance of the offer the amount due in

of such, 200,000 respect shares shall be payable in two instalments viz:-the sum of $250 part thereof on the 2nd

2nd day'

of January, 1993, and the sum of $250 the balance thereof on the 1st day of March, 1923.

And further that the said 200,000 new shares

hall vis-a-vis the shil 200,000 old shares only raak for dividend as from the 2nd day of January, 1923, in respect of the amount payable theream on that date and as from the 1st day of March, 1923, in respect of the full noniza! value thereof.

And that such offer be nisce by notice specifying the number of shares to which the member is entitled and limiting a time within which the offer if ont accepted by the member on behalf of himself or his nominee will be deemed to be declined and that the Genera Managers be at liberty to extend the time for ach acceptance to such date or dates: may think it in the case of shareholders whoms

an they place of address is not in Hongkong. And farther that any of the said 100,000 new shares which shall not be taken up by the the Com- pany's shareholders in manner aforesaid be

The grounds will "be brilhanty illuminated sed of in such manner at such time or in the, Evening. The Band of the King's Begt will play both in the afternoon and in the evening.

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SOME FEATURES OF THE FETE. Tea Room, Refreshment Stalls, Picture Post cards, Doll House, Fishing Pond, Lucky Wheel, hristmas Tree, Bran Tal, American Stall, The Candy Store, Toy Bazaar, Shooting Gal- lery, ate.

SEVERAL RAFFLES WITH VALUABLE PRIZES,

fncluding a New 5-Seater "Oldsmobile" Touring Car.

and up-to-date service, greatly appreciated by "NO WORK OF CHARITY IS FOREIGN members throughout the Empire.

Send 13/-to-day to

PERIODICAL POSTING, CO.,

"PLINOVIH. ExGLAND.

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2

PARTICULARS

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY

Situate

No. 13, WING HING STREET, VICTORIA, HONGKONG,

To be sold by Order of the Mortgagee

"PUBLIC"ÁUCTION,

IN ONE LOT ..........

OA SATURDAY,

Br

The 30TH DAY of Dzo, 1922, át 3 O'CLOCK F.M

"

Mess. LAMMERT BROTHERS

AT THEIR OPTION, DODDELL STREETS;

Tristy of purit of ground situate THE Property consists of First ALL

st Victoris in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Office sa-

SECTION A of INLAND LOT No. 2166

together with the Taramages erections or buildings thereon now known as No. 13. Wing Hing Street and Secondly ALL THAT strip of land at the rear of the mid Section A of Inland Lot No 9168 being a scavenging lane. All of which prez are held for the residue of the term of 15 years

from the 15th day of May, 1916pcrested by the Crown Lease thereof together with the valuable machinery now situate in or upon the mid premises and at No. 1 Gordon Street.

Particulars and Conditions of sale may be btained from

- Mösen. HASTINGS & HASTINGS,

Solicitors,

1387]

*B, Des Your Road Contral

and

Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS;

Auctioneers,

THE CORONET.

TO THE SOCIETY."

COME AND HELP HONGKONG'S POOR.

FOR SALE REPULSE BAT.

4.

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LOTB/B A

OT B/B 158 (31,200 sq. ft.), & #ell situated

Two-storey HOUSE. Dining Room, Drawing Hoom, 3 Bed, 3 Bath, Flash Closets, Drying Boom, Garage, Tennis Court, Servanta' Quartera on Modern Plan, House has big open Verandaha and good surrounding grounds, Electric Light throughout, Hot Water Bervice and Telephone. Private Path to Beach.

"Offers to purchage to be sent to Messrs. BAUENZE, MOND & Co. (CHINA), LIMITED, 7, Queen's Bond Central on or before the 15th of December, 1922.

Applications to view may be had at the (CSA), Lato, &, Queen's Road Conne offices of Messrs. BRUNNER, MOND & Co.

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P

FOR SALE.

LAND, approximately 7,000 square foot on

waterfront at Swatow with modern 2 storied brick and concrete building suitable for office and godown,

Further details apply. 488]

W...G. HUMPHREYS, & CO.

MAS comes but Once a Year, and

is everyone's delight. To send a Few

NICE CIGARS to Friends at Home

Place Your Orders with 22

HONGKONG CIGAR STORE,

and they do the rest. ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS

MARJORIE RAMBEAU

COME EARLY.

IN

THE FORTUNE

TELLER.

(1458

PREPAID ** WANTED “

ADVERTISEMENTS

KOWLOON THEATRE Letters are lying at this Office for

FRIDAY AND BUNDAY.

MIDNIGHT

ROMANCE

Bozen QV, RF, BU, RW, TH, TU,

and such terms as Company's General Managers: that in their absoluta discretion think St.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from Friday, the 8th day of December, 1912, to Thursday, the 14th day of December, 1929 (both days laclusive) during which period. no transfer of shares can be registered.

Dated the 30th day of November, 1921.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., 1519]

General Managers.

.G.

R.

PUBLIO AUCTION. PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS

the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be hold on MONDAY,

the 11th day of Des., 1922, at 8 FL, at the Offices of the | Public Works Department, by Order of His EXCELLENCY 32 OFFICES, ADMINISTERING

GOVERNMENT, of ons

Lot OROWN LAND at Bridges Street. in Colony of Hongkong, for term of 75 reurs, with the option of renewal at a Crown Bent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the Kio, for one. further term of 75 years.

THE

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No, of Balis

Bogley No.

At Bridges Birset,

Lookitty.

Boundary Mears

Lost, frot, lasti fochi,

About

Aasual Rental

the

Upset Fros

"As per sale plan. 8,790 240 45,000

Jenning

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

The Eteamship" NIPPON.”. FROM TRIESTE VENICE, BRINDISI, MASSADA, PORT SUDAN, PORT SAID, ADEN. COLOMBO,

·PENANG & SINGAPORE

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform

ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong' Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd, at Kow-

may be obtained.

INTIMATION

WATSON'S

E

WHISKY

Gives

Perfect Satisfaction.

because it is a Skilful BlendTM of

the Best Highland

SCOTCH

-WHISKIES.

Great of matured in Sherry-

wood Casks.

Age,

Russia was left entirely out of considera tion when the Treaty was under consid. ration, and in view of the deplorable economic state of the country she ought not to be a formidable monace to Any charitable funds and institutiona

As a result of race meetings held on the Shanghal Race Course this half-yea the Stewards have been able to distribute the sum of $101,000 among hospitals and Tha

of the Powers now, or "for a long time distributions for the first half of this to come: There is a good deal, of course, year amounted of $106,000, making a toll - to be sail for the suggestion of Le Temps of $207,000 for the year, and a total of that either the treaty should be ratißed $1,192,600.18 since the club first started with reservations enabling the signatory charity distributions. powers to modify their programmes in accordance with the now situation created Now comes from Bombay of the death by the re-appearance of Russia as a of Mr. Sandas Hiranand, partner in the naval power, or the Washington treaty arm of Mosers. W. Assamull & Co. The should be denounced and an effort made deceased gentlech was a most enter to egotiate a wider treaty including prising successful Indian merchant. He Russia. Presumably the intention in the extended his business to Burma, Siam, minds of the Treaty makers was that Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Singapore, efforts would be made to bring other Saigon, Manila and the principal cities Powers into line with the agreement in China and Japan. He was 16 years' whenever the necessity arose, and in any of age, loaves a widow, four daughters

and a big family to mourn his loss.

case

i

EXYen

wer presume there would be no difficulty in securing joint action by the signatory Powers against any nation

Ten Chinese were charged before which threatened by its naval develop Commander Beckwith, N.R, at the ments to wreck the agreement. When Marine Court, yesterday, with unlawfully Russia comes to her senses and makes it mooring their boats inshore at a distan possible for the other nat ons of the of less than 100 yards, between the hours. world to enter inte normal diplomatic of 9p.m. and a.m. The defendants relations with her, we can hardly pleaded guilty and two, who had pre- suppose, that she will be found un-vious convictions recorded against them willing to regulate her naval armament were fined $10 each, or fourteen days* by the standards set in the Washington hard labour. The remaining eight de

But it is impossible not to fendants were fard 83 each or Agreement, recognise that failure on the part of days. All the defendants paid the fines France to ratify the Treaty would wreck imposed. it completely. If one Power backs out. then it becomes difficult for any other

A Chinese was fined $ at the Magis- Power to adhere to the Treaty. We saw tracy, yesterday, for Having in his the view expressed in JLII American possession four piuts of wine on which journal some time ago that if France duty of 30 conts had not been paid, and a refuses to rntify the limitation of further fine of $5 was imposed on thes arms Treaty the probability is that] same defendant for offering a bribe of it would be allowed to lapse, at $4.60 to a Chinese detective. Mr. Lind least in so far is Great Britain is consell expressed surprise that the man cerned, for she would be placed at a should have offered such a large bribe. disadvantage by the defection of France, Inspector Cashman thought this was dus" though America and Japan, it was said, to the fact that he came from the country might continus to observe it between them and was probably frightened." His Wor- aslves in the Pacific.. We are inclined to ship ordered the wine to bo confiscated all the signatory and the bribe, of 84.00 to be returned to

think that unless A. S. WATSON & Powers ratify the Treaty it will become the defendant.

CO., LTD.,

Wine & Spirit Merchants.

SAVAGE ATTACK ON A NAVAL OFFICER.

PAY.COM. RATULIFF'S ASSAILANT

COURT MARTIALLED.

a dead letter, because if the United States sees France and Britain increasing their naval armament, the probability is that she would consider it necessary to ber security to keep pace, and if America did not adhere to the Treaty it is unlikely that 'Japan would. Wo should have the Powers once more play- ing the game of "beggar my neigh bour. The wrecking of the Treaty would be a deplorable event in the World's history and we hope it may not MCINTYRE-At Shanghai, on December have to be recorded. But France's Rateliff on H.M.S. Tamor during the 1st, to Mr. and Mrs. F. K. MCINTYRE, failure to ratify either the Naval Limita- early hours of Tuesday, November 8th, in tion Treaty or the Pacific Treaty, or even circumstances already reported in the the one in regard to the use of sub-

ESTABLISHED 81 YEARS..

a daughter.

"BIRTIL

DEATH.

Yesterday morning. Private Stuart Kitchener Wincote, of the Royal Marines, was tried by Court Martial on the H.M.S. Tamar in connection with the brutal attack upon Paymaster-Commander J. T.

HIBANANDAt Bombay, SANDAS HIBAN-marines and noxious gasses in warfare Daily Press. The Officer was seriously

AND, partner, Messrs. Wamiamúll, Assomull & Co., deeply regretted are in the light of these Lausanne dis-injured and his condition for some days was considered serious. He is now out of (By cable):

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cussions, rather disturbing reflections.

danger and making good progreës to- HONGKONG OFFIon: 108, Das Vaux RD., C.

wards recovery: LONDON OFFICE: 131, Framt Braker, E.C.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, DECEMBER 6TH, 1999.

Mr. A. Findlay Smith, one of the oldest British residenta of the Colony, returned from England by the Nagasaki mark yesterday.

At the Court Martial which was pre sided over by Captain A. H Alington, the nocused pleaded guilty."

The principal evidence brought before the Court was that of Commodore Grace, The annual golf match between players who was the first to go to Paymaster- representing England and Scotland takee Commander Rateliff's assistance. Com place at Fauling ou" Sunday. The modore Grace was awakened in his cabin names of the participants and their start by hearing cries for help. On entering ing times are given in an advertisement Commander Rutcliff's cabin he saw tho in another column.

accused there and noticed that the Com- mander's head was bleeding. He felt the accused's heart and gathered, from the way in which it was beating, that the man..

NAVAL ARMAMENT TREATY IN "DANGER.

We have heard so much "during the past year about the scrapping" of warships under the Washington agreement that it A Walla Walla motor-boat was found will doubtless come in the nature of a by the Water Police yesterday morning surprise to many people to read in the in a waterlogged condition. The crew had just engaged in a struggle. Com cables to-day that the Washington Treaty of the motor-boat were transferred to the mander Ratcliff's bed was in a dreadful is not yet a-binding document. There is police launch and the boat takon in tow. state, the pillows being anturated with

loon, whence and for from the wharves delivery an article which provides that the Treaty Before Blake Pier was reached, the blood. Wrapped up inside a piece of

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unleashall be ratified by the Contracting motor-bant filled with water and Bank notice

to the contrary be given before 8th inst. Powers in accordance with their respec- No claims will be admitted after the Goods tive constitutional methods and shall take have left the Godown, and all Goods

be

cloth Commander Grace found a brass, knph.

The accused at the time of the attack

was supposed to be on sentry duty out- side the Paymaster Commander's cabin.

The accused, in a statement placed before

the Court, said that he had no explana

Alfred Earper, B. first-class Petty undelivered after the 12th inst., will effect on the date of the deposit of all Officer of the H.M.S. Findictive (re the ratifications, "which shall take effect cantly arrived in port) was charged All Claims against the Steamer mast "bo presented to the Undersigned on or before at Washington as soon as possible." The before Mr. J. B. Wood yesterday morning the 32nd inst., or they will not be recognised treaty limiting naval armament, it may with assaulting & Chinese in Queen's tion to offer satisfactory to himnolf, Ist

All broken, shafed, and damaged Goods are to be recalled, was negotiated between the Road East early the same morning. The be left in the Godowns, where they will ba examined on the 12th inst, at 10 am, by our United States, the British Empire, injured man has been admitted to hos Burveyors, Mesaré GODDARD & DOUGLAS.

France, Italy and Japan. All the pital and the case was adjourned until No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bils of Lading will be countersigned by Powers but France and Italy, we believe this morning.

DODWELL & CO., LTD, -have ratified the Treaty and have The monthly water return gives the 1880]

Agenta,

been reducing their naval armament în

storage in the reservoirs supplying the

alone the Court. He wished to express He had no recollection of his doings at regret to Paymastery Commander Batelia, «

the time and when he gained control ove himself he was horrified at what he had

The Court sentenced the prisoner to five dope. He asked for the mercy of the Court,

years penal servitude.

THE VALUE OF GOOD SIGHT/accordance with the terms of the agity as 1,259 million gallons on the 1st axent, in full confidence that the Treaty cannot be over-estimated. Blight stands would in due course, be ratified by all December, compared with 1,017 million for everything that is vainable or enjoy the countries represented at the Con gallons on the same date last year. The DOWN ON HIS LUCK. able in life. You cannot tell if your eyes foranco, though, there have been reports consumption was 182 million gallona are right; you may see well yet here that it was due to opposition y bar last year. The decrease in consump

EX-WARDER CHARGED AS "by the agains) 244 million gallons during NoveK-

VAGRANT. defective eyes. If you wish to have your naval Administration that the eyes tested, the Befracting Room of The had not been

Been submitted to the French tion is accounted for by the fact that the William · Gardiner, an oz-warder “st Hongkong Optical Co., successors to Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. intermittent system was in force in ryder Victoria Gaol, was charged before Mr. Clark & Co., Refracting and Mang Now it is pointed out that the re-appear main districte this year and constant yesterday, with being a vagrant without B. E. Lindsell at the Magistracy, facturing Opticians the most competent TO BE LET GODOWN-Spacious Two optical establishment in South China azon of Bussi at Lausume se a naval supply in all districts last year. At Kow visible means of support. Inspector storied Godown, situated on the Prays for dd in sa, Queen's Boad, Central power presente “unforeseen difficulties " loon the storage is 224 million gallons Cashman said the defendant gave him near Bowrington Canal and containing supro is alyour Bervice, They have the equip since there is nothing in the Washington' against 317 million gallons last year and self up at the Central Station on Wednes zimately 6,000 square feet on each floor. To be ments to test your eyes sccurately treaty to limit naval armaments in the month's consumption 63

day Let to the end of the Your Apply Z, office of Testing the sight and fitting glassos ir this paper.

The Magistrate committed the defṣnd- £heiz specialty.

int to the House of Detention.

Russia

ご

suppose that i gallons in each year.