NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
HKCO. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
M
EMBERS and SUBSCRIBERS are reminded that Entries close on 15th
FEBRUARY 1923, and the TOURNA MENT begins on 1st MARCH, 1923.
By Order, EJ.R. MITCHELL,
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Hon. Secretary:
HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL
SOOLETY.
EXHIBITORS at the ISTENDING, EXE FEBRUARY
22nd, are reminded that Entries close at 4.m. on WEDNESDAY, 141b.inst at the Office of the Hon. Secretary, No. 5, Queen's Road Central "(top floor).
.
Members who have not received Entry Forms are requested to apply for them immediately to the undersigned,
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"P. A.
DIXON (Hon. Secretary),
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF OLUB. SHANGHAI-HONGKONG INTERPORT GOLF MATCH.
T is proposed to entertain the Members of the Shanghai Interpart team to dinner at the HONGKONG HOTEL WEDNESDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, at 8 P.x. All Members
INTIMATIONS
THE KOWLOON LAND & BUILDING
CO., LTD.
THIRTY-FOURTH OTIVE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offices, VICTORIA BUILDINGS, OD TUESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY, 1999, at 11.50 o'cou A.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Account for year ending 31st December 1921
LONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 1923.
The REGISTER of SHARES of the Com- pany will be CLOSED from Monday, 5th February to Tuesday, 13th February days inclusive, during which period no Transfor
of Shares can be registered.
both
By Order of the Board of Directors,
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCO TE,
Becretary to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEATMENT AND
Bonner Co., Ltd,
General Agents for THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILDING
Co. LTD.
Hongkong, 29th January, 1923.
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO, LTD..
A
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
"ORDINARY
MEETING & SHARE
THE ONE HUNDRED and THIRD HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, 44. Das Yavi ROAD, on TUESDAY, 13th FEBRUARY,
for the purpose receiving a Report of the
together with Statement of Accounts, declaring a Dividend and electing Directors and Anditors.
are invited to be present. Cost of Dinner 83.00 | 1825, at 19 O'CLOCK Nectors,
por head (exclusive of wines, de.).
Mombers unable to attend but who wish to nubecribe sre requested to alvise the Secretaries Recordingly.
Homberg who intend being present should place their names on the Lists provided at the Secretaries Office, Hongkong Club. Happy Valley Clubhouse, Deep Water Bay Clubhouse. and Fanling Clubhouse. Lists will be with- drana on Monday, 19th February.
By Oriet,
PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING, "365). (Secretaries & Treasurera),
G.
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NAVY CONTRACTS 1927 1924. CIBALED TENDERS in Duplicate, for the "Supply of the andermentioned Stores for HM. Naval Service at Hongkong during the period lat. April, 1923, to 31st March, 1924, will be received by the Commodore, H.M. Narad Yard, until Noon on Monday, the 5th March, 1993:-
Fresh Reef.
Vegetables.
Frozen Meat Salt Breat
Bisenit.
.kice.. bugar.
Forss of Tender and any necessary informa- tion may be obtained on application to the Victualling Store Officer, H.M. Naval Depot Kowloon
Kola right to reject the lowest or any tender is
roserved.
H.M. Naval Depot,
Kowloon, February, 1923.
İ
FOR SAIGON. -1
HAIFOONG"
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will leave for
of
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from Monday, 29th January, to Tuesday, 13th February, both days inclusive, daring which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
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By Order of the Board of Directors, JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary, Hongkong, 13th January, 1928.
"UNION WATERBOAT CO. LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
RLL אכטט
THE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL GEN. ERAL MEETING of HAREBULD ERS will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Co., LTD, on THURSDAY, the 15th FEBRUARY, 193, at 11.30 ax., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 181.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to 15th Feb- ruary, 1923, both dates inclusive.
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DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
General Managers;
GREEN ISLAND OBMENT CU., LTD.
HE THIRTY FOURTH ORDINARY TANNUAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Offices of the Company, ŠT. GEORGE'S BonDINGA, Chater Road, Victoris, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the 23rd day of FEBRUARY, 1923, at 11 O'CLOCK in the FearROON, for the
Statement of
of Accounta pareport of Directors for the year ending and Report 31st L'ecember, 1972, and declaring a dividend.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, he 14th February, 1825. until FaIDAY, the 23rd February, 1923, both days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,
4 General Managers.
S.S. BAIGON on TUESDAY, the 13th 356
OF FEBRUARY, at 10 a.m.
This Steamer has good accommodation for Saloon Passengers.
For Freight and Passage apply.
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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., DOUGLAS SIFANSHIP CO., LTD. General Managers,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO.'S STEAMER "KASHMIR."
Arrived HONGKONG on 10TH February, 1923 [120× ANTWERP, LONDON, PORTSAID ADEN, COLUMBO AND STRAITS. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-named
vessel are hereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed ar at Isk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowna at Kowloon, where each Gonzigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark- and delivery can be obtained as the Goods are
Optional Goods,, will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary 6 hours before arrival of the Steamer.
Goods
date
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
NURDINARY YEARLY MEETING TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
of the SHAREHOLDERS in this Oor- poration will be held at CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY the 24TH, FEBRUARY, 1923, at Noon, for the pur- PD of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 December, 1999.'
The Register of shares of the Corpora tion will be CLOSED from Monday, 120 February, to Saturday, 24th February 1923 (both days inclusive), during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.
By Order of The Court of Directorn,
A. G. STEPHEN,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 5th February, 1923.
INTIMATIONS
-NOTICE
TIS HEREBY NOTIFIED that wing to the CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLI DAYS CONSTANT SUPPLY of Water will be given in all RIDER MAIN DIS. TRICTS during TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 13th, 14th. 13th and 16th instant.
T. L. PERKINS.?
Water Authority, Public Works Department,
Hongkong, 9th February, 1923.
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KOWLOON RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
THE THIRD
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
of the above Association will be held in
ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH HALL,
on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY (ith, at 6 r..
All Kowloon residents are cordially invited to attend.
A. MORLEY,
Hon. Secretary.!
Kowloon, February 5th, 1921
JI
HONGKONG FOOTBALL
ASSOCIATION..
INTERPORT GAME.
HONGKONG ». SHANGHAI SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17тa.
[(32%
Club Ground, kick off at 4 pm. sharp. SOUTH CHINA ATHLETIC. SHANGHAI
MONDAY, FREEWART 19TÉ. Club Ground, kick off at 4 p.rs, sharp.
BOTH GAMES.
ADMISSION, TO "STANDS:-
Covered (All Reserved).
.... $2.00
品
·1.30
44
1.00
0.50
**- Uncovered (Reserved)
Unreserved
Chairs
Soldiers and Sailors in uniform half price to all the Unreserved Scata.
INTIMATION
BURNETT'S
FINEST LONDON
DRY GIN
Unique In Character and
Flavour.
GIVES THAT DISTINCTIVE
EXCELLENCE TO
A COCKTAIL.
Booking for the Roserved Accomodation opens at MouTRIES on the 5th.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
BOLE IMPORTERS:
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS No. 2. or 1923,
A. S. WATSON
IN
IN
THE MATTER of the COMPANIES
ORDINANCE 1911
and
THE MATTER of an Application by the LUEN ON FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
Petition has been presented to the Resolation reducing the Capital of the sid SUPREME COURT of HONGKONG for confirming Company
from 8500,000 divided into 20,000. Shares of 835 each to $250,000 divided ints 20,000 Shares of $19.50 each and in directesă to be heard before Bir
Bir WILL
REES DAVIS Kaigh: Chief Justice of the maid Court on the 26th day of FEBRUARY, 1913, at 10.30 a..
Creditors or Shareholders of the Company who desire to oppose the making of an Order sanctioning the redaction of Capital should appear in person or by Counsel at the time of hearing. A copy of the Fet
Petition MAY be seen of the Company by any creditor or shareholder And a copy will be "furnished to any creditor or shareholder by the Solicitors below named on payment of the proper charges therefor.
HASTINGS & HASTINGS. DENNYS & BOWLEY, 8, Des Voeux Road Central Victoria, Hongkong, Solicitors for the above-named Company,
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MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS, No. 1 a 1913.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
ORDINANCE 1911-1921
and
3
CO., LTD.
Wine & Spirit Merchanta.
ESTABLISHED 81 Yass.
armed for
whose duty under the Regulations was to Shanghai has prohibited the importe keep themselves.
emer- tion of subsidiary silver coins (0-ce gencies, should have come to regard such pieces) of the new mould issued by the a "regulation AS unnecessary, socing Province of Kwangtung,
that year in and year ous for all the time the Piracy Regulations have been in force an gccasion had never risen on the ship to suggest the need of eternal vigilance while the vessel was on a voyage
Intending exhibitors at the Hongkong Horticultural Society's annual show are
reminded by an advertisement to-day. that 'outries close on Wednesday.'.
Que of the Chinese woman passengers of the Pathai, from Saigon," was. found to be missing on February 6th. It is believed she was lost overboard.
The findings of the Commission are b plain intimation to all shipmasters in local waters that while the existing Piracy Regulations remain in force they should be strictly observed. In the opinion of the members of the Commission, had those Regulations been carried out they would The members of the J. C. Williamsou have been effectual to the extent of Opera Company, numbering 37 came up making it unlikely that sach a piratical from (Singapore on the P. & O. steamer attack as that which took place on the Kashmir, which "arrived on Saturday, Sui An would have been attempted.evening.
Dr. G. M. Harston, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Boyes-Smith, Dr. H. E. Earle, Mr. T. W. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. W. Dun- bar were among the passengers who left by the Empress of Canada on Saturday.
The master of the s.s. Kashmir reports that Warrant Shipwright W. H. Mills, R.N., who was on his way to join H.M.S. Harkins, jumped overboard whilst the vessel was in the "Red Sea and was
Nevertheless, the Commission suggests that these Regulations are not as effective as could be wished and should be repealed and others substituted embodying, new general principles for the defence of a ship. The general principles are in- dicated in the recommendations made by the Commission. Their main feature is to create what is called "a citadel of defence," in other words to concentrate on measures of actual defence of vital parts of the ship, such as the navigating bridge and engine room. No doubt the views of steamship owners will be invited
The Philharmonia Society has by the Government on these, suggestions decided to give only one concert which before they are promulgated as regul- will take pinco on Tuesday the 9th Feb. ations by the Governor in Council. That ruary at the Theatre Royal, City Hall. the Commission "should have "found it Admission will be circle and stalls 82 Pit necessary to make recommendations of] 81-(ADVT.}
this character, telling the world at large
that
no one can
drowned,
Dow
The attention of members of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club is drawn to an announcement "anong to-day's advertise- ments relating to à proposal to entertain the members of the Shanghai interport
travel with any sense of security in the neighbour ing waters except on steamers which are made virtually ships of war on which eternal vigilance needs to be kept, conveys for the Chinese Government a lesson of team to Dinner. its own. We consider the Coinmission Mr. W. Meyrick Hewlett, C. M.G., for fully justified in expressing the view that the past six years. H.B.M.'s Consol. Whatever measures are adopted to General at Chengtu, Szechuen, is pass prevent piracy their success will be only ing through Hongkong in as. Teresias,, partial until public order is firmly on his way home on leave and is staying"
& established in the neighbouring Chinese with Mr. Thoma,
MARRIAGE. Tea-Lars-On Jan, 4th, at King's Stanley, Gloucestershire, FRANE NEW FON TRIBE, 800 of Mr. F. N. Tribe, of Bristol, to EILEEN MARY; daughter of late Dr. Layag and Mra Layng, Cheltenham, formerly of Swatow.
territories.” Unfortunately the prospect
of that being done is, we fear, remote.
ia
The pulpit at Union Church was odd-
vices.
The extent to which the population of pied yesterday, as announced, in, tho the province of Kwangtung is now morning by the Rev. Duncan C. Mac armed has made the firm establishment gregor, D.D., of Wimbledon, Surrey, and the evening by the Bov. P. J. of order in the province, a matter of the gravest dificulty, and in the circum. Maclagan, Phil. D. In spite of the tem stances there is far more reason to porary suspension of the Peak Trams. expect piracy and brigandage to increase there were good attendances at both ser- than to diminish. We trust that the enlightened Chinese at Canton will see. Captain E. B. G. B. Evans, C.B., in these recommendations of the Comp.8.0., took up the now command ou mission an indictment such as cannot January 9th, of Captain of the "Patrol, ̈“ nowadays be brought against any other Micesweeping, and Fishery Protection Government in the world. Nowhere else Flotilla, in muccession to Captain H. 'E. but in the waters in the vicinity of F. Aylmer. Canton have trading vessels and excur (A.P.), as he is known, is at present in Bogkong. Öyrics: 104, De Vaux RD., Gsion steamers to be converted into war Portland Dockyard, while his usual ship, Logon Orfica: 131, Fran Stars, E.0 ships with riflemen constantly at their the Harebell, is employed in North Rus-
stations, in order that the lives and prosian waters. Captain Evang last com... Ferty of passengers may be safeguarded manded the light cruiser Carlisle, in from piratical attacks. The sooner the Ching. In his new command he will have Government at Canton seriously con-under his orders the scope Harebell, siders this aspect of trading and travell Godetic, and Lupin, seven twin-scraw ing in its territorial waters, and makes minesweepers, ten trawlers, and about a serious and persistent effort to ro forty minesweepers laid up in the Cen- establish conditions which will justify a relaxation of piracy regulations, 'so much the better will it be for the credit of China
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, FAKUÁRY 12TH, 1893,
›
THÌ PREVENTION OF PIRACY THE Endings and recommendations of the Comission appointed to inquire whether the cisting precautions against piracy
The office of the Captain.
tral Reserve at Sheerness.
NEWS.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)
in the eyes of the world. We ought not FAR EASTERN CABLE IN THE MATTER of the COMPANIES on slips in local waters are adequate and to end these remarks without a refer- ence to the fact that, although the gang efficiat, in view of the. piracy on the
of some sixty persons who pirated the steamer Sui An six or seven weeks'
Sui Anladied in, territory under the ago, re such as
the evidence given
jurisdiction of the Canton Government, at th inquiry very clearly suggest and it has been reported in the Chinese ed. h the opinion of the mem- newspapers that loot from the steamer
the Commission the com-
was exposed for sale in the markets.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFAC IN THE MATTER of the CHINA SPECIE
LIMITED. BANK.
·TURING CO., LTD.
ས་
THE THIRD not cleared within 3 days, including
› of arrival will be subject to rent.
of
.
Netition for the winding up of the above TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a
GENERAL EXCHANGE COMPASY, LIMITED,
RUER RELIEF.
SHANGHAI GERMAN, RESIDENTS RAISE FUND..
SHANGHAI, February 10th, The German Consúl-Genéral, interview-
NINTH ORDINARY TANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE No Fire Insurance will be affected by us
held at ST. GEORGE BUTTDING, Chater Beat the Court was on the 9th day of February.plete secess of the piraticni attack on of certain towns and villages, not a HOLDERS in the above Company will be named Company subject to the supervision, of bers any case whatever.
Victoria, en TURDAY, the 27th FOR 1823, presented to the said Court by the Suid was due to the fact that the singio member of the gang has been Damaged packages must be left in the RUARY, 1923, at 11 O'CLOCK AM, for, the Company registered in Hongkong under the Piracy Regulations generally were not brought to justice. That piracy and ed by the Ching Press, stated that Ger- Godowns for examination by the Consignem,
Statement of Accounts. f receiving A ригрове ст and the
of the
Companies Ordinances 1911-arried it as a routine on this ship; the brigandage are so rife can, in the circum-man residents in Shanghai had volun- the Report of the General Mazingers for the at 10 wii, on Mondays
and the CHOONARD &
1621 and whose registered office is at No. 19, year ending 31st
1st December, 1829, and electing on House Street, Victoris in the Colony of officers arried no arms on duty; the and Thursdays.
Consulting Committee and Anditors. The TRANSFER BOOKS of
guards are improperly armed and badly the
Bongkong afcressid. Company
And that the mail petition is directed will be CLOSED from Saturday, the 17th heard before the Court sitting at the Courts of placed it defence. If that can be said February, 1923, until Tuesday, 27th February, Justice, Victoria, aforesaid on the STi DAY of of the stemer Sui A, it is highly prob- 1923, both days inclave,
MARCH
My surveyors, Messrs.
All claims must be presented within ten days of the Steamer's arrival here after which late they cannot be recognac after the goods
recognized.
hayo left the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 10th February, 1923.
CHINESE NEW YEAR.
IN RECOLLECTION “-
Tof
CHINESE SERVANTS-
in
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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Hongkong, Sth February, 1923,
General managers
EUROPEAN HOUSEHOLD EMPLOY
Who Descried Their Duties
in
MARCH, 1999,
4NO GRATUITIES!
**
to bo
to
as contributo 10.30 Ax, and any creditor able that it is more or less true ini
of the pany desirons t
stances, scarcely excite surprise.
"
Mr. 8. T. Butlin has been gazetted us
a qualified auditor under the Companies of an order ou regard to every steamer to which the Ordinances. support or oppose the [354 the said petition may appear at the time of Piracy Regations apply. There seems bearing by himself or his Counsel for that parto have ben no anticipation whatever
a copy of the petition will be furnished pose; and
THE CORONET.
TO-NIGHT TILL THURSDAY.
"THE PRODIGAL JUDGE."
KOWLOON THEATRE.
NO PUBLIC.
PERFORMANCE
TO-NIGHT.
■'" Rubé ·"rolief tarily decided to raise fund, and the årst instalment of 70,000 gold marks had been forwarded last. woek
SINO-RUSSIAN QUESTIONS.
REPORTED APPOINTMENT OF CHINTM« ESE ENVOY TO MOSCOW.
The names of Dr. Chik Hing-man and to any creditor or contributory of the said Com of an actuel the Commissioners say in Dr. Shi Kwai-shing have been added pany requiring the same by the undersigned on their Report There is nothing to excite to the list of medical practitioners in the Chang Shou Tseng (Premier) has de payment of the regulated charge for the same.
Dated the 9th day of February, 1923, wonder in the, The Sui An was about Colony.
GEO.-I. TALL BRUTTON & CO.
St George's Building, Chater Road,
Hongkong, Bolisitors for the Petitioners,
NOTE.
the very last esmer on which a piratical attack might have been expected, espe
Mr. G. B. Twenlow has been appointed cially on a unday in the month of to control and a szintend the forests of Any person who intends to appear on the November, who it could confidently be the Colony, gice Mr. B. E. G. Spinks, hesring
of the said petition must serve on or anticipated the" a large number of resigned. sand by registered post to the above-named Gzo. European passagers would be making K. HALL BRUTTON & Co., dotiče in writing of
bie intention so to do.
The notice must state the name and address
the excursion toMacao on the ship. Never Mr. B. W. D. Barney, M.A., *of the
The vernacular newspapore state that.........
finitely decided to send Kiang Fu to Moscow as Chinese Envoy, in order to discuss and if possible, to settle the out standing Sino-Russian questions, Up to the present the report is unconfirmed." : LEGALISATION OF OPIUM
TRAFFIC.
LICENEING OPPOSED.
of the person, or, if a form, the name and address before had the least indication been Univerity, will give a lectare at the of the fri, and must be signed by the person given of any dere or intention to make, Helena May Institute today, at 8.30 p.m.
SHANGHAI, February 0th. or firm, or hie or their solicitor (if any), and a piratical atta on the ship, and in on "Bees and Wasps their habits and
The Shanghai Branch of the Interna must be served or if posted must be sent by post in suflicient time to reach the shorenamed the circumstants it is scarcely to be historien All who are interested in the tional Anti-Oplum Association at a mest not later than 6 o'clock in the afternoon of the wondered at the the routine would be subject are cordially invited to attend.g declared its " opposition to the policy of monopoly. In optum and licensing 4th day of March; 1923.
-ADYT come somewhat relaxed, that officers, (237
thereof, suggested by Sir F. A. Aglen.",
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