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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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SECOND GYMKHANA is fixed for BEATURDAY, 3th MAY, 1923, Draft Programmes and Entry Forms may be obtained at the Race Cours, Hongkong Club mail Cansoway Har Stables,

Batries Clore on Saturday, 9tat April, 1823.

AND

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO, LTD. CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO, LTD. NONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer

"EURYLOCHIJS"

are hereby notided that the Cargo will be dis- charged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consigne's risk and subject to storage at Holt's terms and conditions of whart The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 18th April.

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

All brokan, shaled, and damaged goods sze to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hous

out of 10.45 3.5. And Noom within the free

shurage period be admitted after the Goods

No Claims have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining and

andelivered after the 21st April, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamar must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 3th May, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Fararance will be affected

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

„Hongkong, 15th April, 1923.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

FROM NEW YORK.

SAILED 16TH FEBRUARY, 1923.

THE Steamship

Τ

"LUCERIC"

having arrived, Conriguers of Cargo by her are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazartans and/or extra-hazardons Godowns of Hongkong &

INTIMATIONS

>" THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, AFBIL 17TH, 1928.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

E have REMOVED our What This Day Foot, of Bo... DUDDELL STREET.

717]

XAVIER BROS., LTD.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

What to 1st FLOOR, of No. 1,

TE bave This Day REMOVED our

DUDDELI. STREET.

718) THE EDISON MUSIC STOKE.

THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-FOURTH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's Oilces, Sr. GzozOE'S BUILDING, on SATURDAY, 21st APRIL, 1923, at 11.30 A.X., for

purpother

of presenting the Report with a Btatement of Acconate to 28th February, 1823, and electing

and Director

Anditor The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 9tat April, 1923, both days inclusive.

of the or

By Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong, 4th April, 1933,

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THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

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INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT

AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

INTIMATION

THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION IDEAL BEVERAGES

CO., LTD.

R. LESLIE SOLBE GREENEILL wtih effect from the 16th INSTANT, (720

Masumed Charge of the shore Companies

CITY HALL.

TO-DAY, APRIL 17TH, 47 3.30 v.M.

MAY MUKLE THE WORLD'S GREAT CELLIST

ASSISTED BI

REBECCA CLARKE-VIOLIN. GERTRUDE WATSON-PIANO.

TICKETS 3 Exo.

WATSON'S DRY GINGER ALE

Its dryness and aroma are features which give this drink the popularity it deserves.

"PTERIS"

SPARKLING MINERAL TABLE WATER

AT

THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD. 2. QUEEN'S BDG., Ice House ST. (Tel. 1322),

Healthful and Refreshing Blends excellently with Whisky,

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WATSON'S STONE GINGER BEER

ADIES GENTLEMEN MEETING OF 5 ORDINARY YEAR HONGKONG from any kind of Diatase, however Prepared by a process of partial fermenta- somplicated and long-standing the case may be, ary requested to write present condition of the disease. Fall particulars of treatment, advice, etc., free under cover. "SHI" WORKS, Beadco-square (H.P.), Calcutta (India).

HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at Tax HONGLONG HOTEL, Pelder the 28th SATURDAY. Street. Hongkong, on APRIL 1993, at 11.50 o'clock A, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of Directors for the успе ended the 31st December, 1944

cong the appointment of a Director, and

•

Director std Auditors.

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLUSED from Monday, the 23rd April, 1923, until Saturday, the 28th April, 1923, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

WALTER J. BAWKER,

Secretary, Hongkong, 16th April, 1923.-

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THE SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED.

Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd.,NFENTY EIGHTH ORDINARY

whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, all Goods remaining undelivered after the 21st inst., 1993, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 28th April, 192a, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, witers they will be examined on the 21st inst, 1922, at 9.30

A.X.

No Fire Insurance has been effectod. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

THE BANK LINE, LTD., General Agents.

Hongkong, 16th April, 1923.

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SS. ANDRE LEBON." SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE.

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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the MEETING of Sharebal- GENERAL lers of THE SHANGHAI HOTELS. LIMITED, will be held at THE HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 29th APRIL, 1923, st 12 o'clock Noor, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of Directors For the year ended the 31st December, 1992, and confirming the appointment of the Directors and the Auditors

THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. wilt CLOSED from Thursday, the 26th April, 1993, until Saturday, the 28th April: 1993, both days inclusive.

By Onler of the Board.

WALTER J. HAWKER,

Secretary. Hongkong, 16th April, 1923..

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THE HONGKONG HIDE & LEATHER

CO., LTD...

IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

NOTICES URDINARY GENERAL MEETING will be held at the Company's 1 from DES VAUX ROAD CENTRAL

MONDAY, 20th APRIL, 1923, at 12 Noor,

YONSIGNEES of

ONES, NE, nau catro of "YALOU

from COGNAC, &c, in connection with soove Bleamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opiam, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their ricks into the Godowne of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Lid, at whence delivery may be obtained Cargo will be forwarded on unless from the Consignees

y after landing

is tog it to be landed here.

before To-day

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned, Goods remaining unclaimed after the 1st instant, at Noon, will be Babject to rent and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 25th instant, or they will not bo recognizel.

All damaged packages will be examined on Saturday, the 1st inst., at 10am, by Meseri Goddard & Douglas.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

R RODENFUSER,

Acting Agent Hongkong, 16th April, 1923.

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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

Definitive Certificata No. 5/ns. 6656 dated 21st December, 1920, for 35 Shares numbered 24012 to 24910, 37985 to 37900, 34506 to 34511, 33843 to 35857; Provisional Certificate No. 57/768 dated 30th May, 1921,

Shares,

ares, numbered 130243 to 130958 and For 11. Provisional Certificato No. 37/1045 for I Share numbered: 131422 all registered in the name of Mr. SIN YEE SICEQUA are reported to have beon destroyed by fre; and should these certificates not be produced to the Bank before

of May, the 13th

1993, New Certificates for the Blues will be issued and the aformald Definitive Certificate No 5/ns. 6668 and and Provisional Certificates Nos. 57/703 57/1045 Sill be thereafter treated by this Corporation as Null and Void.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

A. G. STEPHEN,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, 13th April, 1923.

NOTICE,

A. 8. WATSON & CO., LTD.

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for 3 Sharea NE Certificate

Noo 1269212695

and One Certificato for a Shares Nos. 12098/12698 in this Company.

for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Auditors together with a Statement of Account to 31st December, 1990, and electing Directors and Auditors.

THE TRANSFER BOOK3 of the Company will be CLOSED from 23rd to the 30th April, 1923, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

E-PEPPERELL,

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THE

Acting Secretary.

HOUSING. (COMMISSION.

HE Undersigned would be glad to receive IN WRITING, on or before the 20TH INSTANT suggestions from members of the General Public in regard to

1. (1) The standardization (with the object of reducing the cost of buildings) of

(a) designs for houses.

(b) fixtures and fittings for houses.

(2) The reduction of the cost of building

materiais.

3) The use of cheaper or more suitabla

kinds of building materials. (4) The great employment of labour

raving machines or devices

(6) Improved methods for the trans- portation of building materials.

labourers.

(6)

TUBE an increased supply of !

AUCTIONS

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By Order of the Executrix PARTICULARS& CONDITIONS OF SALE

of VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY, 74, CAINE ROAD, HONGKONG

To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION,

од

TUESDAY, the 17TH DAY of APRIL, 1923,

at 3 O'CLOCK, P.M."

by

Measts, LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers, at their Auction Room, DUDDELL STREET, HONGKONG.

The Property Consists of

All that Piece or Parcel of Ground registered. in the Land Office as Inland Let No. 1300 together with the messages and premises thereon known as No. 74, Chine Road,"

The dwelling House is most commodious and would be suitable for a large family house or hotel.

The House faces the Harbour and is situate very valuable quarter of Hongkong commanding a splendid view.

There are 16 Large Airy Rooms, Spacious

Garden and Lawn with Garage attached, also Extensive Root Garden.

Every inodera convenience, Hot and Cold Water System and Electric Light and Gaa.

There is An Extensive Basement and

Excellent Servants Quarters having separate entrance.

Extensive Verandahs on Three Floors and amongst other conveniences there are Two Bathrooms, Twa Kitchens, Storeroom and Linen Room

An Excellent and Attractive Investment. The Premises are held under a Crown Lease for the term of 999 years from the 1st day of September, 1867.

The Vendor would be prepared to leave nalf the purchase money on Mortgage at current rate of interest on the day of Auction

For further particulars apply to

Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS,

The Auctioncars,

Daddell Street,

Messrs. D'ALMADA & MASON; Solicitore for the Vendor,

33, Queen's Road, Central Rated the 4th day of April, 1923.

D'ALMADA & MASON, 650)

Solicitors for the Vendor.

or

PARTICULARS

of VALUABLEĮ LEASEHOLDI PROPERTY

tion which gives it the distinctive flavour which is so pleasing to the palate.

"FORMAZONE"

Possesses the characteristic stimulating and refreshing qualities of Champagne; it has a delicious flavour.

Phone 436,

Phone 436.

A S. WATSON

CO., LTD.

AERATED. WATER MANUFAC-

TURERS.

BIRTH.

the two Governments associated them- UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG.

solves in the correspondence in deny

ing that they had aay designs

on the territorial integrity or independ- |

enven

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

Abstracts of expenditure, the income

of China, and they not only and expenditure account, the depart declared that they would maintain the mental accounts and the balance sheet for open door for all nations but that they the year 1999 have been published making would oppow the acquisition by any together with a long explanatory note by other Government of special rights and Sir William Branyate, Vice-Chaticellor, privileges. So at the end of it we are 13 toolscap folia pages of print. left wondering what value attaches to

The accounts show receipts of $331,289. the recognition that Japan had special against an estimate of $341,910, and interests in China. The propinquity of expenditure of $311,181 as against, an the United States to Canada, of France estimate of 11.072, leaving a surplus to Germany, and of Germany to Russia of 810,102 as against an estimate of 2367. had never suggested the exchange of In his comments on the" Receipts," the.. diplomatic Notes recognising that the one Vice-Chancellor mentions that tuition fees, country had special interests" in the are $1,690 short of the estiinte due to other, anth there was no reciprocity in heavier wastage of first year students than. the matter in the case of China and had been allowed for. Hostel profits werd' Japan. The understanding" in fact $7.600 against an estimate of $10,000. · Oa "Tha has been a source of controversy front the this 'the Vice-Chancellor remarks: tinasie was announced, and President fact is, I fear, that the cost of living is Wisor failed to clarify the position | slowly, rising, and the question may arise when he emphasised the interprétation whether our hostel fees ought not to be that Japan's special position was merely somewhat increased. 'A considerable part" To of the deficit is, of course, due to the that of geographieni propinquity, those who appreciated the sinister dires exceptional cost of provisions during and tion of Japan's policies in China this after the semen strike" The increase in the total receipts is shown to bo rendered the whole agreement ridiculous.

mainly a matter of necounts," and the It was evident, however, that Japan, Vice Chancelor proceeds to explain that herself, placed as very much wider inter-it follows that the surplus must be pretation on the understanding, and in attributed to underspendings"

Sir William concludes his explanatory the development of her international policies this official recognition by the statement with the following general.

observations:- must have

"The general situation as shown by the.. source of encouragement, Four years accounts is, in a sense, satisfactory, I later Japan presented to China her must, however, repeat that any surplus famous Twenty-One Demands and no apparent surplus, is due to the ruthless cutting out of expenditure which is neces- forced their acceptance by an ulti-

sary for the proper efficiency, of the Uni- matum. Since then.

therersity. If, by cutting down our cash however, military party in Japan has suffered a balance, it has been possible to make *provision for a proper superannuation severe set-back. The Washington Cos-scheme, that is only one item amongs ference afforded Japan an opportunity many to which reference was made in our for n remodelling of her policies, and the cut Appeal. The matter I should de cancellation of this inuch-discussed under-sire to see next taked up is that of a proper revision of our salary scales, buť standing is not the least significant of the anything of the kind is impossible until results which have followed upon it. Anew sources of revenue have been found.

The detailed accounts published this.. Washington cable gives credit for the

year represent the completion of the euncellation to Mr. C. B. WARREN, the Scheme of re-organization I outlined

The now no late Ataerican Ambassador to Japais, and shortly after my arrival. says it is regarded by diplomatists in counts have much facilitated the working. "of · our genernt office, and render very Japan as the climax of a long series of

much easier the ascertainment of our negotiations by Mr. WARREN, placing the Snancial position from month to month.

United States

bon

&atic affairs of the United States

OLIVER.-At the Peak Hospital on April

18th, to Mr. and Mrs. G. K. OLIVER a daughter.

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HONGKONG OFFICE: 304, Das Vœux RD., C. LONDON OFFIC#: 181, FLEET STREET, E.G.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, APRIL 171D, 1993.

A DIPLOMATIC BLUNDER WIPED OUT.

with regard to the Far East in a more favourable situation than they have accupied since the questions between the United States and Japan came into controversy.

Mr. D. M. Biggar departed yesterday on a visit to the United States.

.

The next Gymkhana is announced for May 5th and entries close on April 21st.

As announcement of interest to local members of the Overseas League will be found on page 2 of this issue.

We are informed that non-stop trams are to be run alternately with the nary service on the Peak tramway.

a

My thanks in this connection are due to

the Registrar and his staff for the way in which they have assisted in the adjust- ment of niinor details.

THE FRENCH · TRADES EXHIBITION.

MANY. CHINESE VISIT THE

JULES MICHELET."

The novelty of inspecting trade ex- hibits on a warship, has proved quite an attraction to large numbers of Chinesot in Hongkong, and yesterday many Chinese availed themselves of the opportunity of paying a visit to the French cruiser lea Michelet, now in Fort. The visitors have not been confined to the male sex and ordi-yesterday afternoon's party which board- ed the cruiser froin the launch Tonkina included a fair sprinkling of Chinese ladies.

Lady Stubbs and party will attend the concert to be given by Miss Mukle in the City Hall this afternoon at 5.20

o'clock.

From the beginning of the year down to March 2ith cattle died from rinderpest in the Philippines at an average rate of

aro

Philippinos."

rest

There is to be seen on board a very fine collection of photographic exhibita which are artistically displayed in the interests of French commerce. Courteous French officials await on board to receive the visitors, and they take considerabid pains to explain the nature of each section of the exhibition. The object of the cruise, as already explained is to A CHELE to-day, informs us that the 60 a day.

acquaint manufacturers and merchants in the various places of call of the re- cancellation of the " LANSING-IsHii Agree-

There are 91 engineers in charge of sources of France in raw materials and ment," which was unoficially reported a puble works in the Philippine Islands. manufactured goods. At the same time wock on ten days ago, is now officially Ter

Americans and tho

the requirements of France are fully detailed by the Commercial Attachés ou confirmed. Discussions between the Gov

board, who are also only too glad to give ernments of Japan and the United

The total output of the Kailan Mining any information regarding the facilities

at French parts. States have "disclosed identity of view,"

Administration's mines for the week

The photographic plates," touched up in and, in the light of the understanding ending March 31st amounted to 88,247 natural coloure,, are shown against an arrived at by the Washington Conference tous and the sales during the period to illuminated hackground and

the ill- uminated photographs include most on the limitation of armaments, the 62,495 tons. American" and Japanese Governments Lieut. T. R. Beatty, B.N., HMS sections of French industry and French culture and art. The names of the are agreed to consider the LANSING-Isu: Magnolia, was awarded £ and the manufacturers and leading houses of correspondence of 1917, cancelled and of certificate of merit for fourth place in the Paris are placed at the side of plates. result of last year's Naval History Essay All the Intest fashions in millinery and ad further force or effect. By this competition...

gowns from the Paris Houses are shown, correspondents the United States, in

A committee of fifteen has been ap and these should be of exceptional worm of words, admitted that Japan pointed by the General Chamber of interest to the ladies of our European ·

cotomunity. had special interests" in Manchuria, Commerce at Canton as a citizens The arrangements made for members of but it also made it quite clear that committee to co-operate in the proposed the Hongkong General Chamber of Com

disbandment of superfluous troops. We merce and the Chinese General Chamber America did not mean by that term pro imagine the people of Canton are hoping of Commerce to visit the, cruiser yesterday cisely what the Japanese co doubt intend at the present moment that they will afternoon were cancelled. This visit is ed it to mean. The essential part of Mr. speedily begin with the disarming of the now fixed to take place this morning.

In the evening the French "Admirak Yunnan and Kwangsi troops and repat- LANHING's note to Viscount Isa11 reads:riate them to their native provinces. (Rear Admiral: Gilly), and the command- "The Governments of the United States

ers and officers of the two cruisers, werŐ. and "Japan" recognise that territorial The wedding of Mr. A. W. Watt, agent entertained to a dance at the French THE Property consists of First ALL propinquity, creates special relations be of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, Consulate, where they that the principal and Miss Margaret W. Gibbs, took place residents, Naval, Civil and” Military of THAT pic or parcel of ground situate tween countries, and, consequently, the Hankow of April 4th. Mr. D. the Colony, including the coramanders of at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and Government of the United States recog-Wilson, acted as best man and Mr. all the British Naval vessels in port.

The Consulate was delightfully, decorat registered in the Land Office as SECTION nizes that Japan has special interests in Fraser, Mr. Wilkinshaw, Dr. Chamber- A of INLAND LOT NO. 3160 together with the messuages erections or buildings theroon China particularly in the parts to which air and Capt. Frank Lofton were theed for the occasion with flowers. palma, ushers. Mrs. Tacker Carrington Gibbs etc., and provided quite a pretty sight, now known as 13, Wing Hing Street and her possessions are contiguous." But the gave the bride away. A reception was The dance was preceded by a lively and Secondly ALL THAT strip of land at the rear Note went on to say that the territorial Later held at the Terminus Hote', where enjoyable dinner given by the Franch of the sald Section A of Inland Lot No.

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the happy couple received the congrata Consul General, No. 8, Des Voeux Road. Telephone C. 4306. being a scavenging lane. All of which pre sovereignty of China, nevertheless, relations of their numerous friends.

mises are held for the residue e of the term of mained unimpaired, and that the Govern- 75 years from the 16th day of May, 1910,

(7) Reducing the number of middlemen. (B) Other methods for reducing the cost

of house construction. 2-Measures which should be taken by the Government for promoting any of the abore objecta. 3--Mensures which should be

taken by the Government

(1) To increase the quantity of housing accommodation; and

and in particular (2) To facilitate the building of morg

houses for occupation by

(1) Persons of moderate means

(ii) The working classes.

H, E. POLLOCK, Chairman, Housing Commission

Prince's Buildings 9th April, 1953.

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HONGKONG BMALL INVESTORS BHARE AND REAL ESTATE CO.

BUYERS of CANTON INSURANCE

HONGKONG FIRES.

2 E. & B. BANK, CHINA PROVIDENTS.

standing in the Name of LI HIM U and LI SELLERS of HONGKONG REALTIES.

UCHEONG respectively have bean LOST, and if at the Expiration of One Month from the Date bercol the abovs documents be not forth- coming, other Certificates for the said shares

I bojarned by the Company and thereafter

"no other will be acknowledged.

A. 8 WATSON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 6th April, 1913.

·HUMPHANTS' ESTATES.

'HONGKONG CONSTRUCTIONS.

LANGKATS.

·CHINA. LIGHTS.

10 ON LOX YVEN RESTAURANTS.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Situate

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

Toj be Sold by Order of the Mortgages

By

FUBLIC AUCTION,

IN ONE LOT On ĮMONDAY, The 14TH DAY of Mar*1993, at 8 ̧ó'CLOCK. P.M. By Messrs. LAMMERT BROTHERS

AT THE OFFRE DUDDELL STREET,

created by the Crown Lanse thereof together ment of the United States had every H.E. THE GOVERNOR.

OF MACAO.

::

Rear

Monsieur R. Among the principal guests present werd the following: Major-General Sir John Fowler, Commodore, Mrs., and Miss Grace, Sir William and Lady Roc Davies, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. J. Gompertz, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. D. Parr, the Hotf Mr. and Mrs H. E. Pollock, Sir Robert. and Lady Ho Tung, Mr. and Mrs. P. H

·HE the Governor accompanied by Holyoak, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Alabaster, Capt. Neville and Mr. Eric Rice, went to Mr. A. O. Lang, Mr. C. Mel Messer Macao by the river gunboat Tarantula Dr. Straho, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Atkins, yesterday to pay an official call on H.E. Mr. A. G. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. the Governor of Macon and returned to Dyer, and Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Hongkong last evening.

Buperintendent of Police,

with the valuable machinery now situate in confidence in the repeated assurances of or upon the said premises at at No. 1 the Lapurial Japanese Government that, AN OFFICIAL CALL ON GOVERNOR Gordon Street.

Particulara and Conditions of sale may be while geographical position gave Japan obtained from *

Buch special interests, they had no desire to discriminate against the trade of other nations or to disregard the commercial rights hitherto granted by China in treaties to other Powers, Moreover,

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In splendid locality near the Public Gardens,

12871

1. HASTINGS & HASTINGS; Mostra

Bolicitors, 3, Doa Vieux Bond Central; --

1M05001, LAMMERT BROTHERS Anchioneers!