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NEW-ADVERTISEMENTS"

THE CATHEDRAL HALL. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH, 1923.

THE HONGKONG MALE VOICE CHOIR

Mrs. CLEMENTS—SOPK450, "Max" MATHIESON-CONTRALJO,

ME. AUBREY-VIOLINIST.

Mr. L. A. ZELLENSKY-HUYORÓUN

IMPERSONATIONS.

At the Praxo-Mu. STANLEY.

COLLETT. CONDUCTOR-ME STANLEY COLLETT. PROCEEDS IN AID OF CHARITY.

ÁRM1587ON-$9,00 and $1.00, Tickets as MOUTRIE'S and ANDERSON'S.

1611

NOTICE TO. CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

AND

THE HONGKONG - DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, NOVÄMBER 24TH,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

LOST

“INTIMATIONS

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB,

N EXTRA GYMKHANA MEETING HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 1ST DEC- EMBER, 1983, commencing 2.60 P.M.

INTIMATION

the 98nd Instant, st. 10.30.x, beto A will be held (weather permitting) To Connoisseurs" ONGERNAIT And

ITALIAN CONVENT Platinum Bar BROACH OPAL HEART,

■urrounded with. Dissionde. Substantial Reward offered for Recovery, Fielder, B. & 8. T1617

`NOTICE “TO CONSIGNEES. ------- The Steamship “HUNUASTER CASTLE."

FROM NEW YORK.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kowloon, whance and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 24th inst

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Clodowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th inst; will be subject to rent

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION the 9th prox., or they will not be recognizes are

CO., LTD.

FROM NEW YORK YIA MANILA.

CONSIGNE REEMUN

(ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer

are hereby, notified thas the Cargo will be charged into Halt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will be at Consignees risk and subject to at] Holt's wharf.

berms and conditions of a for delivery from The Cargo will be ready Godown on and aftar 23rd November.

will be

Optional Cargo landed, unless notice has been given prior to Steamer's arrival.

goods are All broken, chafed and damaged gobe to be left in the Godowns, w examined on any Today and Fridays of 10.45 and goon between the hours within the free storage period.

"No claims will be admitted after the Gooda bare left the Steamer's Godown, and sil Goods

remaining undsilvered after the 29th November, will be adject to rent.

All claims against the steamer must be pre- sented to the undersigned on or before the 18th December, or they will not be recognised-

No Fire Lasurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agent Hongkong, 22nd November, 1923.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ELLERMAN LINE,

(1812

FROM UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT.

THE Showmakin

"CITY OF PARIS" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardins and/or extra-hazardons

Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence delivery.

be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods left the Golowns, so all Goods remain. undelivwod after 28th November, 1923, will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Stammer must be pre- sented to the Underrigued on or before 4th December, 1923, or they will not be recognised All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they wil Tuesdays or Fridays, be examined a

All broken, chafed, and

to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 30th inst, at 10 am by our Surveyors, Masar, GODDARD & DOUGLAS.

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

DODWELL & CO., LTD.

Agents. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1993. f1618

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

E have THIS DAY REMOVED

WE or Ofices to e. 4. QUEENE ROAD CENTRAL. THE BANK of CHINA BUILDING (Third Floor),

· CARLOWITZ & CO.

P. O. Box No. 95. Phone No. Central 875...

Hongkong, 19th November, 1923.

(1595

HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CO, LTD.

NOTICE OF MEETING. ·

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

NORST ORDINARY YEARLY

The Charge for Admission to the Public" Enclosure will be $1. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Half Price.

Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain Admission to the Members Enclosure

Each Member has the right of introducing 2 Non-members to the Members' Enclosure, Tickets for whom can be obtained from Messrs. LINATEAD & Davis at 35 up to

}

Friday, November 30th

The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong

(1593 to be present

NOTICE.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON LTD.

Bars Now: 93343/98958 standing in the NERTIFICATE No. 4/120 for Nine Society Register in the Name of KWONG SING LUNG of Yokohama has been declared LOST or STOLEN, and if at the expiration bereof the above One Month from the Date bere Document be not forthcoming, the Same

of will be deemed Cancelled and of No Effect, and a NEW CERTIFICATE for the said Shares will be issued by the Society,

PAUL LAUDER, Acting General Manager.. Hongkong, 12th November, 1923 [1564

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to Share- Node in the abaye-named Company that the Special Resolution to Wind up the Company and the Extraordinary Resolution providing for the Distribution or sale of the Com-

TRAMWAYS LIMITED (Incorporated in Hong- hakding of Shares in the HoxGTONG of which Notice has been giver to the kong of Shareholders having been confirmed and passed the REGISTERS OF SHAREHOLDERS in London in the above named Company both in

OPEN and in Hongkong WILL REMAIN UNTIL THE SOTE DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1923, for the purpose

Trazalera of registering of Shares after which Date the sail Registers will be Closed and the Liquidator will proceed

WATSON'S

FINEST

OLD BROWN

BRANDY

is Unsurpassed as a

Liqueur.

#

Exquisitely Mellow, and of Fine Aroma;

Delightful to the

Palate.

(Blends Deliciously with

Watson's Dry Ginger Ale).

to & Distribution of the Assets of this Com-A. S. WATSON MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS of THE pany among the Persons appearing as Share- HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND CON-holders upon the said Registars in accordance

will be held at Tur with their rights and with the main Extraordi

STRUCTION Co., LTD Street, HoRong,nary Resolution.

HOXOKONG HOTEL, Pedder

on WEDNESDAY, the 28TH DAY of EMBER, 1923, at 12.00 Noos, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Dir ectors and a Statement of Accounts for the period

from 28th October, 1999 to the 30th Jane, 1993, and of electing Directors and Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 28th November, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Beard,

8. COURTNEY COOK,

Secretary.

f1575 Hongkong, 15th November, 1923.

THE HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

permission in the Board Room of Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & COMPANT. (Jardíne's Building, Top Floor), on THURSDAY, NOV- EMBER 29TH, at 5,30 P.M.

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING between the hours of 10,45 Am. and Noos, the above Society will be held by kind within the free storage period of one week. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by LTD. THE BANK LINE, General Agenta

[1815 Bengkong, 23rd November, 1923

NOTIC TO CONSIGNEES.′′** AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

FOX NEW YORK.

HE Steamship

TH

"CITY OF ATHENS"

Consignees of Cargo by her are kaving arrived, informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the beardons and/or extra hazardous Gedowns of Holt's Wharf, whobee delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Hure left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 29th Nov, 1923, will be rubject to cent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before 6th December, 19:23, or they will not be recognized

--

RUBINESS, 1.Presentation of Report and Accounts for the year ending October 31st, 1923. 2-Any other.S.P.C.A. business that

may be brought before the Meeting.

3-Election of Officers sad General Com- mittee for the ensuing year. ..

At the conclusion of this Meeting, An EXTRAUEDINARY GENERAL MEET- ING will be held to consider Proposals to amend Nos, 4, 5 and 9 of the Society's Bulcs

follows:

Roz

('Buzz 4-Heading and Side note, for "Oncers" substitute "Personne)". After "Mex- bera" in the laat line, insert "Donat, ing Members". 5-Heading, for "Constitution" subati-:|

tute Management". Line 2 after "Committed" all of which the President, Vice-President, Hon. Be- cretary and Hon: Treasurer shall be Members sa oficio."

Ad broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they wBULK Kamined on say "TucedayS or Fridays between the hours of 10.43 M. and Noon, within the free storage period of one week.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.. Bir of Lading will be countersigned by

THE BANK LINE, LTD. General Agents.

[1616. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1923.

SA. “CHAMBORD.”. SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTIOLE

9.For the present Rale substitute the

following:

"Any person may become a Mem- ber of the Society by paying to the Hon. Treasurer an empual subscrip- tion of $2 (Two dollars), or a Donat ing Member by paying, an amual subscription of $5 (Fïve dollars), or Life Member an payment of a sum of not less than 350 (Fifty dollars). To every such person the Hon. Treasurer will fisue a Card of Membership."

[1800

TO LET.

W. F. SIMMONS,

For and on behalf of EDWARD RITCHIE MORRIS8,

Liquidator. Hongkong, November, 1933. (1025

DANCING.

PALACE HOTEL

THE POPULAŃ JAZZ BAND of

H.M.S."DESPATCH"

Will Play at the sbore Hotel on SATURDAY, the 24TH NOVEMBER, 1923 DANCING-9.15 PM.

THEATRE

Ji

ROYAL

MONDAY, 3RD, DECEMBER, 1923, at 9.16 r..

PIANOFORTE RECITAL by Mr. HARRY ORE"

Kindly Argisted by

Mrs. R. SANGEB (Soprano) Mrs. N. MATHIESON (Alto) Mr. M. BONENFANT (Piano).

USUAL PRICES.

Booking at ANDERSON'S.

THEATRE

ROYAL

HONGKONG AMATEUR * DRAMATIC CLUB presents

THE FAMOUS ROBOT PLAY

.99

"R. U. R."

by

CO., LTD.,

Wine & Spirit Merchants

Phone 616.

Hongkong Offos: Ia, Chater Road. London Office: 181, Fleet Birsel, E.C.

The Daily Press.

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HONGXONG, NOVEMBER 24TH, 1927.

CHINA'S NEED OF MONEY FOR EDUCATION,

It is a long time since anything was heard of the proposals to devote the remaining instalquents of the Boxer Indemnity to educational purposes. Several countries

1928;

Capt. Neville A.D.C. to H.E. the Governor, returned from Saigon by the MM. Chantland yesterday.

Mr. F. Mason who has been appointed to succeed Mr. Denman Fuller as

Organise ot St. John's Cathedral, arrived from Home on Thursday.

The tightness of money as Shanghai is reported to have been womewhat relieved by the transfer of five million dollars from Hongkong that was sent for the pur- pose,

We have been informed that, as the St. Vincent de Paul Society's Fete has been postponed to the 18th December, the

Motor-car Draw will take place on that date, and not, as previously announced, on the 2nd December. Tickets will be on sale until the 10th December.

which they are willing to devote to educa tional purposes should be devoted to the maintenance of Chinese national schools, Why similar claims are not made on the indemnity instabments due to other: Powers is not stated in the re ports, which mention only Russia "in | this connection... The Russian Envoy at present in Peking has been ap proached by the representatives of the Eight Higher Colleges, and being anxious to do anything to create a favour able impression in China, he addressed a memorandum to the Minister of Foreign Affairs proposing that the Russian share of the Boxer Tademnity he assigned for educational purposes in China, Russia, however, after the Revolution, in a Note to the Chinese Government, formally renounced the Indemnity, so that the Russian Envoy can hardly claim to have

At the Sunnary Court, yesterday, a voice at this late in the disposition of the money. From the terms of his in an action between Mr. S. C. Pang and lottor to the representatives of Higher Mr. B. Thompson for $500 money lent, Educational Institutions, however, Mr. Layman. solicitor for Mrs. Thomp You said that he was prepared to con appears that the Note of renunciation ́ia now regarded more or less as a scrap of sent to judgment with terms. His Lord- paper, and that it will be the object of ship, the Puisne Judge, put the case into the Envoy to get it guaranteed in the Chambers" to discuss terms. Mr. O. H. Sino-Russian Agreement he hopes to Lyson appeared for the plaintiff. negotiate that "all the payments of the

Small bancas and rafts replaced motor- Boxer indemnity,, shall he "assigned for educational purposes of the Chinese cars in many of the streets of Manila wher people." This rather adroitly evades typhoon brought 12.27 inches of rain The floods paralysed tha the question as to whether they shall in 24 hourA. be devoted to the

of railway service, and the typhoon brough Disintenance

and down a great number of the telegraph the Chinese national colleges schools.. If things go on as

they standards and both the telegraph and are these institutions in Peking will radio serviers were suspended except as Serious have ceased to exist long before any between nine telegraph stations. agreement is reached to devote the Boxer damage has been done to crops other than Indemnity to

The rice, which has benefitted by the timely such a purpose. whole staff of the Ministry of Educa-fall of rain.

.

2:

a

tion" has already given notice by ad The recent Ball in aid of the Navy vertisement in the Press of the Capital, and Mercantile Marine War Charities re that owing to the neglect of the Govern-suited, after paying all expenses, in ment to provide for education, it is their

net collection of $2.039.23 (including the intention (ie. the intention of the whole louations from the Chinese gentlemen staff of the Ministry of Education ") to

already acknowledged). The equivalent send the seala.unit locuments relating to

of this sum in sterling at 29. Jjd, equals this Ministry to the Cabinet Office.If 0.13.7., which amount (the loca! Hou. the Cabinet refuses to take them over, Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. L. M. they will be stored for safe keeping at the Whyte, informs us) is being remitted by Historical Museum. The National En-demand draft on London to the General cyclopedia and other valuable old books Secretary of the Navy League for account will also be stored in the Historical of the aforementioned War Charities. Museum. All other properties belonging The Department of Ceremonies at to the Ministry of Education, such as houses, furniture, books, etc... will be auctioned. We have yet to hear what the Cabinet has to say regarding these intentions. In any case the situation in deplorable. These conditions are aut confined to one branch of the administra tion, but extend to miest branches.

The return of the Medical Officer of Health for Thursday showed 18 new cases of small-pox.

Mr. Andrew Forbes, formarly of Messrs. Harry Wicking & Co., ja on a visit to the Colony.

The Manila Observatory yesterday ported cyclone or typhoon East Balantang Channel, moving East.

Peking has issued a notification, stating that, in compliance with the President's wish there will be no celebration of His Excellency's birthday this year. President Tsan Kun has instructed the Secretariat to draft up a telegram to the Provinces to the effect that as the affairs. of the country are in A disturbed state nad the people are suffering from hard- ships, the Provincial authorities are re- quested not to leave their posts of their own accord and come to Peking to offer occasion of his birthday.. congratulations to the President on the

OBITUARY.

MR. JOHN LENNOX,

A cable was received yesterday by Mr. are now committed to this use of the

F. F. Duckworth, of the Hongkong Elec- Junds which they are entitled to receive

re-tric Company, announcing the death of from China under the Protocol signed

of his father-in-law. Mr. John Lennox, who after the suppression of the Boxer rebel-

served for over 30 years in the Far East with the well-known firm of Messrs." lion in 1000. The subject has just been

Butterfield and Swire, Ltd. He was -raised in a new form. Among the depart- Yesterday, according to the Chinese known by his many friends in Hongkong

ments of the Chinese administration calendar was

the official beginning of as a man of sterling character and his death will be regretted by all who knew which is experiencing that "eternal lack | vinter.. With the temperature as 77 him. As a mark of respect the flags were of public pence," which we are accus-degrees Fah. at 2 p.m. it did not feel as Bown at half-mast yesterday on the Com- tomed to hear so much about from Pekius if winter had come,

in the Education Department.

closed.

Govern

pany's steamers in port, at the Com pany's office and at the dockyard. The Jate Mr. Lennox was about 3 years of age.

The late Mr. John Lennox joined the service of China Navigation Co., Ltd.,

in 1880 as second engineer of one of their

ment schools, we read, are being A carpenter named Wong Foo suid to

The teachers in the eight employed at Messrs. Bailey's yard higher national educational institutions was admitted to the Kwong Wah How have not been paid their salaries for uine pital on Thursday with a wound in the Australian Line steamers. He was pro mouths, but they have nevertheless back of his head. The wound is said to moted to chief engineer shortly after- carried on with their lectures." Trades have been inflicted by an apprentice inwards and was appointed to the shore...

staff as est. Bapt. engineer at Shanghai men have been dunning the schools for the yard.

in 1001. He remained at that port until 10 when he was transferred to Hong- the payment of debts, and now supplies have been stopped, no money being avail- There will be a Lautern lecture at the kong, remaining here until 1015 when he went Home on leave for a few months. able even to buy coal to beat the class Helm May Institute on Monday, He was sent from Home to Bombay as rooms in the prevailing cold weather, November 28th, at 5.30 p.m., given by ant. engineer in 1918 to supervise the KAVEL CÅPEK.

large number of the Company's vessela This is the burden of the petitions which Dr. J. L. Shellshear, D.S.O., Subject: which were engaged on transport service SATURDAY, 8TH DECIMEER, At 9.15 P.M. have been sent to the responsible Minis The Tombs of the Egyptian Kings. Juring the War. Since the War Bir. Len ters on behalf of the higher institutions. All are welcome. (The lantern used on

nox has been engaged as supervisor on MONDAY. 10TH DECEMBER, at 9:15 PM

the construction of new vessels for the The middle and primary schools, it seems, this occasion will be the Pathe "Univer-Company in Home yards. He paid a visit

to see his married daughter, Mrs. Duck. worth, returning to Great Britain'in April SATURDAY, 1STE DECEMBER, at 9.15 men Octroi collections. This does not cover expenses, so that teachers in these

last. His leave expired about October- schools have been receiving but 70 per In reference to the restoration of the and he had arranged to retire in Scot 93. $2 & $1.

cent of their salaries. It has recently mail service rur Siberin the following | land. been proposed to reduce salaries by one notification by the Chinese Post Office Mr. Lennox was a member of the In- stitation of Engineers and Shipbuilders half, in order that funds way be at Peking is interesting:-"The mail dis in Hongkong and during the war served made available to keep in existence patched eid Biberia from Peking on in the Engineers Conipany of the Defence a large number of private schools, December sta should reach the United Corps and the teaching staff of the Gov Kingdom and France or or about Chríst

Matinee,

TONSIGNEES of Cargo from MAREILA Well Furnished FLAT on SHAMEEN, WEDNESDAY, 12TH DECEMBER 0.15 P.,receive a definite proportion of the Hata sity," kindly lent by the Pathe Orient to the Colony when on leave last Winter

#1

DE STRASBOURG from BORDEAUX,

LISBON & HAVRE, and Cargo ex 1.6.

COMMISSAIRE

COGNAC, 113 Com with above Etaminer

are hereby

with the exception

that their gooda

of Opinm, Treasure

and Valuables are being landed and stored

CANTON:

at their risks into the Godowns of the HongsFFICES in UNION BUILDING-Oss

kong-Kowloon Wharf and Godown Do,

Kowloon, whence delivery

Apply to

RAMELA from

16081

THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO. (8.0), LTD.

BRAMEEN, CANTON

TO LET.

J

Boom on Filth Floor,

Apply

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY

OF CANTON, LTD,

TO LET.

BOOKING OPENS AT ANDERSON'S on 27TH NOVEMBER

FOR SALE.

[1609

March till November, Fully Furniabad, á

Water, etc.

immediately after landing warded of

Lad

may be obtained

Optional Cargo will be

forwarded on unlou

before Noun, To-Bay, roguesting it to be landed

intimation is received from the Consignces

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY.

Co.)-ADYT

and the this is murals, up

up in mas Day and that of December 12th on arms against it, as the existing wage

***Bill of Lading will be countersigned by IX BOOMED HOUSE on the PEAK OFF will be Received up to the 7r the Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed Bathrooms, Flash System, Hot and Cold Lease of a Modern Equipped Nine-room, Fire the so-called" private schools" which

will bo after the 29th instant, at Noon, subject la rent and landing charges.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 3rd December, 1923, or they will not be recognized.

All damaged packages will be examined on Thuroddard & Douglas

the 24th instant, at 10 am, by Mostri.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

R. RODENFUSER,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, 23rd November, 1922

1614

1574]

Apply

-LINSTEAD & DAVIS,

Alexandra Buildings.

TO LET.

WOFFICE ROOMS in 1ST FLoor of "HOLE GROUND FLOOR and BEST

the Hanse, No. 6; DUDDEL STERET.

1488)

Are

or about New Year's Day.

DECEMBER, 1823, for the Parchaes or is not a living wage Then there are

For carrying 38 passengers when he proof, Brick and Concrete Residence at Par HOOK TONG, CANTON. Includes thres Bath- seeking Government help. An effort was only licensed to carry 18, the coxs rooms equipped with Modern Fixtures, Com is being made to secure funds for euen wain of the motor-boat Leung No. 1, was modions Bassment, Kitchen and Bervante" Quarters. Attractive Location. Excellent View tional purposes by the release of a por- fined $50 with the alternative of one Surrounded by about 6 mows of well lid tion of the Boxer Indemnity due to Great months imprisonment, the Magistrate out Grounds with Ten year old Trees Tennis Britain and Japan; but it is hardly con (Com, C. W. Beckwith, R.N.) very sarcas

Owner's family leaving shortly for Court

patible with the ideas of the British and tically asking the defendant why he did Japanese authorities, we imagine, that not take on a few more pagengers and the funds from the Boxer Indemnity sink his boat whilst he was at it.

Home,

Particulars, Plans and Conditions of Se Apply to SUNG TAI, apon application to BANQUE DE L'INDO-CHEXT

[1538 SHAMIIN. "No:7; Queru Street.

LIEUT. PATRICK CSMITH.

We regret to record the death of Lieut. Patrick C. Smith of the HM.S. Tarantula The deceased officer was taken ill in Can- ton on Wednesday morning, and as soon as his case had been diagnosed the vessel returned with all speed to Hongkong Lieut. Smith was admitted to the Royal Naval Hospital at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, where it was confirmed that he was suffer- ing from cholera Despite every medical attention, Lieut Smith died in hospital on Thursday morning at 2 am life- maius were interred-at-Happy-Falloy the same evening Thy H.M.8. Tarantula in at present in quarantine at No. 12 buoy