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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
BANK HOLIDAY.
IN Accordance with Ordinancs Na. 5 of 1912,
INTIMATIONS
NOTICE.
THE BONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 28TH, 1925
TE, The Undersigned, HEREBY GIVE
CLOSED BY AND SO PURLIG W NOTICE, Ware Taking Over the
BUSINESS MONDAY, the 1st JUNE
NOTICE.
| AGENCY of the
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HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE As From JUNE'Lar, 1925,
JEBSEN 00
12, Pedder Street.
FR H. PERCY SMITH regrets that it Mhas been possible for him to persen- ally say Parewell to many of his Friends and to thank them for all their kindness to him. He will be very glad at all times to hear from theuz
...FECT SM leaves the Colony on the Blue FunnelRXEO" on the ler of Joss for England, where he has taken a House known a 10, MARY TRACE, BARMOUTH, NORTH WALES:
Letters to CONSTITÈTIONAL CLUB, North. wberland Avenue, or to THATCHED HOCHY. CLUB, London, will be forwarded.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Onder of the Mortgagee, of VALUABLE
BLEASEHOLD PROPERTY situate at
the Colony YAUKATI, KO LOOK. in Hongkong, and known as The Remaining Portion of Howloon Inland Lot Na. 1359, No. 38, Portland Street, together
tod-thereon-to be Sald by AUCTION THURSDAY, JUNE, 1925, at 3 1.M at their Bales Rooms, No. 8, Des Vienr Hond-Central Victoria, Hongkong, by Mosars.
Brenes & BOUGH, LIMITED, Auctioneers.
For further particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to Mens L&Rusa, Solici tors for the Mortgagee or to Mesare Hunts & HoUER, LIMITED, Auctioneers.
-(-2249 Hongkongth May, 1925,
THE BEN EINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO, ANTWERP, LONDON & STRAITS.
The Steamship "BENALDER." TONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inform. ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the harardous and/or extes Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Co., Ltd, when ce, and/or from the wharves, Delivery may be
btained.
NOTICE.
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FROM 1ST of JUNE 1912, PEDDER
INTIMATIONS
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-SECOND ORDINARY TEARLY MEETING of the Socery will be bald at the Head Office, UM BUILDING, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 2978 MAY, 1925, at Nous, for the purpose of reociting
The Repert of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1924, and of dudlaring Dividends, ste. »
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from May Idex to Mar 29th
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDEE,
Central Manager, Hongkong, May 8th, 1925,
1st of JUNE 1995, Our Officer both days inclusive. STREET (PRODEX BUILDING).
TEL. 0.
JEBSEN & Cù.
ret
NOTICE.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Wa the Undersigned are Relinquishing the" AGENCY of the
HAMBURG AMERICA LINE On the Star Exstant,
AZNHOLD & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 27th May, 1925,
CHARLES MONTAGUE ËDE,
DECEASED.
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ALL CLAIMS sgainst the state of the above Deceased must be Sent to the Undersigned forthwith.
DEACONS,
Solicitors,
Hongkong
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1925."
1230
G..
'B. "
GOVERNMENT HOUSE
On the Orion Gues
the Occasion of the First Visit PRINCE GEORGE, to Hongkong, His EXCELLINCY T Gorzzuca will be At Home from .15 r. to 7 P.M., on THURSDAY, TR. MAY, to all Those who have written their Names, in His Government Excellency's Visitors Book. House Grounde may be entered by the Main in Lower Albert Bood.
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BRITISH TRAPERS" INSURANCE
A COMANY, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the FIFTY-NINTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office. UNION BUILDING, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 29 MAY, 1995, t 1218x, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to $1st December, 1924, and of decisz- ing Dividends, etc.
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from MAY 19TH to MAY 20TH, bath days inclusive.
By Order of the Board.
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manaçır. (21914 Hongkong, May, 8th 1925.
$
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
the FIFTH-SEXTH ORDINARY NOTICE 1 HEREBY GIVEN that TEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its Head Office, UNION BUILDING, Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 29 MAY, 1925, 12.40
r, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1924, and of declar-
kazardous Godowns of tae Hongkong and Gate and wise by way of the Small Bida Gatsing Dividends, et BOOKS of the Company
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining wedelivered after the 4th June, will be subject to Bent
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before
will not. 11th June
they Gr recognized.
be
A broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 4th June, at 10 m.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Bale of Lading will be countersigned, by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON 'CO, LTD,
Agenti
"Hongkong, 27th May, 1995.
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5. S. "CAPTAINE FAURE"
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
shayd
NOTICE.
“YONSIGNEES of Cargo from DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, MOUDLESBOROUGH, LONDON, &c. also cargo from HAVRE, LA PALLICE BORDEAUX, COGNAC, in connection with , ex .. XEINAM,
hereby Steamer
informed that their Good" with the terceptage of Opium, Tissaare and Valuables are being Banded and stored at their risk inte Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godewa Co., Ltd, Kowloon, wherce Delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless Intimation is received from the Consignees before Noory Monday, the 26th inst., requesting
to be landed here.
the
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.Goods remaining unclaimed after Satunlay, the 30th iast, 1925, at Noon, will be subject to Rent and Landing Chargime must
AD
be sentia to me on or before Monday, the 1st June, 1925, or they will not be recognized.
All damaged Packages will be sramined, on Eaturday, the 30th inat, at 10a.m., by Zámore. Goddard & Douglas.
Ne Fire Insurance has been effectod.
R. RODENFUSER, Agent,
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1925,
·S.5, **PORTHOS."
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
ΝΟΤΙΟΣ
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEIL LES, & in connection
with
mbora Blommer are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, asure and Valuables are being landed and
Guests are repassted to present their Visit
48 ing Cards apon entering the Grounds.
H. V D. CORPS.
I ANNUAL
ATHLETIC MEETING
**
H.K. FOOTBALL CLUB GROUND
(HAPPY VALLEY)
DN
1st JUNE, 1925
(WHIT MONDAY)
AT FL
19 EVENTS
Including ONE MILE-OPEN
(POST ENTRIES).
THE TRANSFER
will be CLOSED from MAY 16TH to Mai 29rx, hoth days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, May 5th, 1925.
INTIMATIONS
To Connoisseurs
FINEST
OLD BROWN
BRANDY
is Unsurpassed as a Liqueur.
Exquisitely Mellow,
to
and of Fine Aroma; Delightful
the
Palate.
(Blends Deliciously with
Watson's Dry Ginger Ale)
1
Bottled at Cognac, France, especially for
The return of the number of cases-of metaphor, “Lliche Haa remarked : "The growth or beginning of nation-notifiable diseases which occurred in this wide interest in polities in, like the Colony of Hongkong during the week. In its early days ended May 3rd showed: Smallpox, 1; sprouting of grass. some bladen of gress point to the east diphtheria. 9 (one fatal); enteric fover, and some to the west; but when it is one fatal); paratyphoid. 1...
A collision occurred about noor, en fully grown the passing bracze, blown all the grass the same way." A wry pretty Tuesday at the junction" of Clevert concuption indeed; but what about the Street and Connaught Road, near whore typhoons which, in this part of the Mrs. Pasco met with an sècident; co- world, lag the grass at or in discently. A goods truck collided with ar bevelled heaps upon the earth? Wo fear approaching tram-car, and a motorene that politics in China are likely for many which was following in the rear of the yours to bear a striking resemblance, year truck could not pull up in tithe to avoid colliding with the truck which had thus by year, to the meteorological records of been brought to a standstill. All thres the China Sean"
vehicles" were damnged, but no one was injurd
'PRINCE GEORGE",
ARRIVING THIS MORNING.. H.R.H. Prince George arrives to-day:
It is very amusing to fad General Har confiding to a distinguished gathering. amang whom were many well acquainted with his history and antecedents, that he frat before he came over to Europe that the English Press had not
on the, P. & O. steamer Malia, which is reported favourably of the events he had due as Kovicon wharves at about 10 m been connected with, so he thought he The Prince will probably be met by Capk. must come to England personally in order Neville, A.D,C., representing His Ex- to show that he was a man of respo-cellency, the Governor, Liest-Colomī ibility and resonableness." Unfortunate Montague Bates and a Staff. Officer; Ty, most students of Chinese unirs, know-and-Commodore Stirling and his private him only as a military adventurer. He secretary
In honour of the Prince's visit,. HIE
was deported from Shanghat less than
a year ago The Y.-C. Laily News has the Gowenor will be at home, to-morrow. aid of him: "LITTLE Esu set himself afternoon at Government House to all residents whose names appear in His up in Shanghai as a freebooter, utilizing the security of the International Settle. Excellency's visitors' book. The function
will last from 5.10 to 7 p.m.. No special" ment as a cover for his schemes and its dress and be worn for this occasion.
neutrality in the civil wars of China as a guard for his retir. He concocted an outrageous little war of his own on the outskirts of the Settlement, endanger ing the lives and property of all ite inhabitant His conduct was so per-
MR. V. H. RASMUSSEN. DETAILS OF HIS RELEASE NOT YET AVAILABLE.
As stated in the lially, Beres yester
WATSON nicious that for ouer the foreigners a day, lir. V. A. J. J. Rasmussen, manager
A.
S.
& CO., LTD.
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Wine and Spirit Merchants.
Phone 616.
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KONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
FIFTH EXTRA RACE. MENT-
TING will be held (weather permitting) at
HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, 30TH MAY, and MONDAY, 1«r JUNE, 1925.
The First Bell will be Bug at 3 r.,
day.
The Charge for Admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.
Soldiers, and Sailor in uniform, Half Price. Members are advised that they must show thai Season Tickets to obtain Admission to the Members Enclosure.
Hongkong Office: 1a, Chater Road. London Office: 131, Fleet Street. B.C.
The Daily Pres
of the Asiatic Petroleum. Campany's
and with the consent of the Legations deported him from the city. This had
branch at Kongmogn, was released after the unanimous approval of foreigners being held captive by handits for nearly
and mest of the responsible Chines of twenty-four hours. the city. LITTLE Hsv'a' career previously
was
Very few additional' details have come
to this enterprise was not of a dissimilar to band concerning the outrage. nature In Peking, in Mongolia, wher-Yesterday morning, the General Mana- ever he had been, he disturbed the penceger of the Asiatic Petroleum Company in Hongkong received a letter from Mr. in his own interest.”
Rasmussen, following ap the brief note he When LITTLE ""Hay passed through
sent stating he was safe. In his letter Hongkong on his way to Europe, her. Ramussen stated that he was held certainly had no expectation of being captive by the bandits. for less than a received in Europe as a welcome and day, being captured on the Sunday and His fortunes sud-being released on the following morning an honoured guest.
During his brief captivity he was well denly changed while he
trented and suffered no harm, oxvéyi in sea. A change of Government occurred his feelings, which were natumally those It appears that on Sunday, accompani GYRATIONS OF "LITTLE" at Peking, bringing his party, the of indignation.
Anfu Club, into 'power. By the time he reached Europe LITTLE" HSU had come ed by Mrs. Rasmussen, he went by Ir is interesting, to read in the Home to be acknowledged in Government circles motor boat, which flew the British flag papers the views regarding China with a very distinguished statesman,' from his home at Pak Koi to Kam-Chuk,
Hau who was General
on a mission to Europe to which is situated on the river between GENERAL (nicknamed Little" Ha) regaled the study post-war political, economic and Kongmoon and Shu-shui. He arrived at THE
He was welcomed in his destination safely, and as far is m MEETING OF MEMBERS will be held people of England during his stay in military aЛairs! on SATURDAY, 6TH JUNE, 1927, at 12.30
Bach er
Member has the right of introducing 2 Non-Members to the Members Enclosure, Tickets for whom can be obtained from Mesars.
ADMISSION TO STAND-50 CENTS. INSTEAD & DAVIS at $5 each day up to Fatma, THE
TEAS OBTAINABLE ON GROUND: 212243
BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGER PUBLIC AUCTION VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
or
PROPERTY.
CITUATE at YAUMATI in the DETENDENCY
of Kowloox and COLONY of HONGKONG and known as the Remaining Portion of Kow loon Inland Lot No. 629, together with the five Menungen Erections and Buildings thereon in course of construction.
Area: 7,175 Pquare feet Annual Crown
29TH MAY, 1925,
The Stewards invite the Ladies of Hongkong
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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
YEARLY HALF
FX., in the Inxer Clus Room, Hoxaxose
CLUB ANNEX.
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CO., LTD. INDO-CHINA | STEAM_NAVIGATION
FORTY-FOURTH ORDINARY
HOMOXONG, HAY 28TH, 1925.
HSU.
which the much-fëted
"י
as well as the Company's flag, up the river
the country. When he was asked what Italy, "in France, by the League of derstood, he landed. It was not until he regarded as the most striking differ-Nations, and in Great Britain, and great! he reached the shore to visit the agent of the Company that he realised that the All ence between China and Great Britain courtesies were extended to him. he replied somewhat evasively, in words which goes to prove that it is a funny town was in the bands of bandits, wha are believed to have come from Man-hing. was forthwith made captive with which conveyed no other meaning than world we live in. It will be interesting He this: that in England the people were to gre how the Diplomatic Body which his wife, who, however, was almost im- Rent: $34.25. Terra of Crown Lease: 75 years TGEVERAL MEETING of the Com law-abiding, and used to it"; in approved his deportation, from Shang-mediately released and allowed to pro- pany T will be held at the Oess of the General China the people were not. It is true," hai, will receive the right-hand man ceed back to Pak Kai. Mr. Rasmusserk IN ONE LOT
Managers, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON C. LTD Pedder Street, Hongkong, on he said, "that we are rather anarchical," of the present Chief Executive of the was taken across to the West bank of the...
river and kept there until released. How WEDNESDAY, the 1016 JUNE, 1925, at but he quoted with approval a remark Republic of China" when he returns to 11 o'clock in the Morning, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing by. BOTUA the Accounts, and electing Directors and 'Auditors.
from the th day of December, 1894
•
M. E. V. "M. R. DE SOUBA, Auctioneer,
THE CHINA AUCTION ROOMS, China Building, TUE-DAY,
THE RED DAT OF JUNE, 1825, AT 3 O'CLOCK, P.M.
For further Particular and Conditions of Salo, Apply te
MESERE, JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
stored at their risk into the, Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon What and Godown Matter
Be
Cos Lady Kowloon, whence Delivery may pitained immediately after landing
Optional Carga will be forwarded on unload Intimation is received from the Cougares belere Noen, TO-DAY, requesting it to be, Innded hers.
ing will be countersigned by the Bill of Lading Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed, after Monday, the 1st June, 1825, at Koon, will be
abjant to Rent and Landing Charges.
All Claims fattet be sent in to me meer before
1925, pr
they will not Wednesday, the 3rd Jane,
be recognised.
All damaged Packages will be staminad Faturday the 36th fastant, af 10 mm. Messrs. Goddard & Dongisa
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
R. BODENTURER,
Agent.
Hanghong, 25th May, 1925.
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Martgagee's
ee's Solicitors,
"Prince's Buildings, Ice House Street, Hongkong,
orto
MR. E. V. M. R. DE SOUSA,...
The Auctioneer,
China Building.. Queen's Road Central Hongkong.
12206
WANTED.
CARPETS for Packing Parpones, No ANTED Sonte Old Second Hand
How Old but Must be Clean
Apply to
211738
M2 PERCY SMITH,
-6, Des Voeux Road Central.
PREPAID
"WANTED"
ADVERTISEMENTS
$30" Letters are lying at thie Offos for BazeXB, XL, X8. XYZ, YL 89, 40, 980, 979, 1609, 1890.
➡BIVATE HOTEL, quiet British Family, 1 Minute from Ferry. Next Door nee Hotel: 1, Victoria Garneva, KowLOOM, Terms:
196 From $4 Per Day kail Stour.
"British anarchist " to the Peking.
effect that China is an ideal place for
his release was acutally effected is not known at the Hangkong Office of "the Company yet, but it is probable that
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company anarchists, and that the people lose less A number of men, forced their way whatever demands the bandits made will be CLOSED from the Sup to 2 JUNE 1925, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., General Managers. Hongkong, 19th May, 1925.
TO LET
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by private brigaudage in China" than the British people lose by Government brigandage in the form of income tax It is the sort of thing that a British anarchist might be expected to say and it must be confessed that it was very natute on the part of General
into a matshel occupied by a Chiness inust have been satisfactorily met
Mr. Baamuszen is not coming to Hong- woman at Repulse Bay early on Tuesday kong, ay was expected and Mr. S... 3. morning, and with violence stole money Clark, who was sent by the head ofice Rasmussen's captare was received in and property to the value of $14, from here to Kanginoon, when news of Mr. the woman. One man has been arrested Hongkong, is on his way back here. On by the palice.
his arrival particulars of the release should be available,
+
"The sensational criminal trial in the
MR. WONG SIU TONG. STANDARD OIL COMPRADORE
STILL A PRISONER.
SEMI-DETACHED 3 HOUSES, Rooms DT Har to quote the observation with British, Supreme Court, Shangbai, of Mr. L K. Kentwell, who was Loquitted, Bathrooms, Servants Quarters and Kitchen the object of disguising the actual facts had its sequel in the French Mixed Court BABIBUTOR PATH, near University. View of Harbour. Congenial Eurroundings. Ideal of the situation in China. If only on May 20th when three of four Chinese, Home for Europeans, Beat Reasonable,
the people of China had the choice wo arrested during the last two months for have no doubt whatever which form of manufacturing and circulating bogus Wong Biu Tong, the compradore of the "brigandage" they would vastly prefer. Bank of Communications notes, were Hongkong branch of the Standard Oil . This anarchy in China, according to given prison terms ranging from four Co., who was kidnapped by robbers when The fourth man was visiting the tombs during the Ching "Little Hsu, all arises out of the fact to seven years.
Ming Festival, is still in captivity.
Apply TUNG ON INSURANCE CO., No. 2, Bonham, Strand West.
TO LET.
خست
LODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BUILD.
Apply A
GINGE (Basement).
· 2032
SECRETARY,
A. 8. WATSON & Co., Lind.
that" the people are not educated to the
idea of unity." Every military satrap
5
acquitted.
The Canton Gazelle states that Mr.
A ransom of $100,000 has been asked for by his captors, but Mr. Wong's family
to pay so largo a su
There were given by the author
The China and Japan Telephone Co., is in China will agree with him that "this Ltd., have sent out a circular informing
the early and enfe release of the kid is a pity "'; but when every self-appoint subcribers that their present subscripities to the magistrate of Panys to eluci Ed"educator" of Chinese public opinion tion contracts will expire in one calendar napped compradore. Various mensures month from the 31st inst, and that have been taken by the magistrate and vigorous search by the troops has been refuses to recognise that any other scheme
on and from July 1st their subscription made in the locality where the compra. of unity than his own has anything rate will be (in Victoria, Kowloon, and dore was kidnapped OFFLOR UNION, BUILDING TWO to recommend it, who can be surprised.
that the people of Chins are taking auch with arrangements entered into with
TO LET.
on FOURTH FLOOK
Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.
(2178
on the Peak) $108 annually, in accord
As the place where the unfortunate compradore is kept by his captors is s well concealed, great difficulty is being trailing the bandits to their lair
a long time to settle down under the new company, and approved by the experienced by the police authorities in
the republican régime! Dropping into Hongkong Government.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.