NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE
THE HONGKONG UNIVERSITY EN- INGREING SOCIETY will hold its ANNUAL DINNER on SATURDAY, 19TH DECEMBER 1925, at Bo'czocx, in the GT FALL of the UNIVERSITY.
Graduates and Fast Members who wish to Join and bring Guest are Requested to Apply to the Hor. 'BECRIMARY, HL T. K. LAU, MOON HALL, Charge $3.00 Par Brad,
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THE ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
BE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held in the Board Room of Meri JARDIN, MATTESON & Co., LIDA on TUESDAY, 15TH DECEMBER 1925, at 6.30 ..
of
BL-Andas! Report, Election Officers, Committee and Auditors; to consider the Question of Extensive Repairs to Fanling Club Houses.
Any other Resefations to be, ambmitted to the Meeting and Nominations for the General Committee should reach the Undersigned Not Later Than 5 r., the IITH DECEMBER.
By Order of the Committee, E. D. KATTHEWS,
Secretary, R.H.K.G.C
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Hongkong, 2nd December, 1993.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S
SOCIETY,
ANNUAL BALL
TO BE HELD ON
FRIDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1925.
THE Above Date has. Now been Fixed for
the ANNUAL BALL
REEL PRACTICES will take place in the
UNION
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
INTIMATIONS
INTIMATIONS
INSURANCE SOCIETY OF STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 7 PER CENT.
CANTON, LTD.
NOTICE
THE UNDERSIGNED Resumes Charge From
THIS DATE
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 1st December, 1925. 2927
BRITISH TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE
THE UNDERSIONED Resumes Charge From
THIS DATE.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 1st December, 1995.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD.
NOTICE.
THE UNDERSIGNED Regumes Charge From
THIS DATE.
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUUER,
General Manager.
Hongkong, 1st December, 1925,
LOAN 1921-1926.
"OLDERS of BONDS of the sbare Loan are Beminded that their Bends ara Redeemable at Par on IT MAY, 1926, after which Data all Interest will Caso whether
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD 1925
INTIMATION
WATSON'S
AERATED WATERS
Payment of the Principal has been demanded ARE PREPARED FROM REAL
or not
necessary for
Hokies of It will be "REGISTELLO BONDS" to surrender them at the TREASURY, SINGAPORE, and at the same time to give a Receipt for the Money Bevoited in Exchange.
Registered Holders Not Resident
FRUIT ESSENCES.
Swarms, who have not already made arrang GUARANTEED
ments
ith SGAPORE BANKA, can, on applica
ties to the COLONIAL TREASURES,
SINGAPORE O obtain a Form authorising some the PinARER BONDS of the abort Loan Bank or Person in SINGAPORE to Receive
on their behalf.
will be Paid for ग
ABSOLUTELY PURE.
and some Post the Palivuy at the TreasuTEXRA | LEMONADE-Hà
after the 1er MAY, 1928.
in the Colony on. Or
BEGISTERED BONDS may at any tima before 19TH APRIL, 1926, be Exchanged for BEARER BONDS at the TREASURY, SINGAPORE. A Small Charge is made for the Exchange.
A. M. POUNTNEY
Tressure STYLITS SETTLEMENTS,
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TWO
B.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
D
TO LET.
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WO BOOMS, Tor FLOOR, QUEEN 'S'
BUILDING.
Apply HOLYOAK, MASSEY & CO., LTD. (2880
TO LET.
FERENCE
the
obtained
The Medical Officer of Health's return
for some time, but, possibly the reasons that explain delays in many other con-of notifiable diseases for last week shows. nections apply in this base also. The are dut suggesting that all has been done that might reasonably be expected in the
direction of improving our hospital accom
modation. This subject, combined with
cases of small-pox (all imported), ono fatal Chinese ease of hiphtherin and 3 Chinese cases of entarie fever.
The St. Andrew's Ball in Hongkong. is now announced to be held on Friday.
Public Heath questions generally, might February 6th Readers are referred to
..
the announcement appearing among to- day's advertisements which also gives the dates Axed in the Reel dances,
well engage the, carnest attention of a Special Commission.
The Government cannot well be blamed
much money on for not spending as
Mr. Justice Gompertz on reaching No hospitals as it does on roads.
Singapore was the guest of Sir Laurence Government in the world does that The Guillemard at Government House, and two things cannot well be contrasted or he took the opportunity of visiting the associated. The governing idea in the Bungeme Court, where be met the judges real construction of roada is to open attending the Singapore Court of Appeal. from new building sites, and incidentally,
The annual general mecting of the Lemons grown in Southern to reduce overcrowding the worst of
modern social evils." We believe that, Royal Hongkong Gall Club is called for Italy.
Tuesday, December 15th. The advertise- generally speaking, money spent on road RASPBERRYADE-Is prepared construction in Hongkong is money wellent appearing in another column men-
with the juice of raspberries spent and will, in time, bring in good grown in England and returns. Even in the case of the much Tasmania.
criticised Stubba Road we believe the FORMAZONE THE cost has been practically covered already NON-ALCOHOLIC by the sale of the building sites along it. Similarly the development work which CHAMPAGNE. It possesses
has been going on in the neighbourhood the characteristic stimulating and refreshing qualities of of Deep Water Bay is making road con struction in that region a revenue-earning Champagne and has £
undertaking. If one or two roads made delicious flavour.
in the Colony may at the present time
CEY HALL OR FELDAY, 1915 FEBRUARY, EALED TENDERS will be Received O FLAT SPACIOUS BULTE STONE GINGER BEER The be regarded as extravagances, it may
5.30
to
77.
and on TUESDAY, 93RD FEBRUARY, From
Arrangements
for Ball Tickets for Members and their Guests will remain as already ins- tracted for the Original Date unless the Notified in Writing HONORARY SECRETARY of any Changes on or before. THURSDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY, 1926.
Owing to the Resignation of Ma. A RITCHIE, the Duties of How. BELLTART will now be undertaken by the Undersigned.
A. K. MACKENZIE, c/o MEST, HOLTOAK, MASSEY & CO. LI 2940] Queen's Bailding
TO BE LET OR SOLD.
FULLY
LY FURNISHED BUNGALOW 1 Cherre Car
For further Particolare, Apply to:- DEACONS,
1, Des Vant Road, Central
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"THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION" Co.
STEAMER FOR STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, & LONDON:
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED ....FOR BATAVIA. PERSIAN GULF,
CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
..
НЕ Бteamship
THE
"KASHMER"
Captain R. H. STRINGER, OBER.N.R., carry ing His Majesty's Maill be despatched from this Porton or coat THURSDAY, 10TH DECEMBER, 19 at Noox, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Parts.
And Tea for Italy, France Bik. and London (ndar arrangement) will be transhipped at Bembey into the Mail Steamer proceeding thirect to Marseilles and London.
Parcels will be received at this Ofice until The contente
5 7.x the Day before Salling
and value of all packages must be declared.
For further Particulars, Apply to--
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & COS.
Agenta Hongkong, &rd December, 1925.
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PRINCE LINE FAR EAST SERVICE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FOX NEW YORK.
THE Steamship
Port.
"SIBERIAN PRINCE
above having arrived from the on and inst, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being lauded at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong. kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown
the Office of the O.C., B.A.S.C., HAD QUARTER OFFICI, Victoria Barracks, Hong- Long, until 12 O'CLOCK Noor on FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER, 1925, fer the Supply of FUEL WOOD for the Military for Feriod of 3 Months commencing Isr JANUARY, 1936.
Tander Forms and any necessary Information may be obtained at the above Office between the Hours of 10 AM and ́1 .. Daily, except SUNDAYS.
NOTICE.
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T The GENERAL MEETING held on A NOVEMBER 2024, the Shareholders of
the SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DE GÉRANCE. DE LA BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE have decid ed to increase the Capital of the Company to Fr. 20,000,000 and to alter the Name to BANQUE FRANCO-CHINOISE POUR LE
COMMERCE ET L'INDUSTRIE."
&T
or About MARCH, 1926, WHOLE OFFICES in the FRENCH BUILDING
CENTRAL, (between ChaXTHE BANK and VICTORIA BUILDING, No. 8, QUIN'S BOAD MCASTLE HAYX).
Apply to--- BANQUE DE LINDOCHINE,
Chaber Road.
12607
TO LET.
YOMMODIOUR PREMISES on GROUND. FLOOR, 16, DES Veror ROAD CENTRAL. Would make Admirable Showroom. For full particular, apply to—
THE MANAGER, HONGLONG AND Ceuta Gas Co.
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TO LET.
LODOWNS in ALEXANDRA BEELD.
Apply
This New Name does not imply any change in the Organisation of the Company but has GINGS (Basement): been adopted for the sole purpose of emphasis. ing the Franco-Chinese character of the
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IN H.B.M. CONSULAR COURT, AMOY,
PROBATE JURISDICTION.
IN THE MATTER OF TER ESTATE OF ALLEN JULIUS DENNYS, Laty OF THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFOZATION, AMOT.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has made An Ordez Limiting the Time for Sending in Claims to or Against the sbeve Estate to the FIFTEENTH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1825. Crediters and Claimants are hereby Required to Send their Claims to the Undersigned. e/o the HoxeKONG & SHANGHAI BAXIING CORPORATION, AMOY, by the above Dated this Twenth-sixth day of November
Sz. G. R. CLARK, Administrator. Hongkong, 30th November, 1925.
Date
1925.
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ART EXHIBITION
JAPANESE OLD PRINTS, IVORY CARVINGS, SUBEENS, OLD SILK BROCADES, etc., etc., MESSRS. KOMOR & KOMOR, ALEXANDEL BUILDING, DIS Vaux BOLD,
TEN DAYS ONLY.
AT
70%
MR. K. HAYASHI of Toxo will Exhibit Over 3,000 Prints by the Best-known Masters, -PRIVES Ranging From 60 cents to $2,000 Each
Fine Embroidered Screens, Bear Crystal Chaing, Friest and Haori Costa, Will be on Limited, Kowloon, and stored at View for 10 Daraton is Extended to All Consignees risk and expense
"A: Cordial Invitation. All broken, chafeci, and damaged Goods Lovers of Art are to be left in the Godowns, where they
29123 will be examined on Wednesday, 9th instant
at 10 a.rs.
All Claims must be presented within fifteen. days of the steamers.
mera arrival hore, afor saunot be recognized
which date the admitted after the Goods
No Claime
have left the Godowas, and
remaining
All Goods andelivered after the 9th
instant will be subject to Rent
Consignes of Cargs are hereby notified
KOMOR & KOMOR.
PUBLIO AUCHION.
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SECRETARY,
A. 8 WATSON & Co, Lab.
TO LET.
FFICKS in UNION BUILDING- OTHER ROOMS on Fur 200
Apply UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
JANTON, LTD.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO'S STEAMER. SOUDAN."
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ARRIVED KORGzowe ow ler Dec, 1925. Fax BOMBAY, COLOMBO & STRAITS, ONSIGNEES of Carge by the abure named Tessal are hereby informed that their Goods as being landed and placed az z xix in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where sach Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained. the Goods are landed.
".
only genuine Stone Ginger he said of them that their object is to Beer in the East. Prepared induce people to get away from over by a special process of crowded districts; and, speaking genes fermentation which gives it ally, the public expenditure on road- the distinctive flavour which making is easily justified. If Mr. Powrz had advocated spending money on has is so pleasing to the palate.
pitals without weakening his case hy reference to constructive and admirable work, the observation might well have been accepted without criticism.
SOLE AGENTS';—
The remarks about the race course and
tions among the basiness to be trans acted is the question of extensive repairs to the club-houses at Fanling.
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The memorial picture of the late Mr. Chau Six Ki, a fictim of the Po Hing which is being unveiled by H-E. The Fong flood disaster this past summer, Governor (Mr. Cecil Clementi, Q.M.G.), at St. Stephen's College this morning at 10.30, was presented to the College by the College Council,
A. S. WATSON the University are open to much the same s
& CO., LTD.
Aerated Water Manufacturers,
ESTAULIAHED 1841
BIRTH.
GELLING On December 2nd, at the French Hospital, to ELSIS, wife of J. H. GELLING, a daughter 2942
Hongkong Office: 1. Chater Road. London: Ofee: 131, Fleet Street...E.C.
The Daily Press.
Hosesong, DICEMBER 30, 1925.
PULPIT CRITICISM,
When Sir Clad Severn passed through Singapore on his way home, one of the newspapers after recapitulating the fare well presentations made to him in Hong- *** With al bis
accustomed urbanity and looks" not whit the thinner for what he has gone
kong remarked, that
honours Sir Claud has preserved his
through."
3
The office equipment department of Messrs. Dodwell & Co, Lt, has been removed from No. 1, Duddell Street, to more central premises on the ground floor of Queen's Building. The depart ment which houses a variety of makes of Underwood typewriters, Ronco office appliances, Burroughs adding machines, safe-cabinets and vault doors, etc., is in charge of Mr. R. A. Westlaye
Mr. William Heughan, the Scottish singer and actor, who recently visited comment. The last person to label our Hongkong, was the guest of honour and race-course “Indicrous should be a ag at the tifon dance by the Shanghai Rotary Club last Saturday at the parson, for in comparison with other Majestic Hotel. In addition to the race courses it is free of the worst tempta.umbers by Mr. Heughan, there were several selections by the Majestic Or- tions. There are no book-makers, so chestra and following the tifa there was
dancing. professional jockeys, no demi-mondes st our amateur races. We must have some. sort of recreation and if it is “ludicrous," why, anything that makes us smile, even an amusing sermon, is welcome. The Government does not subsidise the racer, but it has heavily subsidised the Unier- aity. It gave the land on which the buildings stand, and that site has been
On Monday Mr. J. J. Harrington was presented with a handsome silver tea set and a silver mounted blackwood tray by yard and Engineering of Hongkong, the European Staff of the Taikoo Dock- Ltd., on the occasion of his leaving the Dockyard., Mr. Harrington who came to the Colony from Australia had been at the Taikoo Dock for 18 years. Ho ia going to settle down in America
The English Revit for November haa
he valued at two dollars a square foot, bran article by Mr. J. O. P Blund in which returns to his attack on misguided two million dollars in all. It gave, in political activities by missionaries in China. The article, which bears the 1921, a capital sum of about one and title, Sowing the Wind in China,
commences with the following quotation three quarter million dollars to the en-
from Ku Hung Ming's "Papers from a dowment funds. It gives annually a Viceroy's Yamen," published in 1901: contribution from the public funds of Missionaries are responsible for the only too deep causes of the hatred of 830,000. We think Mr. POWELL will agree foreigners among the Chinese. THE courgeous sermon preached by the that facts like these when they are
With regard to the searching of mail Rev. T. B. FowELL in St. John's Cathe-remembered rather weaken his argument, bags by strike pickets, the Canton Gazette says, representations.were made dr. appears to have become more and do, indeed, redound to the credit of to the Reconstruction Department by the topic of conversation than sermons the community. As for public interest postal authorities and the matter was
Binally submitted to the Canton Govern usually are in Hongkong. We all samire in the University, we can only suggest ment. After a decision was reached by the man who speaks out fearlessly, even that our cwn files afford abundant proof the Government, the Strike Committee though we may not agree with all he that public interest has not been lacking. says, and we are sure Mr. POWELL is the
While we criticise, we can still admire Optinual Goods will be lauded here unless ist man to resent friendly criticism. and applaud the clergyman who freel; It is the references in the sermon to speaks out what is-in-his mind. The Goods not cleared within 3 days, including certain disquieting signs" in our own position is difficult for many. It will be No Fire Insurance be affected by us in Colony which strike home most forcibly, remembered, that there was a dreadfu!
ase whatever,
must be left in the We pour out money with both hands uproar a few years ago because one Godowns for and the Company's surveyors, Meas. Gunday for motor roads," the preacher said, clergyman in Hongkong freely expressed
DOUGLAS at 10 am on Mondays and while our grants for libraries, educa- bis views about the Bible, and the day the wedding took place of Mr. Austen All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- tion and hospitals are measured with a zealots wanted to drive him out of the sented to the Undersigned on or before the 21st Dec.,
This vessel brings on Cargo from Parsian Galf ex B.LS.N. and B. & P.SH. Company's Stamera.
Instructions have been given to the contrary 6 hours before arrival of the Steamer.
date of arrival will be subject to Rent
Damaged Packages the ComignseN, |
Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
1925, or they will not be recognized carefulness which invites cynicism. Cal-fold. Since the war we have heard much No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Eure and art with us are given a back about the failure of the Churg
have left the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co,
Agrota Hongkong, 30th November, 1825.
THE
HE Undersigned have received Instruc tions of Bell by ppter
·PREPAID
PUBLIC AUCTION
ON
that they must produce un Import Permit TUESDAY, THE 821 DECEMBER, 1995, signed by the
Exports, Superinendent of Imports &
before Bills
of Lading can be countersigned, quan zal ni No Fire Insurance has been effected Billa of Lading will be countersigned by FURNESS (FAR-RAST), LTD. 2nd Floor, King's Building, Connaught Bond, Hongkong,
Telephone No. 8165. [2939
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1995.
NOTICE,
THE Office of the GERMAN CONSU- LATE Has Been REMOVED to the Ent FLOOR, PEDDER BUILDING, 12, PROD 2933 By th
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WANTED"
ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR THE KOWLOON NAVAL DEPOT,
COMMERCING at 9,30 AM.
OLD AND SURPLUS VICTUALLING *VSTORES,*
Comprising Table Linen, Implementa, Serge, Fienzel, &, Remnants, Blankets, Bandry Articles of Me and Table Gear fincluding Electro Plated Wam), Clothing, Condemand Provisions for Foultry Feeding, 40, u Terms of Sals As DETAILED IN CATALOUS
LAMMERT BROTHERS, By Appointment Anetioneers
bu to the Admiralty,
[2011 Hongkong, November 25th; 1925.
to in fluence the masses, but we should hear less of is if there were more sermons of the kind preached in St. John's Cathedral last Sunday morning..
An enjoyabla dance, under the auspices of the H.M.S. Titanic Dance Club, was held in the Royal Naval Canteen Theatre last night.
ordered that henceforth no pickets will be allowed to search the parcels them- se ves, but should be accompanied by of cers of the Reconstruction Department. in their search.
LOCAL WEDDING.
SPARY-WEBR.
At the Union Church, Kowloon, yeater
Spary (electrical department, P.W.D.,, second son of Mr. Spary and the Inte Lieat. Spary, of Gillingham, Kent, and Miss Ida Mary Webb, eldest daughter of Captain and Mrs. G. E. Webbe The Rev. J. Hurace Johnaton officiated
lace our somewhat ludicrous race-
The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, MH Stainfield, was at meetings are taken more seriously than
tired in a gown of white satin and geor- the University.
gette, trimmed with beads, and she also wore a bridal veil and a wreath of orange This criticism should not be passed
blossoma and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and roses. She had unchallenged. The shortcomings
of the
her bridesmaid Misz Nancy McEwen, who Government in regard to hospitals may
wore a dress of blue, crêpe de chine and be readily admitted, but apathy on the
georgette, with hat to match, and who carried a bouquet similar to that of the part of the public cannot justly be im-
bride. JOB SALE-Dachshund Furries (Fe-
The record of rainfall at the Botanic The bride's mother was attired in a misdes). Imported Stock Apply-Box puted. The local Fress has for year Gardens for the month of November was dress of champagne crêre de chine, No. 146, efo Hongkono Daily Prem." [148
urged the need of better provision, and 1.19 inches. Of this 60 in fell on trimmed with beads,
Mr. D. W Waterton was the best N
TURSE (ENGLISH) Wanted At Once or the Bowloon Residents Association has November 25th
man, being assisted by Mr. Charles E. Early Spring for Children of 5 and 3 Years of Age. Apply-Box No. 147, c/o Hong been particularly insistent in the matter. HMS Durhan left for Shanghai Terry as groomsman. Mr. Andrews was
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The result has been that better provision yesterday. The 88 Japanese craiser at the organ.
held at the home of the bride's parents, left, on Monday for Singapore, ALES ASSISTANT. Old established Bri- has been made in Kowloon, and it has late, which came into port last week, After the ceremony, a reception was Leys Buildings, where Mr. and Mrs tish House in Singapore invites Applios been definitely decided to build a large tions from British Bubjects of European birth
The Her, Father E. A Lane, of the Spary received the congratulations of or Post of Field Man Good Opening for Hospital and Nursing Home on the island Maryknoll Mission and Director of the their numerous friends. The honeymoon Young Man possessing Good Health, Miners.
costume being of grey" and Energy. Knowledge of Malay and Dutch of Hongkong as a War Memorial. In St. Louis Industrial School, has been is being spent at Macao, the bride's
appointed to Manchuria, and will leave going-away decided Arveta. Copies of all Testimonials cidentally, it occurs to us that little has by the as. President Jackson on Decem- material with hat and wrap cost to Hequired. Apply Box Ho 148, of Hongkong.
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been heard of the progress of that schemeber 11th
match
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