NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CLUB LUSITANO.
CONVITE
Ateem honts de convidar os Membros Direcção e os Socios do OLUS LUSITANO da Communidade Portugness insa Brmas. familias para asistirem RECEPÇÃO que terá lugar na Sala "Lusa da CaXÕES so DIA 17 DO CORBENTE as 17,30 Hozan Com- memoração do SEXAGESIMO ANIVER SARIO da insjuração do Club.
E. D. DA ROZA.
Secretario, Hong Kong, 18 de Dezembro de 1926
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TO LET-Near May Road Station Two
FLATS in the New Bortos with all Modern Conveniences. Moderate Ranta Apply A. V. APCAR & Co., LTD., 1, Des Voux Road Central
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT
DE PAUL..
IS LORDSHIP, BISHOP VALTORTA HODS NEW HOME (FOR THE
од
AGED FOUR OF THE COLONY) of the Little Sisters of the Poor at NGAU CHI WAN,
Cret KOWLOON
THE SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER, at 3 P.M., and the Little Sisters will be glad to have the honour of the pin-sence of their Benefactors on the Occasion. Hong Kong, 15th December, 1996.
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INTIMATIONS.
THE-HONGKONG. DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 1926,
PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
INTIMATIONS.
NOTICE.
The Lease will be for a Term of 99 years nad the Rent will be $ICO per annum.
It will be a condition of the Leaso that the Losses agrees to erect a Hotel within Period
Government of the Straits Settlemente Ts prepared to consider Applications for A EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL the Issue of a Lase of a piece of Crown Land MEETING of PEAK TRAMWAYS OOM-on PENANG. HILL for the purpose of erecting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
HOTEL
The Site has been, levelled and is about 54,000 PASY, LIMITED, will be held at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Pedder Street, Victoria in the Colony of Hong Kong, en MONDAY, Tq. ft in area. It is situated about 350 yards orH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1926, at 11 O'CLOCK from the Top Station of the Penang Hill Bail- in the Foxxoor, when the Subjoined Resolu-way at a height of about 2,400 feet above saa tion will
be"
Extraordinary level proposed Man Resolution, viz.
That the Begulations, contained in the printed decuraent submitted to the Mesting and for the purpose of identi- fication subscribed by the Chairman thereof be approved and adopted as the Articles of Association of the Company in substitution for and to the exclusion of all existing Articlesment to re-enter and resume possession of the "thenial." AND NOTIE 15 HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that a Further EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Compasy will be held at the Same Pince on MUNDAY, T TENTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1937, at 11 'CLOCK in the FoxNGON, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Proceeding of the
Stairs CoDfresing. above mentioned Meeting and of
if thought fit, a Special Resolution the above mentioned Resolution.
Dated this 13th day of December, 1928,
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managora.
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CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO., LTD. TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that
N An EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN & MORTGAGE CO, LTD, will be bald at the Registered Office of the Company, ST GEORGE'S BUILDING, Chater Road, Victoris, in the Colony of Hong Kong. on MONDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF JANUARY, 1927, at 2.90 o'crser in the ATTERNCOM when the Subjoined Re-
FANLING HUNT STEEPLECHASES. solution will be proposed as an Extraordinary
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH.
AT 3.15 7.M.
ADMISSION TO PUBLIC ENCLOSURE: 31. LADIES: FREE
Resolation, viz
"That the
the regulations contained in the *printed document submitted to the Mesting and for the purpose of iden "tification subscribed by the Chairman thereof be approved and adopted t "the Articles of Association of
Company in substitution for and to the exclusion of
of all existing Articles "thereof."
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AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that A Further EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will
INTIMATIONS.
FOR
CHRISTMAS
According to Mr. Kays this loss of trade is due mainly to the policy of short time maintained in Lancashire mills The less Lancashire sells," he states, the shorter the time she works, the higher, therefore, her costa-a cumulative process towards perdition only limited by
the rate at which other countries caa erect new spindles." Japan invites com- With only parison in this connection. one-tenth of the number of spindles that Lancashire has, Japan is now consuming a greater weight of cotton, and the reason is that, whereas the British mills have
of Three Years in accordance with Plans which WHAT-shall I give HER: averaged es hours a week, Japanese spin-
bare already been approved by the Government of the Straits Settlements and that failure to observe this condition will satitle the Gover
Land.
The Lessee will also be required to enter in- to Bond in the sum of $10,000 for the obser- race of the above condition
The approved Plans provide for the following sccommodation
BASEMENT FLOO→ Beception Hall with Passenger Lift and Hotel Oca, Post, Telegraph and Telephone Offices with Private Exchange.
Hair Dressing Saloon.
Luggage Boom.
Drying Room for Mattresnes, olc. ⠀
Linen Room. Wine Store.
Quarters and Duty Room with
Laratories.
or,
what shall I send Him.
Go to
WATSON'S
Me. E D. C. Wolle, Captain. Super- tendens of Police, and Capt. Bloxham, returned from a brief visit to Canton by the s.s. Fatehan on Wednesday afternoon.
Excellently bound pocket diaries are being issued by Messrs. Findlater, Mackie Todd & Co., Ltd., through their Hong Kong agents Mesara. Gilman & Co.,
Ltd.
There will be a reception, followed by a dance, at the Club Lusitano this even- ing. beginning at 40. The function is being held on the 60th Anniversary of the Club. The Lyria Orchestra are to be in attendance.
The Chief and Petty Officers of the Royal Navy, China Squadron, are holding their annual dinner and ball at the City Hall on Friday next (mas Eve). The dinner will begin at 8.15 and dancing will continue until 2 a.m.
ners have averaged 118 hours. When allowances have been made for differ ences in count and quality this means that Japan is getting approximately five times as much per spindle as Lancashire. Obviously, these are facts that must be
The Rt. Hon. the Rt. Rev. A. F. Win- faced, and manufacturers concerned are nington-Ingram, D.D., LL.D., R.C.V.O., invited to face them. Mr.. KEYNES having the Lord Bishop of London, is to be the entertained to tifin by the members of explained the position indicates
the Hong Kong Club next Thursday. The remedy-namely, to abandon the short shop will probably deliver a short time policy. Lancashire spinners, he address. says, "have been meeting their inability to market their goods on the old scale, not by closing down the weaker firms and the more inefficient plants, but by everyone working short time-thus add
Ayah Quarters and Duty Room where one has the choice of the ing the embarrassment of high overhead
with Lavstories,
Kitchen Store.
Manager's Quarters (2 Rooms with Bath, finest selections of
etc.)
GROUND FLOO
Large Lounge.
Gentlemen's Reading Room. Ladies' Retiring Room.
om. Two Tables and Bar.
Billiard Room,
Children's Playing Room. Large Kitchen
Ten Bedrooms with Private Verandahs, Baths and Lavatories.
Four Buites with Bedroom and Sitting Room and Private Verandahs.
UPPEN FLOO→→→
Spacious Lounge with Briensive Vians. Dining Room for 100 Guests with Floor suitable for Dancing,
Ample Severies with Food Lifts direct from Kitchen and Pantry.
Ten Bedrooms with Private Verandahs. Baths and Lavatories.
In
Four Suites with Bedroom and Sitting Room
BOOY
ADMISSION 40 SUBSCRIBER'S EN12 2018 DAY OF JANUARY, 1937, 40 2.30 and Frivate Verandaha.
Daly,
THE
CLOSURE on Production of BADGE 'CLOCK in the AFTERNOON for the purpose of
#2
Bubscribers can introduco Two Ladies Free, Tickets and Two, Non-Members at $5 each. obtainable fmm &. H. POTTS, % BENTAMIN & POTIS.
SPECIAL TRAIN Leaves KowlooN: 2.07 RETURN FARE: la cis, $1.50; 2nd, 90 Cents. Free Parking for Cars off the Course; 5 Each if Parked Opposite the Stands.
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receiving & Report of the Proceedings of the above mentioned Meeting and of confirming. thought fit, as Special Resolution the above mentioned Resolation.
if
A copy of the proposed naw Articles of Association of the Company with the waid Alterations, Amendments and Differences be- tween the existing nad new Articles_incor-
porated and indicated in Rod Lak can be seen during usual business hours at the Registered Office of the Company aforomid
Dated the 18th day of December, 1925. 33
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. "Bong Kong, December 15th, 1928.
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HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
HONG KONG BOXING ASSOCIATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
THIRD TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON.
HONGKONG, 2ND OCTOBER, 1917. for One
Share of this Bank Numbered 54097 in the Name of MR. LO KWONG HIN has been LOST or STOLEN, and snculd this Certificate TJESDAY, 21st DECEMBER, AT 0.15 .. not be produced to the Bank before the Dru JANUARY, 1927, a New Cortificate for the Share will be issued, and the aforesaid Certi ficate No. 8/NS 4922 will be theresiter treated by this Corporation an NULL and VOID.
AT THE
THEATRE ROYAL.
MAIN EVENTS:
13 ROCKD CONTEST FOR THE MIDDLEWEIGHT
CBAKFIONSHIP OF THE COLONI
A.B. EWIN
(H.M.S. Hermes)
STOKER TAFF HOWARD (H.M.O. Hawkins)
also
6 ROUND HEAVYWEIGHT CONTEST EDDIE EAGAN, (Heavyweight Champion, Olympic Games)
STOXER ADDISON
(EM.S. Hermes)
"and
FOUR SIX ROUND CONTESTS.
BOOKING T. MOUTRIES :-- MEMBERS:17 and 18 DECEMBER GENERAL PUBLIC:-20TH and 21st Dec.
USUAL PRICES,
+
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BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEÐ.
PUBLIC AUCTION :..
THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTY
CP
Situg'o st VICTORIA in the Colony of Hong Kong and registered at the Lane Offic is THE REMAINING PORTION OF SECTION G OF MARINE LOT No. 2. Together with the Massuage or Тепетель
and other Erections and Buildings thereon known as No. 201, The Proportion' QUEEN'S BOAD WEST uf Aunoal Crown Roat:-£2 10 N Br
ME. E. V. M. E. DE SOUSA, Auctioneer, THE CHINA AUCTION ROOMS, No. 4 DEDDELL STREET, HONG KONG, ON
WEDNESDAY,
TAX IND DAT OF DECEMBER, 1926, AT B U'CLOCK PML
For further Particulars and Conditions of Bale, apply to
Ms. GEO, K. HALL BRUTTON
啡
& Co..
Mortgagee's Bolicitors, St. George's
Building, Chater Boad.
C
Mr. B. V. M. N. DE SOUSA,
Auctioneer.
No. 4, Duddell Street. Dated the 5th day of December, 1926.
Roof Garden Suitable for Dancing.
Ample Lavatory accommodation on the Sewerage System also Hot and Cold Water- Private Telephone to every Bedroom and Electric Lights throngbaut.
Applications in Sealed Covers and marked on the outside "PENANG HILL HOTEL" will be Received at the RESIDENT COUN-
PERFUMERY de Lure thin
"If you are too busy to bring your friend to Court, I am too busy to convict," said Mr. R. E.. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy yesterday morning to the complainant in a case in which Chinese was charged with stealing a pair The defen- of shoes and some clothes.
costs to the embarrassment of high labourdant was discharged.
The termination of the short costs." time policy is, therefore, called for, and instead manufacturers are asked to sub atitute a rationalising process de- CONFECTIONERY, incom-signed to reduce, overhead costs by the amalgamation, grouping, or elimination of mills.
37
parable-Specialities' that |
This analysis is decidedly interesting in will tempt the most fastidi- several ways; but we believe that the solution of Lancashire's difficulties put REQUI forward by Mr. KEYNES, although highly ous-SMOKERS
attractive, is not so simple in its applica SITES of the latest designs.tion as might at first be supposed The abandonment of short time has been urged on manufacturers on more than one
CILLOR'S OFFICE at PENANG up to MAY A. S. WATSON 31st, 31st, 1927.
Plana can be seen and farther Information obtained at the Office of W, CAMPBELL. OMAN, F.R.LB.A., 19-20, BAYFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE.
The Government of the Straits Settlements does not bind itself to accept any application.
R. SCOTT, Resident Councillor,
PISANG...
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ANTED-For MACAD ELECTmc Co.'■
Commander R. A Yonge, R.N., left Hong Kong on Wednesday for Home by the lector after his period of service at here. He was a popular officer on the China Station and took great interest in sports and recreation. The Hong Kong ricket Club loses a strong supporter in Commander Yonge.
Passengers departing for the United Kingdom on Wednesday by the 3.8. Hector, included Mr. and Mrs. J. Ken- nedy, Mrs. P. H. and Miss Joyce Holy- onk, Lieut. Comdr. R. A. Yonge, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. W. A. Shovelton, Rev. Brother Paul, and Sir Talbot Scaris- brick.
fact
Whilst making an overhead connection. Everything that will occasion, notably by Professor DANIELS at a meeting of the Manchester Statistical Society over two years ago. But as the with the electric wires, a Chinese workman please the giver and delight outset there is the problem how to deal engaged with a number of other Tramway with the interdependence of firms in employees on a rail-repairing machine Lancashire, which, according to she on Wednesday accidentally received a the recipient.
Manchester Guardian, is so close and shock and burns to his face, neck and intimate that the liquidation of one would right hand. He was removed to hospital bring half a score tumbling down. Any in a serious condition. drastic beconstruction, therefore, would be inevitably a very ticklish, business. lt. An announcement was made at Union is this probably more than anything else Church last Sunday that on and after which Ens bolstered up the short time next Sunday, December 18th, the "hour policy and prevented any considerable of morning service would be 10.30 in- efforts at reconstruction. But when this stead of 11 as hitherto. It was said that has been said, the fact remains that o'clock was found distinctly incen- unless something is done in the way of venient by both naval and military de- reorganisation the world's markets will 'tachments, in whose interests the change be left as at present to British competi- was being made. tors. This point is stressed in some quarters at Home. It is scarcely think.
Arranged by the Social Committee, able that Lancashire will be content to
an excellent programme was provided at endure the position indefinitely. The the European Y.M.C.A., Kowloon, lass' present time offers a favourable chance night, when members of the Services were for suitable action, since the price of entertained. The Lounge was thrown cotton is low and thereby a stimulus is open to Service men and an informal given to consumption; but the chance sing song, accompanied by refreshments, must be taken at once. In trade circles took place. There was a large atten-" in England the question asked is-Will dance, and a thoroughly enjoyable time Lancashire take it?
was spent by all. Both members of the Y.3. C.A. and of the Services contributed to the capital programme.
& CO., LTD.
THE HONG KONG DISPENSARY.
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WANT A SALESWOMAN with Hong Kong Office: 11, Chater Road. Knowledge of Portuguese, English and Chinese Landen Office: 131, Fleet Street, E.C. Write stating Qualifications, etc. Fally and Salary Expected to P.O. Box No. 5, MACAO.
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Cay Order of the Court of Director, T All Modern Conveniences-Apply Box
A. H. BARLOW,
Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 9th December, 1926,
[4281 HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate No. 6/NS 4700 dated EONGKONG, 31st AUGUST, 1917, for Three Shares of this Bank Numbered 54094/ 54096 is the Name of Ma. LO KWONG LUM has been LOST or STOLEN, And abould this Certificate nct be produced to the Bank before the 9TH JANUARY, 1927, New Certificate for the Shares will be issued. and the aforesaid Certificate No. 5/NB 4780 will be thereafter treated by this Corporation as NULL and VOID.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
A. H BARLOW,
Chiel Manager, Hong Kong, 9th December, 1928.
NOT
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LET, HOUSE No. 4307, s/o Hongkons Daily Press. [307
INVESTMENT Shares Negotiated in small or large late: Houses and Flats managed and rented for owners going home. Mortgages arranged on secured properties Tielding good interest. Apply the HONG. KONG SMALL INVESTORS' BUARE TILLFHONE C. & REAL ESTATE CO. 4030.
то
TO BE SOLD, ca TO BE LET Farnished on Lesse. "MARTINHOE," No. 458, BARKER ROAD, PEAL.
OTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that the Certified Transfer Deed for One Share of this Bank Numbered 61659 in the Name of MR. ANTHONY HENRY CARROLL stated to have been completed by Mrs. E. M. STAPLETON has boen LOST OF STOLEN A and should this Certified Transfer Deed not be produced before the 9 JANUARY, 1927, a New Certified Transfer Deed will be ined, and the aforesaid Missing Certified Transfer Deed will be thereafter treated by this Oor- paration as NULL and VOID.
By Order of the Court of Directors," A. EL BARLOW,"
Übiel Manager. Hong Kong, 8th December, 1926.
Apply Box No. 4299,
e/o Hongkong Daily Press.
TO LET.
(+998
EUROPEAN SHOP in NATHAN ROAD, KOWLOON,
Apply to:- HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD. Alaxanda Buildingr.
4025]
TO LET.
The Baily Press.
Hare Kose, Dic 17, 1926.
THE PROBLEM FOR LANCASHIRE.
Now that peace has been restored in the coalfields of Great Britain and the Captains of Industry are at liberty to take stock of the position in which they and themselves, it is not aury ising that Lancashire cotton manufacturers are ask- ing whether they ought not to endeavour to revive their trade. "Cotton plays such a large part in the export trade of
One Chinese case of enteric fever was reported during Wednesday.
Mr. P. H. Holyoak and Miss Joyce Holyoak left for Home on Wednesday by the Blue Funnel liner Hector.
A members and friends' party, at which a whist drive was held, took place at the Helena May Institute last evening,
A Chinese charged-before Mr. Lindsell yesterday with cutting saplings from the hill side, was fined $50 or 14 days' hard
labour.
Another successful and well attended dianer dance, with the "Black Cat in attendance, was held at Orchestra' the Kowloon Hotel last night.,
The annual prize giving at the Kowloon Junior British School (Cua Club Hill) is at 11 am next Tuesday, when Mrs. R. M. Dyer will distribute the prizes.
About 12.30 on Wednesday night a Chinese was seen to be in difficulties in the harbour, and was picked up by "a | Polles launch. The man was in an ex- kausted condition and unable to make say atatement at the time, and was taken away in an ambulance for medical treat meat. It appears that the man was of advanced years and while a passenger in a sampan crossing the harbour fell over the side. He has since recovered from the effects of his immersion.
A robbery with violence took place yesterday afternoon at West Point, a Chinese married woman being the victim. It appears that about two o'clock three. men entered the first floor of No. 7, Catchick Street, gaining admittance on the old excuse that they were looking for
ecmeone..
Two of the men seized the
woman, gagged her tied her up, and forced her into the kitchen. Afterwards, the robbers ransacked the floor, decamp- ing with money and clothing." The value
Mrs Thompson, of the Advertising and of their haul is not known. Publicity Bureau, who has been a patient In connection with Mr. J. P. Braga's
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be an agricultural show for the New Territories with a view to encouraging again in a few days.
From now until the end of the month farming, pig breeding and poultry rais the Cable Companies are accepting tele-ing, etc., in the New Territories, the Rev. grams containing Christmas and New, B. Wells has been asked to co-operate with the Government in this matter. Year greetings at approximately one quarter of the ordinary rates.
The proposal to form a Committee to deal with this matter is under consideration," Failing to appear before Mr. T. T. W. and its personnel will consist partly of Ainsworth, at the Kowloon Magistracy Government officials, and also of focal yesterday, to answer a charge of unlawful residents and experts. A poultry show Possession of 745 po piu lottery tickets may be the initial venture. The possi a married woman of Temple Street,bility of generally developing the New Hunghom, forfeited her bail of $250.
Territories is being considered by the Government. Every available seat for the two final performances of "The Pirates of Pan- zance," to-night and to-morrow night, has been sold. The boxes have been taken and many more tickets could have been disposed of.
LET-From 1st AraIL to DECERUER Britain, and has been for generations in the French Hospital for the past two suggestions at the meeting this week of
factor in relations HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING | Rooms at 74, BOWEN ROAD. Moderate
CORPORATION.
Termax to Reliable Tenants. Apply F.O. Box with Chin, that the subject is of general
1215 No. 45L.
interest. It has been brought promin- ently to the front in England during the Last few weeks by Mr. J. M...KEYNES, the distinguished ecocomist and editor of the Nation and Athenaeum, and is being discussed very earnestly. Stated briefly, bis argument is that Lancashire has lost a third of the export trade she had before the war; this loss is not a tem porary decline due to a passing wave of depression, but a loss that appears year after year in the post-war trade returns The decline is peculiar to Lancashire, because after allowing for temporary de- pressions in 1921 and 1324, the world con- sumption of cotton has increased and is now well above pre-war levels, Germany and Russia have suffered a decline, but not to the same extent as Britain; else- where Continental producers and com. petitors outside, Europe are working full time and increasing their capacity every
No [4285
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LTD.'--
THE Certificate No. 1653 for One Silver
Share No. 1138 now converted into Five Gold Shares in this Society standing in the Name of CHAS. E. RICHARDSON of Hong Kong has been declared LOST, and if at the expiration of One Month from the Date hereof the boys Document be not forthcoming the said Certificate will be deemed Cancelled and of No Effect, and a NEW Certificate for the
(O. 44, DUDDELL STREET,
Apply to
THE HON. SAGENTARY,
CLUB LUSITANO.
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PREPAID "WANTED",
ADVERTISEMENTS.
LETSTOWFORD No. 2" Five Gold Shares will be issued in a stead by BANTAM ROAD, Three Stories, Six Rooms, Five Bath Rooms, Kitchen, Barrants" Quarters, Recently Repaired and Renovated
Apply DEACONS, PRIYERS BUDDING,
[216 year.
the Bociety.
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FAUL LAUDER,
General Manager,~- Hong Kong, 22nd November, 1928.
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An extraordinary general meeting of the China Provident Loan and Mortgage Co, Ltd., is to be held at the Registered office of the Co., St. George's Building, Chater Road, on Monday, January 3rd, 1927, at 2.30 p.m. At this meeting the" At the Supreme Court this afternoon-subjoined resolution will be proposed as noon, Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., on behalf an extraordinary resolution, viz., That of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking the regulations contained in the printed Corporation, Ltd, will apply for leave document submitted to the Meeting and to appeal against the recent decision of for the purpose of identification subscrib- the Puiane Judge in connection with the ed by the Chairman thereof be approved "mutilated bank note ca58.".
and adopted as the Articles of Associa-" tion of the Company in aubstitution for A Cantonese lukong was charged at the and to the exclusion of all existing Central Magistracy yesterday with the Articles thereof. A further extraordi theft of a book of water accounts vou-nary general meeting of the Company chers: Mr. McCallum, appearing for the will be held at the same place on Thurs defendant, asked for a date for the heat day, January 20th at 2.20 p.m
the above ing, and the case was accordingly ad confirm, if thought fit,
resolution. journed until Saturday,
to
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