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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

-COMPANIES... (WINDING UP) No. 1 of 1930,

IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCES 1911 to 1999

AND

IN THE MATTER OF THE INDUS- TEIALAND COMMERCIAL BANK LTD.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that, by an Order of the Court dated the 4TH DAY of, JULY, 1830, the

Official Receiver was appointed Provi. sional Liquidator of the above-named Company.

-Dated the 14th day of July, 1950.. E P. H. LANG, Oficial Receiver and Provisional Liquidator.

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HONG KONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that IT IS NOT JE DA bat Share, abject to deduction of Income Tax has been declared for the HALF TEAR ending 30TH JUNE, 1930, at the Bate of 1/3 per Dollar.

THE DIVIDEND will be parable on and after MONDAY 1178 AUGUST, 1930, at the Offices of the Corporation,' where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1930.

WEATHER REPORT.

Yesterday's weather report, fore- cast and remarks, issued by the Royal Observatory at 3.10 p.m. stated:

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TYPHOON WARNING.

The following typhoon warning has been received by the American Consulate General from the Manila

Observatory: ---

* News and Views

Captain G. FV. Scott-Douglas,

Replying to a question in the the distinguished polo playor, re- House of Commons, Mr. Philip cently died at King Edward VII. Showden, the Chancellor of the The various departments of the Hospital, London, from concussion Exchequer, said the total estimated public service have their facts and received in an accident at Temple-cost of the Zambesi Bridge scherne, figures all ready for investigationton, near Richmond Park. His including railway extensions, was by the Committee. They are each pony came in collision with that of a little over £3,000,000. The British in a position of advantage when another player while he was taking Exchequer, was responsible for part in the Young Cup competition. the non-expert arrives on the scene Captain Scott-Douglas animal fell £500,000 and the Nybegland. Gov- to see how the wheels go "round. on him. He died without recover-erament for just over £2,300,000. Can a layman be expected to ob Douglas, a brother of Sir George:

ing consciousness. Captain Scott- serve where economy might be efect- Douglas. Bt., married the Countess ed in carrying out the duties of the of St. Germans, nee Lady Blanche Medical Department t-bat a doctor Somerset, elder sister of the Duke of Beaufort. Her first husband lost

anger on waste in the Education Department with the certainty of}

amount of Pure Carbolie Cyclone or typhoon E. of Northern Cxpenditure. There are occasions, might. Can the layman put his his life in the hunting field.

Acid specified.

cent.

15 per

10

THE REGISTER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be CLOSED from 20 MONDAY, TH JULY to BATUR DAY, AUGUST (Both Days in- clusive), during which period No Transfer of Shares can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

V. M. GRAYBURN,

Acting Chief Manager.

Hong Kong 8th July, 1930.

[9628

HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

OR Reasons given to Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the Company, held on 7th MAT, 1930, the Directors have decided to CANCEL the Existing Share Certificates and to REPLACE them by New Share Certificates of a different Colour,

All Shareholders are therefore 18. quested to send their Share Certificater to the Registered Office of the Company BE ALEXANDRA

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The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, JULY 15, 1930.

however,

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that money is being wasted which Economics is an interesting and an could be saved by good manage important branch of study-increas ment. In some cases even a hasty, ingly so in these complicated days, assertion of this character is true, of trade and industry, but it cannot both in regard to public and and is not meant to concern itself private spending departments, Un-with the saving of dollars and gents The typhoon is now about 100 less constant vigilance is exercised in the running at a business. miles to the SW. of Shanghai, there are small leakages here and was Not Local Experts? moving northward. There are in-there-duplication of duties-over- dications of a depression forming to the E. of Luzon,

lapping of responsibilities--which Local Forecast: S. winds; increase the total payroll, imper- mapderate; cloudy; occasional rain.

ceptibly at first, but eventually representing a substantial loss to taxpayers or shareholders. In such circumstances economy is obviously possible, but will not be effected unless the attention of those respon-

A new attempt to increase the sible for the spending of money it

anti-religious movement in Russia called to the necessity for reducing

is reported. As it is now bring realised that the Russian people must have something to worship, plan is being worked "out by the auch suggested

Bolsheviks for elevating to the rank, economies can be carried out only

Miss Mary Pickford turned cook of a religion a new cult based on Libertyy at the expense of efficiency-in which a man who is himself an educa-in honour of the British Navy at a the Red Trinity of case it is no economy to reduce tionist? Can the head of a com-

party given by Mr. John Loder, the equality, and fraternity." It is British film star, to officers of thought by this means that the expense if the standard of efficiency mercial house realise where money HM.S. Dauntless at the Malibu masses, who are more susceptible to

Stars present mysticism than to political argu might be saved in the Public Beach, last month. is to be lowered;

at the party included Dolores Dement, will be more easily persuaded. Some weeks ago, when the ques- Works Department as quickly as Rio, Charles Farrell and Norman

to accept Bolshevist" ideals Part London Office: 53, Fleet Street,tion of increased salaries for Gov-an architect and civil engineer Kerry. After the midshipmen had of the money spent on Communist crament servante was before the Was it not possible to include in Mr. Loder's car, driven by his chief, erecting temples dedicated to the been sent back to Santa Monica in propaganda will be devoted to Legislative Council, Sir WILLIAM the Committee men having this to rejoin their ship, Lieut. Comdr. future Soviet cult. PEEL accepted the proposal made by practient, knowledge, or give the Hutchinson arrived at the party Mr, OWEN HUGHES that a Com- Committee power to co-opt such too late for dinner. Miss Pickford insisted on invading the kitchen

A new British airship, half a#: mittee be appointed. to ascertain

men to assist them in arriving at and cooking his dinner, which con: large again as the R.100 and R. 101 what, if any, economy could be judgments? It will be quite simple sisted of soup, fish, and omelette (now the biggest in the world) and effected in the various public de- to recommend the dismissal of a few and waffles with maple-syrup. The twice the size of the Graf Zeppelin following evening, at a dance given may be built, according to a state- partments composing the Civil Eer typists and office-boys, or even a

on board the Dauntless, to which a ment made by Lord Thomson in the two junior clerks and number of stars were invited, Miss House of Lords if all goes well with vice. His Excellency then declared dozen or THE AFFAIRS OF MESSRS. his own opinion was that we are minor officials, but more than that Pickford described her kitchen ex experiments now being made. Ones best with existing British airships.. Lord Thompson said would take HONG KONG & CO., somewhat overloaded in the matter is expected if-and it must be re- of personnel, and that, further, membered the point is not yet estab-

A dinner party which did not place in a flight to Canada and You will enjoy a Most SHAREHOLDERS: in this old-establish- there is room for retrenchment in listed--the Civil Service is over-break up until early in the morning anether to India in September. wedding of the ex-Crown Prince of was impossible to give an idea of Refreshing and Luxurioused concern having expressed some other directions" In publishing staffed. We believe the heads of marked the celebration of the silver Until the test flights are finished it doubt as to whether the business the Governor's commenta we said departments are all keenly desirous Germany in the ex-Kaiser's castle what the future airship policy is Bath by using

management is being conducted that detaile regarding the composi- of maintaining a high standard of at Doorn last month. Flowers were going to be. If the fights, as he alists and Dutch friends of the proved satisfactory, it might be with a proper regard for econoiny, tion of this Committee. and its efficiency with due regard for sent to the castle by German roy-thought was likely to be the case, WATSON'S

the Chairman of the Board of terms of reference, would be await economy: This does not mean that Hehenzollern family. Several Dutch urged that construction should pro- Directors has appointed a Comed with interest-particularly in no reduction or re-distribution is friends were also invited to the cred forthwith of a 7,500,000 cubic, HOUSEHOLD

mittee of Inquiry to go into the view of the citicisms made concern possible. It means that heads of dinner, which was attended by the airship.

ex-Kaiser, the ex-Crown Prince, matter. They are to ascertaining the composition of the Commis- departments would welcome any the ex-Crown Princess and their whether the staff is sufficient, and sion appointed to go into the eur suggestions made for the improved five children.

working of the system under their whether effectively employed; wherency question.

charge, but practical suggestions other Hollywood marriage.

Temperament has wrecked an- ther the staff could be reduced by A Job For Experis.

Now that the names are available can only come from practical men Elsie Bartlett, a stage actress, has Soviet official stated that a price re-distributing dutics.or abandon.

with a knowledge of technical been granted a divorce here from ing unnecessary undertakings; whe-of the Committee appointed to look

kraut, the film star, on the grounds with the agents of the owner, Sir Walter Gibbons, the consulting en- ther the method of engaging tem into the affairs of Messrs. Hong detail. Economy in the Civil Ser her husand, Mr. Joseph Schild win the case had been agreed upon porary instead of permanent work-Kong & Co., we must confess to vice at this Colony goes beyond that hie violent fits of tempera gineer though there were certain ers for particular duties could be feeling of disappointment. The calculating how many sheets of mental rage" made life with him formalities to be completed. The Mr. Schildkraut was Soviet Embassy is now temporarily extended; to examine the sources on omoials who have been nominat carbon-paper are wasted, and how impossible.

born in Vienna in 186. His from which workers could be obed are each of them of unquestioned many hours certain individuals sit mother was a Hungarian, his father bcused in Grosvenor Square, W. tained and to suggest new terms ability in their own respective at their desks. These are matters a Rumanian. He made his stage' of engagement, and, finally, to spheres of activity, but in view of that the average business-men is debut in New York at the age of 16. make any general suggestions re- garding the possibility of effecting economies in carrying on the very wide range of activities conducted by Messrs. Hong Kong & Co. No date. is fixed upon which the Com mittee has to submit its report, but the Chairman of the Board is naturally anxious that it should be presented to him as soon possible.

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VICTORIA, in the Colony of BONG KONG, forthwith so that the New Share Certificates may be prepared and irrued to them in lieu of the Certificates now held by them which will be Cancelled.

By Order of the Board.. JOHN D. BUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hong Kong, 20th June, 1930.

NOTICE,

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THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that Certificate No. 12233 for 50 Shares Nos. 391629/391673 issued in the Name of MOK KING TAK has been declared LOST and should the same not be produced before the 2nd JULY 1990, it shall be deemed CANCELLED and of NO EFFECT.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.

Hong Kong, 7th July, 1930. [9625

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It was annouriced recently that Kensington House, one of the finest mansions in London and overlook- ing Kensington Gardens, W., is to: become the Soviet Embassy. A

Bert Barry, who lost his title in the world's professional sculling. the problems they will be called qualified to check up and pass an

The world's largest air liner, the championship face on the Thames Dornier Do.X, has been equipped against Ted Phely says that he is upon to consider, their knowledge opinion upon. It is in the maze of of general business piniples needs technicalities, differing in each dewith new motors and is being pre- quite prepared to meet Phelps in p reinforcing with particular expert partment, that the knowledge of pared for trial cruises in the North second race during the autumn an independent expert is required Sea, including a fight from South- "This week I am undergoing knowledge. When a British Consul on the Committer, and no provision ampton to Oslo, preparatory to an medical examination," said Barry has to hold a Marine Court of In has been made for it any more Atlantic crossing in three hops. My left arm was like a lump of than a recognised association of Although the seaplane can accom- lead after the race, and I must quiry, he is assisted by two or

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in my losing race... atial to enable the Consul properly Committee of the humble man in the £4,000 for the privilege of being the put up a better show than I did,

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from The Committee has a task of Court nautical 'assessora very great magnitude before it, and Trinity House assist the learned to discharge its duties thoroughly Judge in dealing with litigation will take considerable time, seeing arising out of shipping accidents. that each member has personal The Consul and the Judge each

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By Lt.-Comdr. and Mrs. H. L. Haslewood.

In view of the repeated failures and broken pledges of those in authority, it is well that the public should be apprised of the facts in order that Lord Passfield's policy of steady determination to have the necessary machinery for abolition of the MUI TEAL SYSTEM pat into force may be given the whole-hearted support of public opinion together with its untiring vigilance in the future.

The records in this book take the form of a personal narrative because information obtained at first hand in the Colony itself is of value.when dealing with a place so far distant from England as in Hong Kong. The chapters deal with the following

**How Chinese slavery first entered Hong Kong."

"A challenge to conflict,"

"Public Opinion begize to stir.”

A pledge to the country,"

A pledge, unhonoured."

The new position,"

What of the future ?"--

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Incorporated in Hong Kong).

Even a profound knowledge of economics is no great asset in making an inquiry as to where

street."

* Local Notes and Events

Russia.

The eoxswain of the steam launch

At the Crown Land Office yester- Mr. J. Gubbay and Mr. A. E. I

theloon Inland Lot No. 2264, Des Voeux returned to the Colony Tung On was before the Marine situated at Prince Edward Road, yesterday by R.M.S. Empress of Magistrate yesterday on the charge was sold to Mr. Loke, Yung Cheong of 18%, Queen's Road Central for

The upset 836,200.

price WDS $28,910. The land has an area of about 53,830 sq. feet and its annual rental is 8370.

of leaving the harbour during pro hibited hours without a clearance and was fined $25. It was stated that the man had a clean record.

mary

WEL tho

The amazing tricks of Nicola, the magician, were again shown at the Star Theatre, last evening, when a very entertaining programme was presented. He has a very lengthy Looking Back 25 Years. A Chinese woman named Chan repertoire of stunts, including some male and female workers of various the farmers in the New Territories Yce was sentenend to eight months well-known international tricks, To go thoroughly are making the best out of their hard labour at the Kowloon Magis Nicola will be giving his final per into the affairs of each department, land? Is a successful mining-engin- tracy yesterday for returning to the formance to-night, and those who Colony after having been banished delight in magical shows are well ascertaining the duties of each em- eer competent to decide whether a

for ten years in 1924. Defendant advised not to miss the opportunity ploye, scrutinising his or her work ship is seaworthy, or a tea taster stated that she came back to get of seeing this talented magician and and the salary paid for it, deciding qualifed to phas an authoritative some money from her husband to his company. whether equal efficiency could be opinion as to the quality of piece-buy food. obtained by a re-distribution of goods?... duties, allowing of a reduction of Economics and Economy, staff all this will take time, especially when those making the investigation have other things to think about in addition to, the economy in working expenses can be contained $11, was cut from the This Lordship remarked did not Hong Kong Daily Press, July 15, affairs of Messrs Hong Kong & effected. The Committee appointed C. Yet unless the inquiry is an to look into the affairs of Messrs.

The steam launch Bun Chiu On,

It is now more than eighteen exhaustive one, it would be a cere Hong Kong & Co. will not need to which was formerly the Fee Ting,

Christmas, 1878, which laid in waste of time to have any inves concern itself with arguments for was sold at Messrs. Hughes and

months since the great fire of Hough yesterday to Mr. Lam Yui

ruing a large section of the City tigation at all; hence, probably, the

or against the MARXIAN theory,

Cheung of 132, Bonham Strand

Whilst the s.s, Fatshan was ono. Victoria. We were reminded of the decision to impose no time-limit turn to RICARDO or ENGELS for East for 83,200. The vessel has & upon the Committee's activities,

enlightenment. They are not called nett tonnage of 24.51 and gross her way down from Canton on Sun fact by the announcement of the par merely intimating that it thould

upon to define such words 36.48, and her dimensions are day night, a Chinese passenger comade of the Fire Brigade last night?..

length 72 feet six inches, breadth 13mitted suicide by jumping over and the use of the new bell lately proceed with its work with all

wealth, capital, labour-values, and feet 8 inches and depth 6 feet 3 board. It appears that when the hung in the Clock Tower. It was vessel was in the vicinity of Sam demonstrated most clearly that a possible speed..

surplus-value. Economics in the inches.

pan Chau at about 7.50 p.m. the better supply of water was absolute- abstract, and economy in the parti The body which was found by the man jumped through the port holely necessary, especially on the catur, are vastly different things Policina at Canton Road of the nativo lavatory. The boat higher levels. It was made appar- Professor of Sobcomics 18 yo Top Shabaap NAS Iminediately stopped in an eat that an experienced and prac identified as that of an Australian, effort to rescue the man, ficar untuk and more qualified to advise upon Mr. G. R. Welsh. It is learned search proved to be useless and the of the Fire Brigade.Yet, at the economy in administrative matters that the deceased had only been in vessel continued on her way. A expiration of a year and a half since than a Professor of Geology is cap the Colony for a few months, dur-piece of paper, bearing the words the disaster-we find that the only able of expressing an authoritative ing which time be carried on a Tung Kwai-pak" and "No. 2 improvements really effected amount Kayamally Building, Queen's Road the man's belongings. They are be hell and of a new engine-Hong opinion regarding the economic coal small import and export business in Sai Ho Street was found amongst to the acquisition of a new fre

lieved to be his name and address. Kong Daily Press, July 15, 1880. consumption of an ocean liner. Central.

Yesterday a number of French houses in the Colony were decorat- ed with Chinese lanterns, and the French flag flew from flagpoles. The occasion brate it the French Consul, M. G... National Fete Day, and to cele... Liebert, welcomed the French and other residents of the community An objection to the dress worn by at his house in McDonell Road." Pleading guilty to a charge of receiving a purse which he knew a Chinese interpreter at the Yau- Besides the French visitors he re-.. was stolen, a Chinese was sentenced mati Police Station was raised by ceived the majority of the other Consuls stationed at Hong Kong, to three months hard labour by Mr. Justice Wood when the man Mr. T. 6. Whyte-Smith "at the appeared as a witness in the forged while among his English guests Kowloon Magistracy: yesterday. It bank note case. The interpreter were H.E. the Governor, Sir H.S. was stated that the purse, which was dressed in white shorts, which Berkeley and Commodore Dicken

appear to be the correct apparel 1806." complainant's belt.

when appearing in Court to give evidence.

Economy and Eliciency.

To talk economy is easy Words -unless written under contract by somo ex-Cabinet Minister or dis tinguished cleric interested in jour nalism as means of making ends meet on a paltry stipend of £2,000 a year-cost nothing, and it is the easiest thing in the world to assert

nor

Mr. Somerset Fitzroy, Looking Back 50 Years. the Crown Attorney, said he would make a note of his Lordship's

observation.

if