ADVERTISEMENTS.
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Q.
R.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG
I
18 HEREBY NOTIFIED that
should be plicato, which
marked "TENDER FOK STORES will be reseived at the COLONIAL BORETARY'S OFFICE. ZELii NOON of THURSDAY the 4TE DAY of JUNE, 1931, for the Bepply and Delivery of Stores required by Govern. fraent epartments during the Period
rom 1a7 JULY to 31ST DECEMBER, 1933.
Olem
No. 4-Belts and Nuts, and Nutr.
11.-Drysalierior.
17.-Honsebold Utensils. 24-Metals, Non-Ferrous. 25.-Natts and Tacks. 37-Tools and Implements, 3h.-Water and Steam Piper and
Fittings, eto.
Each of the above is a separate and distlust Specification.
For Specifications and Forms of Tender apply at the Ofeo of Suporin- tendent Accounts and Storos, Public Works Department, from whom further particulars may be had on application,
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender and reserves to itself the option of accepting FOR ALL OR ANY PART of each *Specification.
G.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
1.
TROBATE JURISDICTION,
DI
THE
IN THE Goons THOMAS BLABK, LATE OF Rock VILLA, MILLPOAT, IN INLAND 07 COMBAY, AND COUNTY OF BUTT, EETED ENGINEER, DECEASED.
ht the Court has, by virtue of
OTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN
Bection 18 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1837, made an Order limiting the Time for Ureditors and others to send in their Claims against the shore Estate to the 11TH Darof JUNE, 1931.
All Croditors and others are nocord-
lagly hereby required to send in their Chim to the Undersigned on or before that Date..
Dated the 12th day of May, 1931. JOHNSON, BTOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executors, Prince's Building, Eong Kong.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONG KONG
PRODATH JURISDICTION.
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I
THE
DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on TUESDAY, the 28ru DAT of MAY, 1931, at 3 PM at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of H1B EXCELLENT THE GOVERNOR of One Lot of CROWN LAND at Fuk Wing Stroot, Shamshuipo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Survayor of His MAIZETT THE KING, for one furiber term of years loss three daya
I No. of Sale
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Begistry No.
Locality.
New Kowloon Jaland
Lot No. 1500.
Fak Wing Stres;
Shamshaipo.
Boundary
Measure.
inonta.
As per
sale plan.
Contenta in
140), arwubg
Rental.
About
2,692
to
*A
|
Upset Price.
685*
OF
Goods BUSAN POCOCK, LATE OF Maxoa
SOMMERSET, ENGLAND, Wow,
DECEASED.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1931.
Money and Markets
SINGAPORE STOCK MÄRKET.
FRASER & CO.'S WEEKLY
REPORT.
Messrs Fraser and Co., Singh- pore, in their weekly report, dated mny-12, stated:~~-
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
COMPLETE ABSENCE OF PUBLIC DEMAND,
DEPRESSED STATE OF
MARKET.
The price of Tin has remained steady during the week and closes
London, May 14-With almost a little firmer at £108.158 per ton. complete absence of public demand The publication of the Mines and further liquidation in anum quotas is still anxiously awaitedber of directions, the markets in general during the past week have and meanwhile the estimated ship-
continued depressed. ments for May remain unchanged at 9,500 tons. Denlings in Tin
shares have been on a small scale only, several of the small priced shares showing slight imprarement on bear covering. The London market, appears idle with little or no enquiry shares.
Rubber is steadier despite the bad statistical position, and it is
British gilt-edged securities, after a slight reaction, firmed up agaîn
considerably following the lowering of the Bank of England discount rate to 2 per cent.; in other respects the reduction so far has not produced any effect. Indian accurities
quietly Brazilian isanes suffered a further
steady
Are
| WOMAN OF 70 WINS APPEAL.
SHOP-LIFTING SENTENCE BY MR. MEAD QUASHED,
II
Mr. Cecil Whiteley, K.C. (chair- man) said that the court fully realised that shoplifting was getting, more sorious every day, but ench case must be dealt with on its inerits. Considering the woman's nitecedents, her age, and ber henith, she would be discharged on'
BANK OF WORLD SETTLEMENTS,
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
UNDER YOUNG PLAN,
Basle, May 12.-An election is in! fall swing here for the appoint ment of directors to the Board of í Mine. May St. Clair, a grey-hair- | condition that she entered into ro- the Bank of International Settle ed woman of 70, described as a cognisances to be el good behaviour ments, which was established under herbalist, appealed sucessfully at with Lady Maul Warrender as the Young Reparations Plan.
London Sessions against, a convie. | sirety. At present there are 18 directors, governora or nominees of the con- tral banks of Britain, Franco, Belgium, Germany, United States, Italy and Japan, all of whom ard permanent members of the board, with another nine appointed by theso permanent members."
In addition these sixteen direct ors are empowered to elect nine term of three years, a two-thirds majority of the original sixteen. member being necessary to secure rection.
tion for shop-lifting and a sentence The appeal would go, ailowed, but of a month's imprisonment passed the costs would have to be paid. by Mr. Mead at Marlborough Street Police Court.
Mr. Frederick Levy, supporting the conviction, said that on Febru ary, 21 Mme. St. Clair visited an Oxford Street store and was kept under observation by a lotze des tective.
"Like a Jackdaw."
Mr. John Maude, counsel for
me. St. Clair, said:
This is a terrible tragedy,
I suppose there are circum-
It seems now that a majority of the board of the Bank ia in favour this time of filling only a few of mainder for the representatives of of 70 should be sent to prison for the nine seats, reserving the restances sometimes where a person overeena banks to whom the Bank, her first offence, but there has proposes to allot some stock.
never been a word against the char. acter of this woman before. this day she was ill, and had two gins and cocktails. Thus fortified, she made a collection of articles like a jackdaw."
National Preferences.
The election is regarded as being vory open. The French want their are backing Austria, while Britain allies on the board, the Germans
On
PROFESSION SWEPT AWAY.
BUT PRODUCER "HOPES TO BE ABLE TO GET BACK SOON,”
Mr. Hornos Shepherd, the man who arranged musical scores for
silent filns, appeared at Westmins 3,000 cinemas in the days of the
ter County Court to answer a judg ment summons by a Soho tailor for £21. Ho said:
"The 'talkics' have completely swept away my profession. I used Mr. Maude added that the to control for big concerns the pro- Houz, KINGSBURY, Eri8cort, suggested that there is a definite sharp set-back, whilst most Euro- and Italy are believed to be friend. I woman, who had hean a widow for duction of silent films, and was
ly to Hungary's claims, while years, had undergone an appal- attempt on the part of consumingly owing to rumours of the finan-land and Switzerland, are too liation by her sentence. He urged
pean securities are unsettled, main-neutral countries like Sweden, Holling shock and a disgraceful humi-making about £3,000 a year."
Judge Sir Alfred Tobin': What do interests to maintain the commod.
cial difficulties of a prominent strong financially to be ignored.
that some other venalty should be you suggest 7 Austrian Imnk. Chinese bonds are
Thus one combination while able. imposed. She had been a herbalist to block others getting the neces all her life and had several letters Mr. Shepherd: Well, I've been a' quiet. firm on an investment demand,
Japanese securities rule sary two thirds majority can also and witnesses regarding her char | big man in the past, and possibly
be blocked similarly themselves by neter and her inflagging work" in may be again. I hope to be able -- other combinations.
the cause of healing. witness-box, said that she had
Lady Maud Warrender, in the to get back soon and pay up.
Judge Tobin adjourned the sum..... known Mme. St. Clair for 14 yeara., mong sing die, with liberty to apply. Her integrity was the highest. at the end of three months.
HEREBY GIVEN
NOTIOR TO He has, by virtue of Section B of Ordinance No. 2 of 1897, made an Order limiting the Time for Creditors and others to rend, in their Claims against the above Estate to the 11TH DAY of 3UNE, 1931,
All Orditors and others are accord ingly hereby required to send in their Claims to the Undersigned on or before that Dat
Dated the 12th day of May, 1931.
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER Balicitors for the Executors, Prince's Building, Hong Kong.
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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONG KONG.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN NOTIO IS BERY RIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Socioty will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, UNION BUILDING, HONG KONG, on FRIDAY, 29TH MAY, 1981, at 11. O'oLook A.M., for the purpos of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st DECEMBER, 1930. and declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the PARTICULAR Pction to MAY to 29TH MAY, Both Days DARTICULARS & CONDITIONS Society will be CLOSED from 11TH
B.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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be held on TUESDAY. the 2014 DAT inclusive.
of MAY, 1931 at Sr., at the
Oficer of the Public Works Department,
by Order of His EXCELLENCY THE
GOYZANDI, of Ono Let of CROWN
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER;
General Manager,
(687
LAND at Wong Noi Chong, in the Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1981. Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 Jears, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of H MAJESTY THR Kina, for one further term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale.
No. 3188. Inland Lot
Registry No.
Locality.
19
Fast of
Inland Lot No. 3:03,
Yik Tam Street,
Wong Nei Chiang,
Boundary
Measure.
monte,
Anpor
sale plan
Contentai
stenbe
About
2,200
Rental.-
Annua
Upset Price.
12
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COMING ? ? ?
JUST MAGINE
11,000
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
NOTI
COMPANY, LTD.
(INCORPORATED IN HONG KONG.)
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTY-SECOND ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, UNION BUILDING, HONG KONG, on FRIDAY. 29TH Max, 1981, at 11:15 ▲x., for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 81st DECEMBER, 1980, and of declaring Dividends, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 11ra MAY 20 29TH MAY, Both Days
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUDER
General Manager.
688
inclusive.
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1931,
BRITISH TRADERS' INSUR. ANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Inocarorated IN HONG KONG)
The industrin section has re
are Dow
ity at a price-level which will in duce estates to make forward sales and to continue production, as a alternative to closing down entire 1. Rubber shares remain neglected mained very dull all round. Toxing of the Bank will be held, at Next week the first annual meet. with only a few isolated transactile shares, however,
the conclusion of which the election | tions to be recorded;
the maintenance of of directors will be held. stendier on Messrs, J. & P. Coats' quarterly dividend. Oil shares have fallen heavily, owing to reduction of dividende, notably by the royal dutch and "shell" concerns. Rub her shares lifeless,
Industrials are a quiet market with bargains reported at lower levels in several cases, though Ma- layan Colliories have come in for fair attention and show an im provement over the week.
Mining-On a quiet market sever! stocks have shown. smal gaina, Kinta Tin Dredges being taken from 80 to 80 ets., Kuchnis 55 to 58 cts, and Penawats from 40 to 49 cts, Sungei Luns are in good demand at. 07 cts, ae).
for lers, holding
par. Haubs came to busines at $16.00 with further shures on offer at this price. Malayan Collieries, after dealings at 825.50, are firmer with shares wanted at 828.00. There are buyer's of Petalings, Johans and Pengka- lens at quotations; while bids are still invited. for Malayn Consoli. dateds, Nawng Pata, Teja Malayas, Amiong. Sterling issues, Tronohs South Taipinga nud. Hong Fatts.
Latest Quotations.
May May
1.3
14
Chinese Govt. Bonds:→ 5% Reorgs. 1913,
London
07
€39
5% 1806 England
100
100
5% 1896 German 4% 1903
300
100
1011 1011
41 1899 Eng.
851
4% 1008
04
G-1
45
44)
701
TO)
81 81
1
474
47
5 1912 5% 1923
Imperial Rly. 3% S.N.R. 3%
Canton-Kowloon 5% 19-17 12-17 Tientsin-Pukow 5%. 20-25 20-25- Tientsin Pukow 0%
2nd
20-23 20-23
82.
$2
S'hai-H'chow-Ningpo at 11/10) and
changed, hands Hong Kong Tins at 15/-. · No deal- ings were recorded in Australian shares, this group remaining quite neglected.
.5%
Hukuang 5% Honan 5%
Lunghai 6% 1913...
Marconi 8% Vickers 8%
.954* 231*
13-20 15-20
15) 151
2-14 9-14
9-14. 9-14
106
700
33
13
2
13 13
7/0
7/0
77/6 70/101
52/8 23/
53/8 40/10
Rubbers-Small business has been reported in New Scudais up to 32 ets, Malaka Pindas 58 to 61 eta. and Mentakabas 22 to 23 ets. H. & S. Bank | Thers Aro enquiries for Uh Chartered Hank
Paninus and Jimahe, whilst most Mercantile Bank other stocks are freely offered, 1.C.S.N. 0% cum, pref.
Industrials.Quotations in this 1.C.S.N. def. ord. section are slightly easier: Straita Gula Kalumpong Traders were done, nt 825.50 with B.A.T. Co. Reg. further buyers, Malacca Electrics Shell T. & T. Reg.
hanged hands at 83.511 and 81.50, P. & O. def. with more shares wanted at the Jap. & Loan, 1907 Intter figure. Traser and Neaves Jap. 4 £ Loan, 1924. 1031 declined to 811.50 after dealings Chi. Eng. & Mining... 27/6 31/3 at $12.00 and now, offer at 811.75. Consola A small lot of Union Insurance of War Loan, 5% Canton made Hong Kong 8453.00 and Wearnes were taken at 86.17 buyers over. United Engineers came to business at 87.00 and Me Alisters at 870,75. Among the Preference Issues, United Engineer. Profs were sold at 812.15 and $12.10, Consolidated. Tin Smelter.
Prefs. 17/6 and Fraser and Neave
Preis, nt $6.50 with more wanted. Alexandra Brick Profs, are wanted! 41 82.17) with no sellers in evidence, Hammers were offered down to $162.50 without attracting buyers and Straits Steamships are avail- able at $215.00 or counter. Bida are invited for Eastern Uniteds, British Malaya Trustees, Gammons, Thornycrafts and Central Engines. Landon Middla Prices are easier follow, Shell Transports £2.128, British-American Tobaccos Hong Kong Banks £103.10.0. Singapore Traction NOTION IS HEREBY GIVEN Preis. 17/3, Singapore Traction
that the SIXTY-FIFTH | Ords. 4/6 and Dunlops 8/0 ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, UNION BUILDING, Hova Koso, on FRIDAY, 20я MAY, 1981, at 11.20 AM. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Dirosters and the Statements of
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. | 13,17.0,
DID YOUWIN? ||N
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nners
Account to 31st DECEMBER, 1980, and of pelaring Dividends, etc.
RATE OF INTEREST ON
STERLING BILLS.
The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, inform us that the rate of interest for Sterling The TRANSFER BOOKS of the and Gold Dollar advances made Company will be CLOSED from against Bills from Europe and 11TH MAY to 29ru MAY, Both America on the East has been ro Daya inclusive.
duced from 6 per coût, to 5 per centi p.u, on and after May 29, 1031...
BJHb-negotiated at a higher rate than & per cent. p.s, if past due or renewed, will continue to bear in- [688terest at the higher rate.
By Order of the Board, PAUL LAUDER
General Manager,
Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1991.
Caundian Pacific Victory Bonds, 4% German 7% Int. Loan,
Br.
032 04
1031
887 59
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101 1011 8'hai. Elce. Con, 35/- 38/-
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