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HEW ADVERTISEMENTS

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT

COMPANY LIMITED.

【OTICE is hereby given that at a Moeting of the Board of Directors of Green Island Cement Company, Limited, bald at Exchange Building, Victoria, in the Colony of Hong Kong, on Thursday, the 91st day of September, 1933, a Call of $3,73 per share was made upon all the mera bers holding shares who names appear in the Company's register of share- holders on the 1st day of September, 1933, upon which only $375 per share has been paid, and it was determined that such Call should be paid on the 15th day of December, 1933, to the Company's Rankers, The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, at their Head Office. Queen's Road Central, Victoria, foresaid.

Upon presentation at the Office of the Company of Bankers' receipt for the payment of such Call, together with the Certificate of Shares, a note of the payment will be endorsed on the Certificate.

.1933.

*

Dated this 21st day of September,

Br Order of the Board,

1997

G.

ALLAN KEITH,

Socretary.

R.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

TONG CONG

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCIS CUTHBERT EUGENE RENDALL, LATE OF THE PENINSULA HOTEL, Kow. LOON IN THE COLONY OF HONG KONG, SOLICITOR, Dzurased.

NOT the Court has, by virtue of

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897 (No. 9 of 1997), made an Order limiting the Time for sending in Claims to or against the above Estate to the 14ra DAY of DECEMBER, 1933.

Creditors and Claimants are hereby required to send their Claims to thế, Undersigned by the above Data.

Dated this 15th Day of November 1933.

T. M. HAZLERIGO,

Official Administrator.

NOTICE.

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UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN HONG KONG),

MERTIFICATE No. 7665 for One Share, 24 aid up, Numbered 100317 in this Society standing in the Dame of NEVILLE SIEVWRIGHT McBAIN has been Declared LOST; and if at the Expiration of One Month from the date hereof the above Docu- ment be not forthcoming the Said Certificate will be deemed CANCEL LED and of No. Efect, and a NEW Certificate for the said Share will be issued in its stend by the Society,

PAUL LAUDER,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 15th November, 1838.

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HONG KONG CRICKET CLUB.

INTERPORT DINNER

DINNER to the INTERPORT held at Gloucester Building at 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, 17th November,

CRICKET TEAMS will be

Will those wishing to attend kindly eign the list on the Notice Board in the Pavilion."

The List will close at 10 am. on the 17th inst.

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OBITUARY

Sir David Murry

London, Nov; 13. The death occurred yesterday of Sir David Murray, aged 84, the Royal Academician and well- known landscape painter.-En- ishi Wireless Service.

The late Sir Davið Murray was born and educated in Glasogw, only becoming a painter after 11 years of commercial lite. He was elected President of the Royal In- stitute of Painters in Water Col- ours in 1917, holding this position up to the time of his death. He was knighted in 1918.

Sir Mancherjee M.

NEW TAX ON RICE H.M.S. ADVENTURE NEWS

Two Customs Gold Units Per Picul

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Nov. 15. Rice merchants in Canton have received word from Nanking that that the Ministry of Finance has decided to levy import duties on rice at the rate, two customs gold tariff will be in force from Decem- units apicul and that the new

ber 1.

It is said that regulations con- cerning this new duty will be pro- claimed on November 20, Being customs duty, the impost will be applicable to all parts of the coun-

Naive Reason Why She's For China!

SUMMARY

The programme of the Macao Races for December 30 appears on Page 12. The Shanghai-Malaya interport cricket match commenced »yes- terday and at the end of the were day's play the Northerners 79 runs behind on the first in- .nings, with eight wickets in band. A feature of the day's play was a bright innings by L Alvis and full details will be found on page"

ii

The decision of the Admiralty to attach the minelayer-cruiser Adventure to the China Command is interesting, and not less so be- cause the reason for it is rather obscure says the Naval and Military Record. Is the vessel going out | 10. to function as a cruiser pure and The Hongkong Hockey Club simple? If so, is she to be sup beat HMS. Suffolk by, 3 goals to plementary to the. Firth Cruisernil in a friendly match yesterday. Squadron? She could scarcely be

Page 12. used to replace one of the sin, gün Mr. Leo D'Almada, jr., the well- ships of that force, since to do this known local barrister, was married would be to impair the homogeneity yesterday, the bride being Miss cere- of the squadron, Or is she going Clotilde Baretto, After the out to Chinese waters in her role moný a reception was held at "of minelayer? Since she was com- | Club de Recreio when a · large

Bhownagree, K.C.I.E. try including Canton and Fuochow pleted in 1927 this vessel has been number of friends attended. Page

WILS

which have special provincial tax on imported rice. The present rate of customs" gold unit is $1.94 local currency.

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London, Nov. 14. Sir Mancherjee Merwanjee

The present tax of national cur- Bhownagree, KCIE, who

rency for a plcul of imported rice the second Indian to become a member of the House of Com-is collected by the Provincial De mons, where he represented Beth-partment of Finance, and is dif- nal Green as a Conservative for ferent from the new duty on rice. After December 1; rice imported for many years.

died yesterday,

in Kwangtung will be subject to aged 82-British Wireless Ber-

the provincial tax as well as the vice.

customs duty. Sir Mancherjee Bhownagree, who was created K.C.I.E. in 1897, was the son of a distinguished Parsee merchant of Bombay, com- ing of old Persian stock. He was educated at Elphinstone College and subsequently became a Fel- low of "Bombay University. He sat as Conservative Member for North-East Bethnal Green from 1895 to 1906. He was known as a philanthropist, a writter and a worker for the social uplifting of the women of India.

WEDDING

·D'Almada-Baretto

With double taxation on rice, merchants dealing in this commo- dity will have to reduce their im- ports from Indo-China and Siam and will look to supplies from Wuhu, Anhwei province, Hunan and Kwangsl. During the past few days, heavy shipments of rice have arrived from Wuhu, and not being imports they are shipped: here tree from tax

Meanwhile, rice merchants are required to pay 50 cents national currency a pleul for import of foreign rice ordered before Sep- tember 16, the day from which the rice, tax is due and payable. Since those consignments were ordered before September 18 but arrived here after that date, consignees All have to pay one half rate. such payments bave to be "made to-day, the last day of grace.

serving with the Fleet as an in- dependent command. Experience has been gained as to the efficacy of the Diesel engines with which "she is Atted for cruising purposes. It may be that there is nothing more to learn in this direction, the and that, in consequence, experimental phase is regarded as finished. But the Adventure is the only ship of her type in the British Navy, and therefore has always been looked upon as of special value for training in atrie- laying: It is a self-evident fact that she would have a very much wider scope for such training in home waters than on the China Station.

There is no reason to seek for a strategical explanation for this step. The Adventure will be a

distinct addition to the def¬nsive powers of the Eastern Fleet, since minelaying. igures prominently in the protective plans for our naval bases in the event of war, It would be merely" ridiculous to aup- pose that any idea of the desir- ability to so strengthen our naval forces in the Far East has impress- ed itself upon the Admiralty. We should prefer to seek a much more amicable explanation; The Japan- ese Navy Estimates provide for the building of a minelayer-cruiser,. rather smaller than the Adventure, This vessel is not yet laid down; probably not completely designed.

interest and considerable assistance to the Japanese naval, authorities to have the opportunity of close contact with the Adventure under normal service, conditions. Frank- ly, the design of the Adventure has always appeared to us too much in the nature of a comprom- Ise. An armament of four 4.7in.

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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Report and Share: Quotations.

Page 13 Shipping. Page” 15. Radio. Programme, Page 4.

Hong Kong Interport Rifle team. and the conditions of the triangù- lar tournament with Shanghai and Singapore appears on Page

?

The case against P. C. Robin- son, of assaulting two fokis came up again a Central yesterday. The matter has been referred to the 1GP." and the - constable's cross-summonses were also with- drawn.

Page 7. The Cheong Leong Bank of 151, Queen's Road. and "the Shun Loong Bank of 139, Queen Road, have suspended business.

...

Page 7.

CRICKET IN INDIA

M.C.C. Play Drawn Match

London, Nov. 15.

The match between Patiala's XI

the mighty events in Manchuria to the logo profe commun BRITISH TRADE No doubt it would prove of much and the M.C.C., ended in a draw.

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popular local barrister. Mr. d'Almada comest from an old "and well-respected family, his father being the head of the firm of Leo D'Almada & Co., Solicitors.

IN-CHINA

Mr. Runciman's

Promise"

London, Nov. 14-

In the House of Commons to-

day, Mr Walter Runciman told Mr. Ranid that it was not possible at the present time to undertake negotiations for the conclusion of a general trade agreement with. China.

Scores:

M.M.C.: 330.

Jardine, 80. Patlala's XI: 335 for six.

Wazir All, 156.-Reuter.

gun and a top speed of 27 knots C.-IN-C. IN INDIA

are too limited altogether for the modern definition of a cruiser, Nor

does a big surface vessel seem the Sir R. Cassels Likely

best type of craft for carrying out work which must often necessitate so much secrecy as minelaying.

A wedding of much interest both

and Shanghai! Perhaps economic and the Portuguese community was solemnised at St. Teresa's Church pressure might have been added,

yesterday when Miss Clotilde but it would have been a costly Baretto, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. sacrifice for Britain, It will "be D. Baretto of 157, Waterloo Road, Kowloon Tong, became the remembered that while the United

bride of. Mr. Leo d'Almada States of America had no inten-Castro, jar, B.A (Oxon)," the tion of coming in on such an ad- venture, for the market was far too valuable, some of their sterner moralists did suggest that it was

The popularity of the couple the duty of the League Powers to

was emphasised by the large nun- abandon commercial relations with

ber of people who attended both Japan as a gesture on behalf of the ceremony and the reception which was held at Club de Recreio. the League Covenant

The bridesmaids were the Messrs. When the great conflict

Ophelia Barretto, Gloria D'Almada Shanghai was in progress it would | e Castro, Maria Botelho and Olga have been possible for a combined Basto. Mr. J. J. Basto the fleet of American and League-

best man.

The bride presented an extremely Power ships to have ordered both charming picture in a gown which was exquisite in line and detail in Peau d'ange satin, moulded along directoire lines by "Eunice." Her train, falling from the shoulders, was trimmed with orange bloesDITA and lined with blush pink chiffon. A beautifully long floral tulle veil was worn over the face held. by bridal blossoms, A white prayer book was carried from which fell tiny satin streamers tied with little any award for, the Nobel Peace to Nanking and join the Governi buds of blossoms.

at

sides to desist in the name of the League, That would have been a high-handed action, dependent for success upon superiority of arma- Monday's debate in the House of

ments, and the ultimate wisdom Commons on the Government's

of such a step is doubtful. It policy towards Disarmament and

would have savoured of a banging the Far Eastern situation mayor that mailed fist which the have served the useful purpose of Labour Party abominates But it informing the British public that is only by its use that such situa-

tions can be controlled. the Pacific Problem deeply con- Considering the timidity of cerns the Empire. In these days, America, and the axed intention of the, Powers not to be drawn into however, the man-in-the-street, is war, the League did everything probably better posted on world possible during the Sino-Japanese affairs, even Far Eastern affairs, clash Shanghai was evacuated. Pelping was not taken. But for the League, and for World opinion, it is quite probable that the frankly aggressive elements in Japan would have been allowed far greater scope

than politicians and publicists quite realise; and if this be the case he cannot have found either help or guidance in the Labour

tirades.

The Labour Party, with charac teristic lack of logic, talked much about the collapse of the Disarma-

was

Pleasing indeed were the four bridesmaids who wore frocks of cartus green elephant crepe design- öd by Eunice" with futed skirts and graceful capes finishing at the back and trimmed with white fur. Chic caps of the same colouring were also worn, and boquets of

yellow gladioli were carried.

To Succeed

It is anticipated that the next

He was watching the situation MR. HU HAN MIN Commander-in-Chief in India will

and

every possible opportunity would be taken to assist British trade in China-Reuter.

NOBEL PEACE PRIZE

No Award For 1933

Oslo, Nov. 15, It has been decided not to make

Prize For 1933.-Reuter

Ise,

be Gen. Sir Robert Cassels. In contrast to the present Commander- in-Chief, Field-Marshal, Sir Philip

Hope He Will Rejoin Chetwode, ha belongs to the Indian

Government

Nanking. Nov, 15. Wang Ching-wel, in an inter view with the Min Tsun News Agency, said that many members of the Kuomintang C. E. C. hope that Mr. Hu Man-min will return

ment. -Keuter.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

assistant Colonial Secretary.

Army, but, like him, is a cavalry-

man...

Gen: Cassels has been G.0.C.-in- C of the Northern Command, along the Indian Frontier, for nearly four years, and was previously. Despite bís Adjutant-General.

is comparatively seniority, he young, being still only 57.

In the war he served on the staff

in Mesopotamia. He gained wider recognition, sa & thrusting and re- sourceful brigade coinmander in the later stages of the campaign period that is little studied, yet was in the matter of generalship a striking contrast to the earlier yeats

After the war Gen Cansels took command of a division in Egypt, and then returned to India in 1920. to become Inspector of Cavalry,

British Capital in

Far East

OVER £100,000,000 IN SECURITIES

When the as. Norviken arrived here from Canton on Tuesday her Chief Officer, Mr. Oskar Dorent sen, was rushed to Kennedy Town

London, Nov, 14 Hospital suffering, it is believed, from smallpox The patient -- Is The amount of British capital: in-. being kept under observation. The vested in China and Japan was the Norviken went to the quarantine subject of an enquiry in the Houm anchorage at Stonecutters this of Commons this afternoon.m morning.

The Colony had a clesa bill of Mr, S.B.B. McElverry who is an The bridegroom's mother wore a health on Tuesday.

old cadet officer of Hongkong and charming gown of black silk lace

who was transferred to Tanganyika and morocaine over apricot geor

in January, 1929 aa deputy Colonia) The Chinese stoop, Hof Chau, & Secretary of that Colony has now There is no denying the fact of gotta fished with a large sprigsrived here yesterday. She was for been appointed Colonial Secretary

Howar also designed by "Eunice Japanese militarism, and of the while the brides mother wore a be.merly HMS Penstemon, of the of Zanzibar. Mr. McElverry, at the danger of war in the "Pacific. There are many issues that cali coming gown of black and white Royal Navy, and later the s.5. Hoi time of his leaving the Colony was

lace with bat to match." for knowledge, wisdom and gener-

The honeymoon is bring spent in ment Conference, and the failure calty on all sides. To break off Repulse Bay, the bride's going There will be a dinner dance at

-diplomatic” relations with Japan, of the British Empire to give as the Labour Party still seem to cloth ensemble with collar of

a

Saturday away dress being a myrtle green Repulse Bay Hotel on THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN

proper lead in the correct direc-wish, is hardly the way to placate tox fur and hat, to match.

and a tea dance at Repulse Bay Hotel on Sunday, November 19th, GOLD MINING CO. LTD. tion. We had even committed the that proud country or even to get

from 4,30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. to know what it fears, and what enormity of strengthening the wants. That is the tragedy of (INQUETORATED IN QUEENSLAND.)

HMS. Geat, Hagship of the Australian and New Zealand Navies Japan's secession from the League Britain, who have settled so much -in-C Admiral Sir Frederic C. NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF by sending them a few destroyers. There is no need for war in the

in the past by the sword there Dryer, left, Shanghai.for Keelung, Pacific, but there is a real danger THILD INTERIM DIVIDEND.) That had been sufficient. to start of drifting, into war owing to mis should be shouting for recourse to Formosa, on November 15, expect Japan and America on a race understanding and mischief-mak- the weapons that served the ed to arrive in Hongkong on Nor NOTICE is hereby given that

Third Interim Dividend of Six of armaments! Then, sublimely ing. There is loose talk of nation well in the past? And in

„Japanese-American", War, but ma Pouce per share and a Bonus of Two follows the complaint that we had less trouble is deliberately foment, China the break-up of the tradi- Ponce per share (making Eight Pence per share) on account of the financial been far too weak, in allowing ed the thing is economically and tion of seclusion, the new desire year ending 31st March, 1934 has been Japan a free hand in Manchuria strategically ridiculous. They are for national power, and the ming

too far apart and as we have declared the Perhaps inter reports will do already suggested, it is most un- fed admiration and distrust of the

Langyable. to' Company in Sharabolders

Register at better justice than the cable ser- Bkely that America who does not. West react with the err Brisbane and Singapore on Thursday, vice to the concrete suggestions of care a sugar-loaf for the Philips of à typhoon upon the neighbour- 14th December, 1983040499%A

pines, would pour out blood and Notice is Also herebyven that the Labour spokesmen, Presum treasure on behalf of the Island the Singapore Transfer Registers will ably had they been

which, ony oce basis or another politicians temaln will inevitably gravitate to Japan, to those world- ore

population consurgente for enlightened publié opinion then and tromerizavžio ебото- anging, mig

on

to Thursday, 14th December, 1933 (both days inclusive) for the prepare tion of Dividend Warranta

be closed from Friday th December

By Order of the Board," DERRION & CO.

Fred Acc itints.

would have broken off

during the last two years they

and economic relations

Japanese Empt very mention ambasád

Domatic

if the Hautes thehe

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of the power, and

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Mr. Walter Runciman, who was asked to give an estimate for the Kent Royal Army Ser- two countries separately, quoted vice Corph, residing at 3D Block an article by Sir Robert Kinders- Hislop of Thomas Military Quartets, Kennedy Road, ler which was published in the

asdinand J Hough, also the IA.8.C "Economic, Journal in June last Piat, herosiding, de

were eachBir Robert Kindersley, he said,

at the estimated that 203,000,000 of Br fined $15 by

nominal capital was invested in as, and shout £40,000,000 in of

From this total of £103,000,000, it wal believed that the gross pro- portion,

£63,000,000

rad to

in Hongkong He ex to leave Peking late in Nor

rk will be held in ted Church

stuz -39. The Mala will be“ Cock and in the commerring at 8.157

take place.

Central Magntra

consisted in investments, in Governos ment and commitipak, see

Mr Walter Rünt

out

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