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NOTICE.

THE Annual Meeting of the ALICE MEMORIAL AND AFFILIATED HOSPITALS will be held on WEDNESDAY, July 18, 1934, at 5 pm, in the Board Room of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce,

R. M. ALDERTON,

Secretary:

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION."

IN THX Goon or ARTHUR JULIUS CRAVEN, LATK OF THE UNITED SERVICE CLUB PALL MALL MinatesKÝ IN THE COUSTY OF LYNDON, A BRIDA DIER GENERAL IN.Hist MAJESTY'S ARMY (RETAIL LIST), D.S.Dec.sen.

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NOTICE BY

-Section 8 of the Probates Ordinanc

1807, made an order limiting the time to creditors and others to end in their claims against the shové estate to the 3RD DAY OF AUGUST, 1034,

All creditors and others are accord. ingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before that date.

"Dated the 7th day of July, 1934,

JOHNION, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the sole Executrix,

Prince's Building.

Ice House Street,

Hong Kong.

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THE SUPREME COURT OF

TONG KON

"COMPANIES (WINDING UP)

IN

No. 6 or 1934.

THE MATTER OF THE COM- PANIES ORDINANCE, 1939 and

IN THE MATTER OF THE BRITISH FILM DISTRIBUTION COMPANY, LIMITED.

Npetition for the winding-up of TOTICE is hereby given that n the above nused Company by the Supreme Court of Hong Kong was, on the 12th day of July, 1934, presented to the said Court by the said

patiy And that the said Petition ta directed to be heard before the Coart sitting on the 30th day of July. 1934, and any creditor or contributory of the Company desirous to apport or oppose the making of an order on the said Petition may appear at the time of hearing by himself or his Counsel for that purpose; and a copy of the Petition will be furnished to any creditor or contributory of the saul Company requiring the same by the undersigned on payment of the regulated charge for the same.

DEACONS,

Solicitors for the Company. NOTE:-Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said petition must serve on or weud by post to the above named, notice in writing of his intention so to do. The notice mast scute the the usare and address of

fi ra, the name person, or if and address of the firm, and must be signe by the person or firm," or his or their solicitor (if any), and must be served, or if posted, must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the above, named not later than 6 o'clock in the sfrernoon of the 27th day of July, 1934.

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HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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Paris, July 14.

The death, bas occurred of M Dovgalevsky, Soviet Ambassador tri Paris-Reuter.

FIRE ON S.S. HOPSANG

Coal Bunker Outbreak

4 Gossip We Must

The matsheds that stood on the Lado site at Repulse Bay are now all demolished, and consequently many keen'swimmers are deprived of bathing facilities until such time as the road to the....... new beaches is ready,

I wonder if any of these shed- less ones will be interested in the' discovery I made last week-end that a very charining little minia- On the ture Lido already exists other side of the harbour.

Many people go whizzing along Castle Peak road, and never and out that there is a perfectly de- lightful swimming pool, in the

Fire broke out on board the s.5. Hopsang last evening while she was on her voyage from Canton to Hongkong. Fortunately little dam- age was done as the Are was solely confined to the coal bunker.

The steamer left Canton at 2 grounds of the Castle Peak Cafe- p.m. and four hours later smoketeria, was seen coming out from the coal bunker. Vigorous efforts were im- mediately made by the officers and the fire in crew to stamp out which they more or less succeed- ed. and, as a precuation against any further developments, a més- fre local sage was sent to the brigade asking for assistance, at the same time notifying the place where she would be anchored" and the time of her arrival.

When the vessel steamed into harbour at 9 pin. a fireffort, un- der the charge of Mr. H. T. Brooks, Bri- Superintendent of the Fire gade. was already awaiting her and no sooner had she anchore at buoy B8, the frefloat had be- gun its work. Owing to the posi- tion of the outbreak, however, the work of the fremen was some- what hampered and gas masks had to be brought into use." With this equipment several fireman plucklly descended into the bunker and safety put out the fire with out any serious damage.

production is shown in the manu- facture of shoes. At present a CANTLIE—On July 6, 1934. in Eng small country in Europe. Czecho- land, to Fhyllis wife. sinvakta, supplies a great number Kenneth Cantlle, of the Minis- of shoes to the world, including try of Railway, National Gov-Hong Kong. It is obvious that érnment, Republic of China, a

soles in Hong Kong should support workmen m Hong Kong. rather than workmen in a country which does not interest the British Ein- pire. The matter is economical toter of the steamer. this exent, that the consumer does go where he can get the best value for his money, s Hong Kong then a big enough market for a local industry? Probably not. if it must be run on such an efficient scale as some universal industries.

HALL-Died at his Residence 3,

Mosque Street, 4.30 pm July 15 1934, William Hall at the age of 43 years. Funeral will pass the monument at 5.30 p.m. to-day. Singapore papers please copy.

WALKER-The death occurred at Hong Kong on July 7, 1934, of Mr. J. M. Walker, Bub-Agent at Canton to. the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.

POLSON.At Inverness, Scotland.

on June 26. 1934, MTB. E. H. Polson, widow of the late Mr. T. D. Polson and mother of Mr. J. Harris.Polson, of Shang- hal.

Editorial and Business Office: 11

Ice House Street. Tel. 30251 Night. Editor (Wanchai Office)

Tel. 24511.

We then are driven.. Into the second aspect. "Why do tndustries which are financed by Chinese capital, set up in Hong Kong The rather than in Canton?". answer to this is of course, Safety, We need make no excuses for raising this aspect, because the leaders of Canton have always re- cognised this point. In fact they invariably invest the bulk of their money in Hong Kong. It is large- ly due to the influx of money from Canton. that the whole problem. is to why the two places cannot get together, arises.

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Frobably the greatest, obstacle to a working arrangement, is that Hong Kong being a free port,

I chanced along the other day and found several Hong Kong' people there but the place is not yet spoilt by overcrowding, since very few know about it,

The pool is charmingly planned under shady trees in the garden,

The water is fresh, and clear es crystal, and quite deep enough for diving; yet it is a good place for children too, since several "fights of steps lead into the water, and there is a concrete rim. all round so that beginners can scramble out anywhere, without having to swim the full length of the pool.

The fact that changing rooms can be had at small charge, and

that dainty teas are served on the terrace makes it an ideal pleasure

spol.

ISLAND BAY

Another place that has sprung into favour among the shed-less is Island Bay. There one can hire a splendid little tent for the this place is afternoon......but known for its dangerous currents place and is not at all a good for children

men and

By PRUDENCE

Chinese in the race meetings at The interest taken by the

Happy Valloy is well demonstrated in this picture.

of money

during A cheery band plays lunch, which most people elect to have served on the open verandah." where one looks. out across the garden,

to the sea and distant island beyond.

that

consomme,

with lee

immense amount opening up this new and remote district) have now no beach to call their own......but such is fe in aur overcrowded Colony....and I think they manage to avoid the worst of the crowd by swimming Under the able management of in the early morning (before Mr. T. J. Mildren things go very launches appear) and again at smoothly there now, and the cook- I was sunset, when the interlopers haveing is simply excellent. departed. Shexo seems more po- there. last Sunday, and I thought

well-flavoured ever this year, and pizlar than

Sirsalmon mayonaise, a spicy Madras- every bungalow is occupied. William Shenton was one of the curry' and apple, tart pioneers, and his garden is quite grekm had never tasted so de the most perfect of all Mr. Dow-licious as they did when consumed

breezy verandah to biggin and his daughter have à on a bungalow for the summer months, strains of the lovely "Valse Triste" and Major and Mrs. Gedge have of Sebelus and a gay selection taken Mr. Blaker's house (while from that old' favour.te, "Waltzes he is away. Mr. and Mrs. Mike From Vienna," Turner have just moved into their newly built one, which is on a marvellous site just above the sea. Mr. and Mrs. Eric. Mitchell are there of course and a great mady others. The "Flannel Dance" at Shek'o Club on Saturday night was a very gay affair as usual and everybody had big partics for the occasion..

The s. Hopfang which has a tonnage of 1,359 is owned by the Indo-China 9team Navigation Co.. Big Wave Bay is the, loveliest for whom Messrs. Jardine, Mathe-beach of all and so remote that son & Co. are the local agents. once upon a time it was a good She arrived from Tsingtao on July place to escape the crowd. Not so 13 and was expected to leave for now, strice launch picnics became Tientsin to-day, but whether her popular. I went there last Satur-ICED DRINK'S AND COCKTAILS departure will be delayed by this day, and found two hundred young Quite the acest way of spend incident or not is not yet known.

boys sporting on the ing a hot July noon is to go out Captain D. 8. Fethick is the mas sands.....while launches belched to Repulse Bay Hotel for tin... forth black smoke over everything

Iced drinks ...and the noise had to be heard served first in the Bamboo Lounge, to be believed:

which......with its bright chintz walls chairs and white covered covered by a delicate tracery of green bamboo leaves and branches It seems a bit hard that the...is the prettiest and coolest spot

in the Colony. Shek'o residents (who spent an

MISSING AT KOWLOON BAY

Believed To Have Been Drowned

The chief engineer of the 48. Shannendoah, now lying in Kow- police loo Bay, reported to the yesterday that a member of the crew, Norman Millington, a Euras- Jan and native of. Singapore went for a swim off the side of the steamer and had not yet been found. It is believed that the man might have been drowned, as far nothing has yet been heard of him.

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NEWS SUMMARY

London Office: $3, Fleet Strent, control would be difficult. It would "My God"----Religion or Blas-

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deductice The Daily Press.

of

IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that Ian Interim Dividend of 23 per Share, subject to deduction Income Tax, has been declared for the HALF YEAE ending 30th June, 1934, at the rate of 1/5 3/4 per Dollar.

THE DIVIDEND will be payable on and after MONDAY, 18th AUGCST, 1994, at the offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.

THE REGISTER OF SHARES of the Corporation will be closed from MONDAY, 80th July, to SATURDAY, 11th August, (both daya inclusive) during which period no transfer of shares can be registered....

Hong Kong, 11th July, 1934.

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BONO KONO, JULI 16, 1934.

HONG KONG INDUSTRIES

Rt. Rev. Bishop Hall at St. John's Cathedral yesterday.. The text of the sermon is given on Page 7

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A reception, in memory of the storming of the Bastille, was held at the residence of the Consul- General for France M. G. Dufaure de la Frade, on Saturday morning when a large number of friends of the French community attended.

be possible to import into Hongphemy, formed the subject of a Kong, and to re-export into Chips very interesting serman by the under lokal marks. The question then becomes more definite," but perhaps also, more closely connect- ed to the world economic situation. In other words, Hong Kong in order to arrive at a working arrangement with Canton, would have to protect itself. The Im- perial Conference, by leaving Hong kong more or less outside of its calculations, tacitly, admitted that the port is a part of China. It would therefore be necessary to explore what benefit Canton would obtain or lose, if some arrange. ment were come to with Hong There is no doubt that Kong.

would develop under

It is possible that at some future date the question of Hong Kong industries may become a subject Industry

of discussion between this port private individuals in Hong Kong.

and Canton. It is therefore in- as. It never could under govern-

ment control in Canton, where through no fault of anyone's the legislation is subject to fluctua tions, and is not continuous.""

By Order of the Board of Directors.teresting to speculate upon aspects

V. M. GRAYBURN,

of the problem as they may appear Chief Manager.

to various of those interested. "

There is first of all the manu-

Probably the most direct advan- facturer. He sets up an enterprise hoping to have a good return upon tages would be obtained by those his expital. His enterprise im- nonled people in Canton, who mediately affects others than him- hesitate to invest there, and who self. Perhaps the most important keep their money tied up, now that of these are the workmen. If a real estate values have sunk. " manufacturer can obtain a market Taking the matter all around. | for his products, he is benefitting the Chinese people would be the

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a number of families. Now here largest beneficiaries." There, is in- there are two markets to consider creasing unemployment in both for the moment: the Hong Kong towns, which only some form of market and the South China industrial development founded market.

upon advantages derived from That Hong Kong. industries are trade co-operation on either side not by any means an excess of of the frontier can relieve.

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Some of these bright "young sports "Heartles" ought to be sup- pressed.

and corktails

Another snapshot taken at the Race Course

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The s.s. Benvorlich left Binga- pure last Friday and is due to ar- rive here on Wednesday,

"One case of enteric fever and two of cerebro-spinal fever were re-. The swimming gala at theported for the 24 hours" ended on Y.M.C.A. last Saturday night July 13, proved an unqualified success. A report of it will be found on