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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1935.

ENGAGEMENT ·

ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. LAMPEN DEWHURST The ch

GOVERNMENT BILLS, ETC,

TIENDERS for SPECIE and

DOLLARS Currsat In this Colony, for Telegraphia Transfer." on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to and for the Sum of £135,000, will be received by the TREASURY CHEST OFFICER, COMMAND PAY OFFICE, until 11 o'clock am. on the 7 FEBRUARY,

1935,

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

TOTICE is hereby given that the ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Shareholders in this Corporation will be held in the Board Room of Mesura. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., 18, Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Saturday, the 23rd February, 1.1935, nt 11.80 a m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ending Sist December, 1934.

The Touders to state the Total Amount (in Pounds Sterling). So Telegraphis Transfer will be made for less than £100. The Tenders to be in Duplicate, and is Sealed Covers, addrezned to the TREA The Register of Shares of the Cor SURY CHEST OFFICER, COMporation will be closed from Monday, MAND PAY OFFICE, sad endorsed

the 11th February, to Saturday, the TENDERS FOR GOVERNMENT 23rd February, 1985, (both days in BILLS, etc."

The right to accept or reject any or all clusive), during which period no

transfer of shares can be registered.

of the Tonders is reserved.

Copies of Forms of Tender man be had on application.

"Persons tendering for (Bill) ara hereby Notified that, having regard to the provisions of the Acta 22 George IIL.;

By Order of the Board of Directors,

V M. GRAYBURN,

Chief Manager.

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Cap. 45 and 41, George 111. Cap. 62, the Hong Kong, 1st February, 1935..

acceptance of any such Tender is subject

to the express condition that no Member

of "the British House of Commons shall

be admitted to any share or part in

or to any benefit to arise from the Con- tract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bill)."

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"The provisions in question do not apply to Contracts entered into by way incorporated Company in its corporsted capacity and made for the general benefit of the Company."

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W, J. H. BILDERBECK,

Colonel, R.A.PO, Treasury Chest Offer,

His Majesty's Treasury Othee,

flong Kong.

NOTICE.

IT that

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of L. DUNBAR & CO., has ceased as from, JANUARY 28th, 1935..

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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THE "STAR" FERRY COMPANY, LIMITED..

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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gagement is announced "De- tween Lieut. Davla Lampen, R.N., second son of Canon and Mrs. Lampen, of Great Yeld- ham, Essex, and Mrs. Clare Dewhurst, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P, Lambe, of Shanghai -

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MARRIAGE CARNELL-NOBLE. - On January 31, 1935, at H.B.M. Consulate- General, Shanghal, before A. D. Blackburn, Esq., and later at St John's Pro-Cathedral by Dr. Montgomery Hunt-Throop, Dorothy Lena, daughter of Mr.

and

Mrs. James Noble, of Shanghai, to Albert George Bernard Carnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carriell, of Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.„

Editorial and Business Office: H

Ice House Street. Tel, 30851 Night Editor (Wanchai Office)

Tel. 24511.

London Office: 43, Fleet Street

EC 4

The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, FEBRUARY 7, 1938.

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NEW" BROOMS-BRITISH EXPERIMENT

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE THIRTY. SEVENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF THIS COMPANY will be beld at the Office Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.," on Tuesday, the 12th February, 1985, AT NOON, for the purpose of

Great Britain, is making a new receiving the Report of the Directors experiment in the practice ol together with a Statement of Accounts government which her social re- for the year ended 31st December, farmers are watching with the 1934.

The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from Monday, the 4th February, 1985 to Tuesday, the 12th February, 1985, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

'F. H. CRAPNELL,

HUMPARETS

Becretary,

ESTATE

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FINANCES OF SZECHUAN

Long-Term Loan Proposal

$120,000,000 for the liquidation of

ir. ten years.

If Gossip We Must

Chinese New Year was WET, in every sense of the word; sa wer

(By PRUDENCE)

Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press" (Copyright)]

that it gave me a fit of the blues Nanking. Feb. 28.

that made me feel very far from The Ministry of Finance is in being in the pink...Just two receipt of a proposal of measures things prevented me from passing for the readjustment of Szechuan right out. The first was that most provincial finances and the local hilarious film "Babes. In Toyland" banknotes, submitted by Mr. Chen the best Children's Film. ever seen. Shaokwel, Special. Commissioner of in the Colony, and the second was Finance for Szechuan. The mea-.

red Astaire and Ginger Rogers sures were formulated jointly by dancing "The Continental".... Mr. Chen and General Liu Hsiang, Well they say we shall all be Commander-in-Chief of the Sze dancing it soon....but just wait chuan Bandit-suppression Forces MY partner tries kissing as he and Rehabilitation Commissioner dances......preparatory to, dinging for Szechuan

me over his shoulder and holding The proposal recommends theme head downwards as he girates Boating of a longterm loan of up the steps of the old Grips!...... It was more by 'good luck than all existing obligations of the pro-good management that I ended vince at the monthly rate of int the New Year holiday at the Hong erest of 6 per-mille and redeemable Kong Hotel on Tuesday night, for it was a raw, wet evening; we were literally driven indoors by cold and hunger (yes I said hunger, not thirst), so we stowed ourselves away in "Cads-Corner" and wat- ched all the Lovelies in their nice evening frocks; and here is a piece of good news for you Boys and Girls...... Slit Skirts have arrived at last, and (unless I am much mistaken), they have come to stay Why should the Chinese girls have all the advantages? I admired at least a dozen on Tuesday, but pret- tiest of all was the black one woITI by the tall-unknown, and the de- lightful example in ducks-egg blue

afterwards to watch the others. worn by Miss Harris Walker.

Robin and Graeme Young look Mrs. Bellany was very easy to

There is great activity at Ma- awfully smart in their riding-kit; look at in gleaming satin, Mrsgazine Gap just now, and it is not Helen Tracy is a splendid little Chellier seemed to be having all due to the new Short-cut into horsewoman and has made most wonderful time and looked so

Town. Every time I pass that way wonderful progress. Marygold charming in dark red..

As for the local banknotes, no further issues will henceforth be allowed, Banknotes to the amount of $10 million wd be withdrawn and sealed up to increase the value of those in circulation. China United Press (by Mail),

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SERICULTURE

STUDY

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Five Years To Be

Spent

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

Press" (Copyright)." ~

Nanking, Jan. 28. From 11 silk-producing pro- vinces & total of 104 kinds of native silkworms have been col-

den slippers, and Mrs Charles Pennack had the cutest gipsy scarf. Rosalie Alabaster was in shaded greens and Honor and Rosamund

Mr. Wilhelm Schwedler, Chief of Trans-Ocean Service

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new tunes including (of course) "The Continental!TM

I always meet numbers of child-Sorby is a very good rider too, and Mrs Brooks' wore belge with goi-ren all dressed up in Jodhpurs and always has the most attractive

looking ready for anything, and now I know why....They are on their way to the Peak Riding School to have lessons from Pa- mela, Scott Harston. She started with just "a few pupils about a year ago......but now so many

greatest interest. The experiment. consists in giving a roving com- mission to one man to discover for himself the best way of getting a big job done and giving him very wide powers to make his own plans and get them carried out. The job is that of rehabilitating the dis tressed areas-the areas, where trade was ebbing even before the slump, which show no signs of recovering when others are becom- ing more prosperous; whose popu- lation suffers from prolonged un-lected by the Central Agricultural Hancock were in black and blue employment and is becoming Experimental Station of the Minis-respectively, while MIs Harriman AND desperate.

try of Industry, and five years had a wide collar of gray. Instead of announcing a pro- FINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.gramme of action, the Government search in order to select the most ensemble of the evening was worn

will be spent for the study and re-

by Mrs. Leslie Ross; the gayest note OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN as appointed two Individuals suitable specimen for raising.

that the ANNUAL ORDIN. one for England and Wales, one for

The Ministry's Agricultural and of colour was Bee Walker's crim- ARY GENERAL MEETING of Scotland-who are invited to dis-Engineering Institutes are also co- on beret; the garment I coveted SHAREHOLDERS will be held at cover

own programixes operating to improve the manu- most was that wonderful coatee of the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hong These two commissioners will be facture of paper from bamboo. The vhite ostrich feathers worn by the Kong, an TUESDAY, the 26th able to draw upon considerable Agricultural Institute will under-lady in black; while the most FEBRUARY, 1935, at 11.80 a.a., for sums of money. £2,000,000 to start take the investigation into the cheer-making event was the fact the purpose of receiving the with, and more as it may be re- labour aspect of the work, while that the Band has discovered Report of the Directors together with quired. They will be able to con- the Engineering Institute will con- quite a number of really splendid a Statement of Accounts for the year sult with public officials, local

duct research into the technical ended 31st December, 1934.

authorities and "voluntary social

part of the manufacture.— workers in each locality; initiate China United Press (by Mail) new schemes for the purchase and use, of land, for making roads, for removing the hideous excrescerices of derelict industrial areas.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

by the undersigned that it has Hong Kong, 25th January, 1935. now been brought to their notice that the words "Ve-Tsin" and the Chinese characters "* #" form an integral part of the registered trade mark of the Tien Chu Ve-Tsin manufacturing Company of Shang- hai and that they have the exclusive right to the use of the same in connection with gourmet or flavour ing powder. As the words "V-Twin" and the Chinese characters "" also appear in a registered trade mark of the undersigned The Yik Ngo Foodstuff Chemical Com- pany, they have by arrangement given an undertaking to the Tien Chu Vo-Tain Manufacturing Com: pany that they will not in future sell hay favouring powder with any mark bearing the words "VTsin " or the Chinese Characters "#" and will further apply to the proper authorities for the rectification of the mark of the undersigned by deleting therefrom the said words objected to, Dated this 7th day of FebruaIY, 1935.

THE YIK NGO FOUD-STUFF CHEMICAL COMPANY.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

STREET

AND

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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, 12th FEBRUARY to TUESDAY, 26th FEBRUARY, both days inclusive.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON General Manager. Hong Kong. 29th January, 1935.

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THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER",

CO. (1918) LTD.,

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Extraordinary General Powting of The China Light & to ber ompany (1918), Limited, is IN THE GOODS OF WILLIAM Meee beld at the registered office of POPE, LATE OF 11, Lot House the Company, St. George's Building THE ROYAL (2nd Floor), Victoria, in the Colony NAVAL DOCKYARD, VICTORIA, of Hong Kong, on Wednesday, the IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG, Sixth day of March, 1985, at Three CHARGEMAN OF Sair FITTERE, o'clock in the afternoon, when the DECEASED,

aab-joined Resolution will be propos- ed as a Special Resolution:

That the name of the Company be changed to "China Light & Power Company Limited". Dated the 31st day of January, 1935.

Not the Court has, by virtue of

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

the Provisions of Section 58 of Ordin- ande No. 2 of 1897, made an order limiting the time for creditors and others to sand in their claims against the above estate to the 2ap MARCH, 1935.

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

DRACONE,

Solicitors for the Administratrix,

1, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong.

By Order of the Board,

NOEL BRAGA,

Secretary.

DIOCESAN BOYS' SCHOOL,

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FOUNDED 1869."

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE; STANLEY.

NOHOOL re-opens on Thursday, February 7th. New Students should apply for admission of of after that date. For Prospectus, apply Li Hoi Tung, Esq., (Tel. No. 20662) Mesars. Banker & Co, Bank of China Búilding, or

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, STANLEY.

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their

It is of the essence of the pro- posal that these two men should be unhampered, and have free hand to act as needs may demand; keeping in touch, of course, with the Government, and making use of its administrative machinery, so far as is desirable, but not tied by any rigid programme. Being men of wide experience, but with no official ties, who have placed them selves, unpaid, at the disposal of the country for the performance of a great national task, the com- missioners are likely to feel that they have a unique and splendid opportunity of public service.

It is a lear out of the book of dictatorship, but one in which there no departure from the essentials of democracy, for the ultimate control remains in the hands of Parliament

SUN YAT SEN STATUE IN THE CAPITAL

(Special to the "Hong Kong Daly Press" (Copyright.Y

Nanking, Jan. 28, $30,000 have already been col raz20lected for the projected bronze statue of the late Party Leader, Dr. Sun Yat Sen, for which a total of $50,000 is to be raised by popular contribution. The statue will be erected at Bin Chia Kou (Square), one of the most important centres

Hong Kora

HEADMASTER

BE C.B.R. SARGENT, KA

School reopens on Monday, February 18th, 1985.

Now boys' tests on Saturday, February 16th, 1985.

SHANGHAI SOOCHOW

HIGHWAY

[Special to the "Hong Kong Dails

Press" (Copyright.))

Shanghai, Jan. 28.

A motor road of 70 kilometres connecting Shanghal and Soochow has been planned by the Klangsu

Provincial Government. The road

will run parallel to Shanghal Socchow Section of the Shanghai- Nanking Railway, at distance

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jerseys. (I believe she has a colour for every day in the week), Ian Mackinnon is a most competent rider. Lesile Womack is just be ginning, pretty little Pippa North takes her lessons very seriously, Jane Strellett and June Ralston I thought that the most daring children have joined that she has are, both very keen. Barbara Ha- a waiting list, and has Beryl zel, Elfle Forster, and Julia Swann Faire as her most efficient AD.C) are all new pupils, Billy Bowes- The big garden is laid out in 're-Smith takes to riding as a duck to gulation-style, with a ring for water and looks fine trotting round- beginners, and a large stretch of the ring with arms folded, but we grass planted with posts, so that must give the palm to the smallest the more advanced pupils can pupil of all...tiny Fiona Ander- learn all "The tricks of the trade." son who is only three, yet sits The children simply love their her. small pony like a profession- lessons atid like to stay on al already, Baby-Take a bow!

CANTON NEWS NEWS SUMMARY

ITEMS

(From Our Special Correspondent)

Canton, Feb. 6. Most shaps remained closed to- day on account of the lunar New

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Rev. T. F. Ryan, SJ, in continuation of his series of articles on Social Welfare" writes

The Shanghai Ladies' Interport. on the subject the careless up-Hockey team left by the Chichibu" bringing of children in the home.

Maru yesterday.

Page 7.

Year holidays. Shop keepers and The programme for to-day's con- Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Macgregor and assistants spent their time in cert at Helena May Institute is their younger son arrived in the. playing Mah Jong and other games given on

Page Colony yesterday and will be re-

siding at 457, The Peak

to forget their business troubles during the past year, Street ped- Major C. M ̈ Manners presided dlers were gratified that they did over the annual meeting of the A small landslide occurred-in tome rush business on the eve of Hong Kong Automobile Association Stubba Road some distance beyond of from one to five kilometres the Chinese New Year

yesterday.

Page 7. the Hong Kong Hotel garage on from the railway line.

The fantan houses in Honam

Tuesday. Little damage was The work of construction will suburb are doing fairly good busi- Mr. K. MacDonald who was in caused, be taken up jointly by the Muni- ness, being frequented by holiday jured by the pirates when they

pality of Shanghal and the makers. Despite the drizzle, people captured the sa. Tungchow, is Mr. Fraser, of No. 97 Water- Kiangsu Provincial Government, both as regards survey and the out making New Year calls. making favourable progress at the loo Road, reports that his chow

The tea shops, motion picture War Memorial Hospital. actual road building, Shanghai be- houses, and roof gardens are doing ing responsible for the Shanghai-good business. Quinsan "fection and Kiangsu for the Quinsan-Soochow section. The|---

Hunt For Pirates

Page 8 dog bit Miss Hirst on the leg on Tuesday evening. Miss Hirst- was Shum Man Sheung was com-sent to the Kowloon Hospital for mitted to stand his trial at the treatment while the dog was sent survey that is already begun is Two battalions of troops, from next Criminal Bessions on a charge to Mataukok for observation. expected to be completed within a the Walchow area were dispatch-of assault with intent to rob. fortnight, and the construction ined last night to Blas Bay and Mirs about four months. The cost, Bay to round up the pirates who jointly, borne by the Shanghal seized the Butterfield and Swire Mamicipality and the Provincial Government, is estimated at $700,- China United Press (by Mail) ».

SEVENTEEN MILLION TREES PLANTED

in Nanking. Tenders for the con- | [Special to the “Hong Kong Dally struction will be invited shortly China United Press (by Mail)"

JAPANESE JUDGE AT THE HAGLE

Tokyo, February 6. Subject to Imperial sanction, the Foreign Once and decided to re- commend Dr. Shunichi" Nagaoka, Ambassador to France, as sicces sor to Dr. Adatchi in the judge- ship of the International Court at The Hague. [8228 Reuter.

Entry forms, prospeatusos and particulars may be obtained of application to the Headmaster. G. F. O. Box 88. Telephone 57777.

Press (Copyright).]

Nanking, Jan. 28 In the period of five years end- ing 1934, 17 million trees, have been planted by the Administra- tive Bureau of the Central Model Aforestation Area: over an area of about 700,000 mows (approx. 120,000 acres).

The Bureau is now nego with the Rural Rel of ngning Du for the transfer labourers for the 300 kilometres of road:

hina: United

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