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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1935.

ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS.

NOTICE.

That Sunday, March 24th, THE Public are hereby notified

1985, the Motor Coach which leaves Kowloon a: 4,05 a.m. for Shum Chun

Kowloon will not rus.

BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,

TIENTSIN. }

MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION No. 11/85.

VACANCIES FOR NURSES.

and Shum Chun at 10.59 a m. for Totsin, invites applications HE British Municipal Council,

from Chinese ladio for positions as nurses in its municipal hospitals.

20/3/35.

R. D. WALKER,

Manager, Railway.

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THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

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NOTICE is hereby given that the

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH ORDINARY MEET ING of Shareholders in the Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Queen's Building. Vic- toris, Hong Kong, on WEDNES

INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERS AND SHIPBUILDERS OF HONG KONG

MEMBERS are reminded that

Annual Dinner of the Institution will be held in the Rooms o'clock P.M. on Friday, 22nd March, 1935, st 8

J. P. A. DAVIS,

Hon. Secretary.

1.

who Dreas-Dinner Jacket

There are vacancies for two fully trained Chinese lady nurses must speak both the Northern Chinese and English languages fluently, Salary, in each case, will be $100 per month with board and lodging.

Applications, accompanied copies of diplomas and testimonials, must be forwarded so as to reneh the

undersigned not later than Tuesday, 30th April, 1985

By Order,

H. F. BARNES,

Secretary & Engineer. COUNCIL ROOM, TIENTSIN, MARCH 6TH, 1935.

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DAY, the 3rd April, 1985, at 8 BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, o'clock pm for the purpose of receiving & Report of the Directors. together with

A Statement of Accounts, and re-electing Directora and Auditore.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be 010SED from 23th March to the 3rd April, 1935. both days inclusive.

TIENTSIN.

MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION

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No. 12/35.

VACANCY FOR DEPUTY ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

By Order of the Board of Directors,HE British Municipal Council,

H. DA LUZ,

Tientsin, is prepared to receive applications for appointment to the of DEPUTY ELECT. RICAL ENGINEER

position Acting Secretary,

Hong Kong, 19th March, 1935.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HỒNG TÔNG

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

Candidates must be Obinese, pro- ferably between the ages 25 and 35 years, who bold degrees in Electrical Engineering from recognized univer- aities, and who have had several years experience in Electricity Power Station work...

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The Daily Press.

HONG KONG, MARCH 21, 1930.

RIDING A TIGER

The predicament that Japan is

4 Gossip We Must

The Cheer-O Club was in the limelight yesterday and congratu- lations are certainly due to the ladies who organized the most successful Bridge Drive held there. Mrs, D. J. Lewis, Mrs. L. G. F. Bel- lamy, Mrs. George Tinson and Mrs. Baskett have been indefatigable workers ever since the original Cheer' came into being many years ago, and have gathered a great many enthusiastic helpers reported to be in may well be round them in the new premises. summed up by the Chinese pro- hence the success, at yesterday's verb that "he who rides a tiger great effort. It was sad that Mrs. dare not dismount." As if to keep Lewis was not well enough to be time with the events in Europe, present and she will be much miss- where unrest and disorders appeared when she salls for Europe next to be the fashion the Far East is again bubbling with new un- one thing the certainties, For great tract of land known as Mongolia and which abuts upon Manchuria, separating China from Russia, is threatened by Japan. As any such move would menace both China and Russ. It may be well imagined what reaction it China will will carry in its train. feel the soldier's boot planted even firmly on her soll while Russia would see Japan's armis carried farther along its Siberian both Great frontier. Although Shang-Britain and the United States will

The First Bell will be Rung at 1.30 p.m.

By Order,"

C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

Hong Kong, 18th March, 1995.

BIRTHS

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March 13, COLTERJOHN. - On

1935, at the Country Hospital, Shanghal, to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Colterjohn, a son. GILLETT-On March 13, 1935, at

the Country Hospital. hai, to Mr. and Mrs. T. H. GI- lett, a son." JONES-On March 13, 1935, at the Country Hispital, Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Jones (née Greiner), a son.

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INDIAN TARIFF ON SILK GOODS

They must be conversant with the control, maintenance, and repair, of modern Steam Turbines, Alternators, Water-tube boilers etc. They should

Canton, March 20, In the interest of Sino-British IN THE Goons or ARTHUR also be able to supervise the installa

the Government of STANLEY TOWNLEYtion of Transformer Sub-stations relations, FULLAM, LATE OF 3, BURG And Transmission and Distribution India has made a partial exemp- HILL ROAD, SYDENE IN THE Systems, including overhead mains of tlon in favour of certain kinds of COUNTY OF KENT FORMERLY OF 5000 volts tensiou. A knowledge of H. M. S. WILDFIRE BOTAL the construction, repair and test of NAVAL SUR DEPOT SZENIS domestic electrical appliances is also IN THE SAID COUNTY, DECEASED. desirable.

TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897, made an order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their

In addition to a thorough know. ledge of English candidates must be able to speak the Northern Chinese language fluently.

The successful candidate will

silk goods from Chins, it is learn- ed to-day. This report came from the India Office in London and was received by Sir Alexander Cadogan, China.

British Minister to

is

more

look at the new. activity with a certain forboding. it appears that they are both inhibited from ac- tion. As Mr. Norman Davis said, they are both taking stock of the new development, not jointly but separately. One handicap which is common to both China

week Mrs. Baskets too was un- avoidably absent but in their stead Mrs. Bellamy made a very graceful little speech of thanks to Lady Peel for so kindly presenting the Frizes and to those who had sup- ported the cause to such good effect that a clear profit of $181 was realised.

All the "well-knowns" were there and Lady Peel herself played at a table with Mrs. Henderson, Mrs; Bellamy and Mrs. A. B. Stewart. Among others there I noticed Mrs. Owen Hughes who looked very charming in brown and amber, and came with her daughter-in-law who wore a most attractive shade of otter-brown.

(BY "PRUDENCE*)

Sherry was in brown with a wide, given in honour of Mrs. Parker: sailor-collar.

Mrs. Wolf was in towered navy blue, and Mrs. Franks had a pretty dress of spotted silk. Mrs. Danby looked very smars in brown flowered crope. Mrs. Johnson achieved a wonderful all-tourquoise effect and Mrs. Hooper looked most effective all in white.

NICE "LAY-OUT”

whose husband is the new Manager of the Standard Ou Company, Mrs. Parker has only recently arrived in the Colony as a resident, but I think, she was here for a time a few years ago. Mrs, Sanger Is. rather famous for her delightfully informal tlfin parties which are often served in Japanese style, and there in no easier way of meeting people, for it is so nice to "break the ice" over bowls of steaming rice and all the savoury deilcacles that go with Sukiyaki

CHARMING NEWCOMER”.

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our

Mrs. Greaves (in cream) was busy collecting the score-cards with Mrs. Elswoth to help her. I saw Mrs. Shellshear in the dim distance and Mrs. Tratman too. Mrs. Tin- son had 16 fascinating colour- scheme of pink and brown. Mrs. Griffiths looked delightfully Trish

Among those prosent I noticed in just the shade of green that sults her auburn hair and Mrs. Barbara Rice who is one of the Young had a captivating tunic of newest of Hong Kong's young another shade. Mrs. Strellet was Lovelles and is already having a rather sparkling in black with a grand time (and no wonder, with brilliant scart. Mrs. Williamson that" magnolia skin and her dark had an all-brown outfit and Mrs. eyes and hair). She wore a very hat. She was sitting next Helen Way was most etherial in pale pretty dress of brown and a Russian fawn.

Emmett who looked so lovely in Hazel Jenkins was pale ochre. there too in red checks, and a white coat, and Mary Taylor, who is quite an expert with chopsticks: Mrs. own particular Harris "Hollywood Blonde" and was char- ming as ever. Mrs Tracy looked extremely smart and so did Mrs. Archbutt, Mrs. George H111 quite adorable in coffee-brown with a little coat of gold and yellow, Mrs. Montargis was rather a late the dining arrival. but must have received room is in the basement the upper many congratulations on her hus- room will be splendid as a sports band's brilliant Rotary address last Toom. There is an excellent bil-Tuesday. Mrs. Sanger herself look- llard-room too, with a well-stockeded a darling in pale colours that library next it, while the big lounge threw up her fair hair. Mrs. Tyson on the first boor is the most de-looked "chie" as always and Mrs. lightful room of all, amply big Simon was very handsome in nig- enough for dancing and so cool ger-brown with a touch of yellow. with windows on all sides and I think Mrs. Bensoir was in white shady trees outside. One must and yellow, and that Mrs. Williams "hand it to the architects who had green diagonal stripes, I know contrived such a spacious bullding that Mrs. Emmett looked delightful on the small space allotted to them. In printed silk and that Mrs. Giron- al was in white but, the correct was it Mr. Mackichen I wonder? I

drink at a Japanese tiffin is (of course) Japanese beer, and is any- rather think it was!"

thing in the world more "sleepy- tying"? I kept awake long enough to play bridge till six p.m., and now am about to pass right out!

The tea provided was the best ever and never have I eaten quite so many delicious cakes, Talking of food, the candy sent by Mrs. G. D. R. Black and Mrs. Fordham was all sold in the arst ten minutes, and made a welcome addition to the profits. After the "drive" was Mrs Mackichen over someone very kindly took me had a most attractive dress of pat-all over this charming little Club, termed silk. Mrs. Dudley King was and it certainly is marvellously at her table and won second prize planned. Now that with her score of 4990, the first Prize being won by Mrs," Harvey with 6250, the other winners were: Russla is that neither of them Hidden Number prize, Mrs. Bowes can afford

Smith; Men's prize, Mr. Morris. such a luxury as

Auction Bridge: First, Mrs. W. R. "stocktaking." being as they are in the path of the tiger, and neither Andrewes; Hidden Number. Mrs Mah Jongg: First Mrs of them are in a position to fight. In the case of Russia, the alter-Horsford: Hidden. Number, Mrs

to Potts, Booby, Mrs. Elliott. native of going to war was "enter into negotiations." This BLUE TARTAN has been done and has resulted in a tacit recognition of the new state of Manchukuo. China is

and

adopting the same policy; she is even discussing the possibilities of closer relationship with Japan.

Wylie.

Mrs. Roberts was smart, in blue tartan which is so much in fashion

skirt that Mrs. Pennack wore with this Spring. I loved the red tartan that dark blue coat, Mrs. Morris looked sweet in shaded brown, and The thing is, Manchukuo is Mrs. Booth was in gray with a Uttle Mrs. of white organdie. separating Japan from the other blouse major powers and it is here that may be found the key to the naval

claims against the above estate to the receive a salary of 86110 per month that the Indian tariff duties on impasse. According to Recepted MANCHUKUO OIL

16TH DAY OF APRIL, 1935.

All Creditora and others are accord- ingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before

that date.

Dated the 20th day of March, 1935. JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executriz.

Prince's Bullding,

Ice House Street,

Hong Kong

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JUBISDICTION.

7.

IN THE Goons or "JAMES DALZIEL TATE OF SYVEN SIKTKES, THAT Tzz-kui, ix. THE COLONY OF HONG KONG, GENTLEMEN, DECLARED.

from the date upon which he takes up his duties in Tientsin. He will be "pon probation for a period of six months from that date.

Applications containing references, credentials, copies of diplomas and curriculum vitae" of each candi- date should be addressed to "The Secretary & Engineer, British Municipal Council, Tientsin" and forwarded so as to reach him not later than Friday, 26th April, 1935.

"By Order,

H. T. BARNES,

Secretary & Engineer. COUNCIL ROO15; TIENTSIN, MARCH 9TH, 1935.

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THE HONGKONG FIRE" INSUR-

ANOR COMPANY LIMILED. .

NOTICE TO. SHARËHOLDERS. THE Sixty-sixth

Ordinary General Meeting of Share- TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the Court has, by virtue of holders will be held at the Offices of the provisions of Section 58 of Ordin the undersigned on Friday, the 29th ance No. 2 of 1897, made an order March, 1935, at Noon, for the pur- limiting the time for creditors and pose of receiving the Report of the others to send in their claims against General Managers, together with a the above estate to era APRIL, 1935, statement of Accounts for the year

All Creditors and others are accord-ended the 31st December, 1984. ingly hereby required to send their claims to the undersigned on or before that date.

DEACONS,

Solicitors for the Executors,

1, Dew Toux Boad Central,

Hong Kong.

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THE LONGEONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

NOTICE

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TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Office of the Company, 2, Queen's Building, Hong Kong, on Monday, 25th March, 1985, at Noon, for consideration of the Directors'

The Share Register and Transfer Books will be closed from the 16th to the 29th March, 1986, both days

inclusive.

JAEDINE, MATHESON & Co., LTD. General Managers, THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE Co., IND. Hong Kong, 8th March, 1935,

silk

This special consideration made following information from commercial bodies in China saying

manufactures are Chinese "specially heavy." The Govern- India reconsidered the ment of duties in question, and as a re- cult & parual cxemption was made in respect to such goods.

However, the tariff in Indo- of the China, Slam and some Dutch East Indles is still high. A between new commercial treaty China and France is in course of negotiation in Nanking. The Kwangtung Provincial Government will shortly send a petition to the Central Authorities requesting them to take up the matter with those colonies for a better import tariff in favour of Chinese silk products.

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MONOPOLY

To Be Enforced In April

Quite a number of people at the Bridge-Drive had come on from Mrs. Dick Sanger's big tifin party.

NEWS SUMMARY

Dr. J. Leighton Stuart, president of the Yenching University in Pel- ping, is shortly due to arrive in the Colony for a short visit. He will

LOCAL AND

非

GENERAL

was

In connection with the report of the Belchers Street Fire In-

also pay a short visit to Canton inquiry which was published in our the course of which he hopes to

issue of yesterday, Mr. Brooks, meet graduates of the University. should have been reported as 827-