NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG
PROBATE JURISDICTION
IN THE GOODS of Alfred Samler Brown, late of The Thackeray Hotel, Great Rus sel Street in the County of Middlesex and of Miramar Santa Cruz in Tenerife, deceased.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has, by virtue of Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897, made an Order limiting the time lor creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 29th day of April, 1937.
All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under- signed on or before that date.
Dated the 2nd day of April, 1937.
JOHNSON, STOKES &
MASTER,
Solicitors for the surviving
Executor,
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BRITISH MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN
No. 6/37
A Point to Point Meeting will MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION be held (weather permitting) at Potts' Bungalow on Saturday, 3rd April, 1937, commencing at 3. p.m.
Additional coaches will be at tached to the 12.12 p.m. and 1.25 p.m. trains to Fanling, and the 6.39 p.m. train to Kowloon.
THOMSON & CO.,
Secretaries.
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NOTICE.
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VACANCY, FOR · LADY SUPERINTENDENT OF HOSPITALS
The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, invites applications from British ladies for the posi tion of Lady Superintendent of its Municipal Hospitals, which HEREBY will become vacant during the GIVEN that the partnership summer of the present year. keretofore subsisting between the
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HONGKONG ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION ·
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NOTICE is hereby given that the FIFTEENTH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of 'Share- holders of the Hongkong - Engl;} neering & Construction Company, Limited, will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Lowe, Bing. ham & Matthews, Mercantile Bank Building, Queen's Road (Central), Hong Kong
On
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HONG KONG APRIL 3, 1937.
GOVERNMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Inquiry Into Nutrition Of The People
London, Apr. 1.
clined since before the war and it. is too low, and the committee say that the nation cannot remain in- different to the, under-consump- tion of a foodstuff so important in. a country so eminently suited for
The Committee also advocate an: increased'consumption of fruit and green vegetables and draw atten- tion to the particular value of sea- fish as a source of good protein: and iodine and other minerals.
The Government's advisory com- mittee on nutrition which was ap- pointed to inquire into the facts, quantitative and qualitative, in relation to the diet of the people and to report as to any changes milk production. therein which appear desirable in Wednesday, the 14th April, 1937, IS HONG KONG
the light of modern advances in "LOW-BROW At 12 o'clock (Noon), for the
the knowledge of nutrition," and consisting of leading experts on purpose of receiving the Report of
Genuine gratification will be the subject, such as Sir Gowland the Board of Directors and a
con- Hopkins, Sir John Orr and Pro- Statement of Accounts for the felt at the announcement
most interesting fessors Cathcart and Mellanby, to- Year ended on the 31st Decem.{tained in a
gether with social workers and ber, 1936, and electing Directors interview publiahd in this paper others specially interested in or in- yesterday, to the effect that formed upon the question, haa 15- world-famed virtuoso, such as Mr. sued its first report. Josef Lampkin will give recitala in Hong Kong.
Entertainment of the definitely cultural quality should always and by every possible means be encouraged, but it is a regrettable
and Auditors.
The Transler Books of the Company will be closed from the 7th April to the 14th April, 1937, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
B. ALVES,
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Secretary fact that the East generally and Hong Kong, Ist April, 1937. Hong Kong particularly have an [6159 unenviable reputation for callous- ness amounting almost to con- temptuous disregard for art in its best and purest sense.
THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
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Is it a fact that Hong Kong (to make the matter purely The Fifty-sixth Ordinary Gen- local) is what is understandingly eral Meeting of the Company termed "low-brow""" B.
will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs, Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., For sale at the office of the Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Superintendent of Accounts and Thursday, 8th April, 1937, at Stores, Public Works Depart noon, for the purpose of receiving ment, Lower Albert Road, the Report of the Directors, Geological survey maps of the passing the Accounts, and elect Crown Colony of Hong Kong.ing Directors and Auditors.. Scale 11 mile. Price $5.00.
R. M. HENDERSON, Director of Public Works. Public Works Department, Hong Kong, 31st March, 1937.
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BRITISH, MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, TIENTSIN
MUNICIPAL NOTIFICATION No. 5/37
G.
FIRE BRIGADE
Applicants should give full late GEORGE HUTTON details of their training, posts POTTS, PATRICK CUMMING HUTTON POTTS and RUS TOM PESTONJI carrying on business as Stock, Share and 'General Brokers at Victoria in the Colony of Hong Kong under the style or firm name of BEN.
beld, special experience, etc., in VACANCY FOR their letters of application, to- gether with copies of recent testimonials.
JAMIN AND POTTS having
terminated by effluxion of time
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Other things being equal pre.
ference will be given to call experience as Hospital matrons or superintendents, particularly those who can show evidence of ability to administer hospitals in
didates who have had previous
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business-like, efficient
economical manner.
R.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 1st to 22nd April inclusive. By order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & .CO., LTD., General Managers. Hong Kong, 18th March, 1937.
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THE HONG KONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO
́SHAREHOLDER'S.
The Report emphasises that it is no more than a preliminary sur- vey. The Science of nutrition is.
still in its infancy.
The Committee's investigations. are incomplete and are belog ex tended in connection with family- Re-. budgets and dietary surveys.
The Committee state that they believe this to be the first occasion in history that a comprehensive survey of the diet of a whole na- search is also needed to establish tion has been set on foot by any government.
In a brief review of the last
quarter of a century, the commit- provement in public health, that the consumption per head of most foodstuffs, especially those, of the Teatest nutritional value, has pro- gressively increased.
tee find, along with a great im-
The report states: "The diet of the people is now more in con- formity with physiological princi- les than it was in prewar days.”
SOUND DIETARY
a reliable means of asscasing the state of nutrition of the individual: Further reports will be issued by the committee as its work proceeds.
MINISTER ACTS
The Minister of Health has lost- no time in following up the re- port of the advisory committee on
nutrition.
He has issued. to all maternity and child-welfare authorities, a circular requesting an early review of their arrangements under the Maternity and Child Welfare Act for the supply of milk and other In the light of statistics of na- the basis of the League of Nations the diet of pregnant and nursing tional food consumption and on foods, with a view to securing that."- optimum standards of nutrition, mothers contains the proper con- the committee and that the na-stituents and the consumption of tional dietary contains sufficient milk, especially by young children.
A fortnight ago the second of two classical concerts was held in this Colony. Song and dance combined to provide a programme which would have done justice to The any Continental" centre. Junction was extensively and relatively strikingly advertised beforehand. Yet the simple and sorry fact is that less than sixty people were present to encourage artistes whose conscientiousness and ex- pertness have earned for them justly high reputations in various famed cultural centres:
If the comparativa (from the financial angle, at least) failure") of those classical concerts is to be taken as any criteria, then it is no wonder that virtuosi regard some à tour of the East with misgivings.
It will be generally and readily admitted that without a cultural back-ground any place is soulless --a thing of enervating materia-
is increased
energy-giving foods for the whole
The Minister also asks' the au- population and that all except a
small fraction of the thorities to consider afresh the population are obtaining the full question of a properly organised aystem of meals for expectant mo- amount of calories they require.
There is no aggregate deficiency there and young children. of fat in the national dietary though there is some deficiency in the diets of the very poorest.
Investigations do not reveal a shortage of total protein though there may be some shortage of ani- mal protein in the diets of the very poorest.
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The Committee, however, regard the consumption of milk as the key to proper nutrition" and call attention to the fact that it is
below much standards.
the recommended
In drawing attention to the ad- ditional financial assistance which
has just been afforded by the Government to local. authorities in " the increase and rearranged dis- tribution of the exchequer grants, he suggests that the relfer afforded in many cases will enable the ex-. tension of work of the character described in the circular in the areas where it is most needed.
Bir Kingaley Wood, in a state- ment on the advisory committee's report this evening, said he regard- ed It as the most valuable docu- mient on the subject of nutrition The consumption of liquid milk, which had yet appeared.— unlike other foods, has slightly de-British Wireless,
MILK SUPPLIES
B.B.C. PLANS
Notice is hereby given that lis the ONE HUNDRED AND Can such a charge with justice SUPERINTENDENT SEVENTEENTH ORDINARY be laid against Hong Kong? FOR WORLD-WIDE
MEETING of Shareholders, in We, for instance do not believe the Company will be held at the that Hong Kong is as "low-brow" CORONATION office of the Company, Queen's Building, Victoria, Hong Kong, have na believe. There are many as a great many people would
BROADCAST on Monday, the 12th April, manifestations of genuine appre- 1937, at noon, for the purpose ciativeness for the ballet, oper
The British Municipal Council, Tientsin, invites applications from British Subjects for the position of Superintendent for its Fire Brigade, which will become vacant in the latter half of the present year.
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BADMINTON
Thrilling Struggles In Finals
Tarllling badminton was wit- nessed at the Club de Recreio last finals of the
The B.B.C. has now completed a night when the
was also
X.M.CA, favoured in many quar-
at the 31st day of March 1937, the said Firm will be carried on
of receiving a Report of the in its lighter form and instru- number of its plans for broadcasts Singles and Mixed Doubles Cham- Directors, together with a State- mentalism. So, when a virtuoso in connection with the Coronation plonships were played off. An ex- as from the 1st day of April 1937,
The commencing salary will ment and
of Accounts, and of the calibre of our distinguished. In view of the improvements inhibition men's doubles
band at the Empire Broadcasting! staged which also contributed to by the undersigned PATRICK į
be $600 (consisting of $400 electing Directors and Auditors. visitor comes amongst as an Station at Daventry and of the a very entertaining evening. CUMMING HUTTON POTTS,
"basic salary" plus $200 "Re- The TRANSFER BOOKS of
excellent opportunity is afforded Installation of new high-power Patrick H. Wong, of the Chinese JACK YUAN HUTTON POTTS,
The successful candidate will patriation Pay") per month with the Company will be CLOSED the community of answering for transmitters, it is hoped that the
ters for the title, delighted his sup- and RUSTOM PESTONJI in receive a commencing salary of tree quarters, from the date of from the 6th to the 12th April, itself that provocative question, Coronation programmes will be
heard clearly throughout the world, porters by defeating T. C. Lee of partnership under the style or $450 (consisting of $300 "basic taking up the appointment in 1937, both days Inclusive.
"Is Hong Kong Low-brow"?
On May 12 a large part of the the University by the convincing firm папе of "BENJAMIN | salary plus $150 "Repatria. Tientsin.
By Order of the Board of
programmes for that day will be scores of 15/5, 15/7. - Wong was in AND POTTS.".
devoted to a broadcast of the irresistible form, his clever place- NATIONAL SPORTING
Coronation Service in Westminsterments and drop-shots giving-Lee : Abbey and descriptions by observers no chance whatsoever. Els dis- of the processions both to and from i play last night places him in a Buckingham Palace. In the evea-class all by himself.
tion Pay") per month, com- The successful candidate will Directors. Dated the 1st day of April, 1937: mencing from the date upon be on probation during the first
P. C. POTTS,
which she takes up her duties, in six months of his service. At Tientsin, together with free board the end of the probationary
H. DA LUZ,
Secretary,
and lodging, uniform allowances, period, if his services have been Hong Kong, 27th March, 1937. satisfactory, he will be given a
J.
HUTTON POTTS, R. PESTONJI.
etc.
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HONG KONG-SHANGHAI CONFERENCE
Foreign & Chinese Shippers.
NOTICE is hereby given that as from the 15th April, 1937, rates of freight from Hong Kong to Shanghai will be increased 20 per cent. over current rates,
Tarifs showing current rates as from the 15th April, 1937, are now la course of preparation and will be issued shortly,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD.
Secretaries,
Hong Kong Shanghal Freight
Conference. Hong Kong, 1st April, 1937.
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She will be on probation for a period of six months from the date of taking up her duties.
four year contract under which, above-men- in addition to the
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CLUB
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New £40,000 Company
ing there will be a programme un- A rare struggle was seen in the der the title "The Empire's Hom- Mixed Doubles between P. K. Hat To meet the wishes of mem- bera and make it in the words age" to which the Dominions and and Miss U. Khoo (University) of the General Manager" club some of the Colonies with which and M. A. Oliveira and Miss M. 1s radio-telephonic com-Silva (Recreio). The Analists are tloned emoluments, he will be TRAVEL HELPS PEACE in reality," the National Sporting there entitled to the benefits of the
Club has formed a new £40,000 munication will contribute. This among the anest exponents of the Mr. Thomas Wiles, Vice-Chair- company with a Board of Direc- PIDErame will end with a message game locally and their displays Sir by his Majesty the King in person. last night further added to their At the end of the probationary Superannuation Fund, travelling
man of the Port of London Autors comprising Admiral
The B.B.C. plans to mark the taurels. period, if her services have been and uniform allowances etc.
thority, was the guest at luncheon, Lionel Halsey (Chairman) the
Despite the advantage of play- satisfactory, she will be given a Applicants should give in their at the Criterion Restaurant. Pic Marquere of Queensberry. Lord occasion of the Coronation by
whole of Coronation Week, many of Miss Silva (one of the cleverest four-year contract, under which, letters of application full details cadilly, of the Globe Circle-an Brecknock, Bir. Noel Curtis-Ben-pecial programmes during the ing at home, MA. Oliveira and In addition to the above-mention of their experience, training, Association of Travel Advertising nett, Commander. E. W. B. Leake. which will be heard, by Empire and coolest lady players here)
positions previously held, and Men.
ed emoluments, she will be entitled to the benefits of the Fund, Leave Superannuation Pay, Travelling allowances, etc.
Applications should be forward- ed so as to reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock (noon), on Tuesday 25th May, 1937.
By Order,
H. F. BARNES, Secretary & Engineer.
·COUNCIL ROOM, TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937.
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The work the members of the Captain Woolf Barnato, and M. steners: On Sunday, May 9, there found the University pair a trife also copies of recent testimonials. Two others are to join a
later,
It is essential that the candi said, must lead to greater pros date be able to speak the Chinese perity in business. Eringing people
dialect) of different countries together, ex language (Northern
tended international trade and helped materially to the peace of Anently.
the world.
Applications should be forward ed so as to reach the undersigned not later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Tuesday, 22nd June, 1937.
By Order,
QUEEN'S COLLEGE SPORTS DAY The 21st annual sports meeting of Queen's College will be held at the College ground, Causeway Bay, to-day commencing at 11.30 am. Mr. C. G. Anderson will present the 5143 prizes at 5 p.m.
H. F. BARNES, Secretary and Engineer. COUNCIL ROOM, TIENTSIN, 11th March, 1937.
Et- with
significance of the Coronation by 15/12
The Advisory Board will
Mr. Lawrence Tanner, and in the. In the exhibition men's doubles, now constituted. main as
evening a special service in the E. L. H. Shute and J. J. Remedios, formidable combination, bent Mr. John Harding as general Concert Hall at Broadcasting House manager, The new secretary will at which the address will be given A. M. Bilva and L. Cavalho 15/5. be Paymaster-Captain Gibb. Em-by the Archbishop of Canterbury. 11/16, 16/13.. press Stadium, Earl's Court, willThe prayers will be said by the remain the Club's venue for tour Moderator of the Church of Scot- Langeland, and the lessons will be read
naments.
The change-over will not inter by the Moderator of the Federal Coronation; "The King's Music," a Free programme consisting of music, and Council of Evangelical fere with the programmes,
the present Matchmaking Com Churches. A special anthem has prose, and. verse written by the mittee will continue to arrange been written for this occasion by Kings and Queens of England, a nights. The money has actually Sir Walford Davies, the Master of play by Sir James Barrie, who has broadcast per- been raised, and is to be used to the King's Muslo. Dramatic pro authorised a further the progress of the Club, grammes of special interest include formance for the first time and #A "The King's Anointing" based on Midsummer Night's Dream" with Staging really big fights le among
the historical significance of the an all-star cast. the projects.
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