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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

ST. PATRICK'S SOCIETY

OF HONG KONG,

The Eight Annual General Meeting will be held in the Jacobeau Room, Hong Kong Hotel,

TUESDAY, “November, at 5.30 p.m.

BUSINESS.

оп

23rd

To receive the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th September.

1937.

To elect a President and Ocers

for the ensuing year.

B. H. C. HALLOWES,

Hon. Secretary.

5761

IN THE SUPREME

COURT OF HONG KONG.

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

Miscellaneous Proceedings

No. 57 of 1937.

In the Matter" of the China

Provident Loan and Mort. gage Company, Limited

and

In the Matter of the Com-

SAFETY I

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1937.

for your travel funds

The funds for your business or pleasure trip can be safeguarded if, before leaving you have us convert them into

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHE QUES

They are spendable everywhere and no identification is necessary other If lost or than your signature. stolen, uncountersigned, your money is refunded. Issued in denomina-

tious of $10, $20, $50. and $100 - Also in Sterling £2, £5, arið £10.

THE AMERICAN EXPRESS Co., Inc..

Incorporated with Limited Liablity is 17,8.A.

4. Des Voeux Road Central,

NEW

ADVERTISEMENTS

panies Ordinance No. 39 of HONG KONG BREWERY 1932, Sections 57-62.

IS

NOTICE

HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition presented to the Supreme Court of Hong Kong on the 17th day of Novem ber, 1937, for confirming the cancellation of 15,633 shares of

$5.00 each of the unissued capital

and the reduction of the issued

AND DISTILLERY. LIMITED

NOTICE.

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.

Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Twellth Extra Race Meeting to be held on Saturday, 4th December, 1937 (weather permitting), may be obtained at the Secretary's Office, Exchange Building; the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong

All bottles supplied marked with the initials "HB" and the name "Hong Kong Brewers and Distillers Limited" are and re capital of the above-named Com main the property of the Hong pany from

$4,421,835.00 to Kong Brewery and Distillery $2,210,917.50 is directed to be Limited and are supplied to cus. heard before His Honour Sir tomers upon the understanding Road.

that such delivery confers no Entries close at 12 o'clock Alasdair Duncan Atholl Mac.

on THURSDAY, 25th Gregor, Chief Justice, on Monday, right of ownership or usage to NOON

All sales November, 1937. the 13th day of December, 1937, customers or others. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

Any creditor or shareholder of the Company desiring to oppose the making of an Order for reducing the capital of the said Company under the above Ordin. ance should appear at the time of the bearing by himself or by

Counsel for that purpose.

A copy of the Petition will be furnished to any creditor or share. holder of the Company "requiring the same by the undersigned by payment of the regulated charges therefor.

Dated the 22nd day of Novem ber, 1937.

TS'O & HODGSON,

5760

of beer are made by the Brewery or their dealers subject to this condition. When empty all bottles must immediately be re turned either to the Brewery De pots in Hong Kong No. 8, Dud dell Street or in Kowloon No. 58, Canton Road, or to the Com pany's agents when 3 cents and

4 cents will be refunded for each pint and quart battle respectively.

LAWN TENNIS

5750

Baron Gottfried von Cramm,

CB. BROWN,

Secretary.

5758

CHINA LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY. LIMITED.

NOTICE.

Editorial and Business Office:

15-19," Queen's Road Central Tel. 30251.

Night Editor (Wancha! Ofce):

Tal 24311.

London Office: 53. Fleet Street

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The Daily Press.

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HONG KONG, NOVEMBED 9, 1937.

THE TRADE PACT.

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the The

announcement House of Commons hi Thursday lust that a new stage had been reached in the much discussed Anglo-American trade agreement was meelved with undisguised gratification in all parts of the Empire, coming as it did in the form of an answer to the many [maticians runwars that though to all outward appearances Great Britain and the United States of America were on the best of terms, the parting of the ways

4 Gossip We Must

(BY ELSPETH)

The gardens of Flagstaff House usual and delightful shades. Pretty were transformed into fairyland Mrs. Weldon oked charming in on Tuesday evening when Major- black with touches of white and General and Mrs. A. W. Eartho- | affected a most amusing black nat lomew were at home to a large trimmed with long white stream- gathering. Coloured lights engir ers

cle, the grounds and the band played delightfully.

Mrs. Gambler, who is an astrac- tive newcomer to the Colony. wore Mrs. Bartholomew, who received. u lovely evening dress in dark the guests with General Bartho-print. Mrs. Turner, who always lomew, wore a long dark cocktail wears delightful clothes, had an dress with a becoming large hat. Indinitely becoming black dress. I saw Miss Potter in a lovely shade of green and Mrs. McAvoy who had an amusing striped dress and a large black hat, was talking to an attractive person in a pale print frock. Mrs. Bousfield had chosen a becoming shade of dark red.

It was difficult to see what peo- ple were wearing in the dim light and as the crowd rather tended to congregate in one or two places one did not circulate as freely as is usual at cocktail parties

Mrs N. L. Smith wore a long

frock in a pale colour and brought her daughter, Ms Judith Smith. looked strikingly Mrs. Dicken

It was nice to see Captain Ho- warth back again after his leave.

There were masses of other peö-

soignee. She has an unerring eye for colour and usually chooses un-ple present but the crowd was so

WORLD DEVELOPMENTS -

(November 21., 19371

The world to-day is in a sad and sorry plight. Becnomic insofar as mutual help in issues ferment and political upheaval have in the past few years brought that gravely affected their res-many countries such disaster and suffering that a serious conflict pective interests had come many involving all nations has sequied to be inevitable. The conse- quences of such a catastrophe defeat the imagination, and the Prospect is, indeed, disturbing. The established lenders of peace- loving countries have sought to stave off this Armageddon. but their efforts at settlement of the world's problems have so far only drawn us dangerously closer to it.

years ago.

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The attitude, of the United States towards the Spanish civil war was, and still is, aloof. The | Same might have been said of Jær

What, then, can save humanity and bring peace? Change of views in regard to the Sino- Japanese conflict until President leadership or change of attitude appear to thinking men to be the The first course, it need scarcely be point- only possible solutions Roosevelt made known the stand out, is of its own fundamentally perilous and is even more so in the present explosive atmosphere, and hope rests, therefore. solely in the sitemiative.

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ef his Govemment in his memor. able speech at Chicago. Up till that time there Were certain

"The necessity for such a change bins not been completely lost. Powers who imagined that they some statesmen, but they have hitherto wavered and lost much could do as they pleased both invaluable time. It comes as a great relief to all, therefore, tor Europe and the Far East owing observe that the first steps along this road have at last been taken te the lack of Anglo-American

hy certain governments. colexion. Japan, of course, mis- took America's delayed statement as disinterestedness-that the United States cared not what happened in the outside world so long as her own house was in order. But then Japan is always making mistakes.

To

return:

Viewed from this standpoint, the most important contribution towards an improvescent of the world situation is the lessening of teusion over the Spanish question: This was war never in the true sense a national affair: it has given rise to an international controversy of far-re: bing proportions.

"

Great Britain has been the first country to realise that a suc cessful settlement of this controversy is the first essential in the attempt to lead the world back to ways of law and order. Her the Anglo-greatest concern is not in Spain but in the maintenance of the American Trade Agreement.. Mr. Mediterranean sen-route, but she has had reason to be 'suspicions Cordell Hull. the United States of Italy's motives. Now she is apparently satisfied with the Secretary of State, bas issued an Italian assurances that the latter's actions in Spain and Lybia invitation to submit suggestions were never meant to be a warlike challenge, but only intended to the State Department con- as a wedge to gain car to proposals for settling the African ques cerning what products should he tion consequent upor Italian penetration into Africa. included in the trenty. This, it The British Plan, aimed at the withdrawal of active parti- is to be noted with satisfaction,cipation in Spanish affairs by intervening Powers, has done much is the first formal step towards to solve the problem. Even Russia, which has sought to arres the conclusion of the Anglo- the development of the Fascist idea in Spain, has seen fit te American Trade Agreement and agree in order to alleviate the position. No doubt Russia con. is the climax of over a year's side the Japanese threat in the Far Best of greater moment. exploratory work by the twoth the European problem, but as a matter of fact this seems to be the common view of all Western Powers, including Italy Governments courerned.

and Germany, in spite of the triangular agreement these com- tries have concluded with Japan.

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THE NINETEENTH OR DINARY YEARLY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Head Office of the Herr H... Henkel and Fraulein Company, St. George's Bulldlag, Horn, who are passing through Chater Road, Victoria, Hong the Colony on Friday, November Kong, on Monday, 20th Decem Solicitors for the Petitioners 26th, have kindly agreed to take ber, 1937, at 12 o'clock (Noon),

for the purpose of receiving a Negotiations will not le started part in exhibition "matches,

Statement of Accounts and the for a few weeks but the very fact These matches will be staged

Report of the Directors for the that they are going to start has Germany, which has a' colonial complaint of her own, is by the H. K. L. T. A. on the financial year ended 30th Septempt a different complexion on the vastly encouraged by Britain's change of temper, and no doubt. II.K.C.C. ground (by kind perber, 1937, and electing Directors whole outlook on the world situa- Herr Hitler will have discussed with Lord Halifax during the mission) on the 26th between 3

and Auditors.

tion. From a reliable source it latter's visit some of the things that are cansing dissatisfaction. p.m. and 5.30 p.m.

The Transfer Books of the was stated that there was good including, it may be presumed, the possibility of revision of League A stand to accommodate about Company will be closed

reason to believe that the British Mandates. 450 people will be erected, and Friday, 26th November, 1937, to booking of 300 seats can be Monday, 20th December, 1937. effected at Moutrle's at $3.00 both days inclusive. each from Tuesday, 23rd inst.

By Order of the Board of The remaining stand seats at

Directors, $a cach can be secured on the ground.

NOEL BRAGA,

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG. KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of William Taylor, late of 1, Richmond Terrace, Whitley Bay in the County of Northumberland, England, Retired Engineer,

deceased.

A limited number of seats at

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from

Secretary.

$1 each on the east side of the Hong Kong, 26th Oct., 1937.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by court and standing room at 50 virtue of Section 58 of the cts. (Servicemen in uniform 30 Probates Ordinance 1897, made cts.) will also be available.

an. Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in

their claims against the above estate to the 16th day of Decem.

ber, 1937.

A

C. J. TACCHI,

Hon. Secretary. Hong Kong Lawu Tennis Association.

All Creditors and others are Hong Kong, 20th Nov., 1937.

accordingly hereby required to

send their claims to the under

signed on or before that date.

Dated the 19th day of Novem.

ber, 1937.

JOHNSON, STOKES &

MASTER, Solicitors for Davidina Hall, one of the Executors-of-the-Will of. the abovenamed, deceased. The Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building,

Hong Kong.

5750

5757

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overnment acting in conjunc If a genuine Anglo-Italo-German. understanding is arrived at. tion with the various Dominion one of the greatest barriera to peace will have been removed. Governments, has probably con- It will lead eventually to the return of Germany to the Leagupe. sented to give equal treatment to and also serve as a strong deterrent to Japan.

certain American products as that Another notable development, the significance of which may which is at present accorded to easily be overlooked. is the "unconditional most-favoured-nation grods under the Empire Prefer- reciprocal trade agreement" policy of the United States Govern- Ceren scheine in the belief aatment Time was when America, in common with other countries.

mord intimate commercial ties scught protection in high tariffs, but she now realises that if other 5697 between Great Britain and the nations are to buy her goods she must also permit them to sell. United States would set an exam-her goods of their own. This is an eminently sensible way of ple to other nations to join in a trade bargaining. She has already concluded agreements with a general movement for the reduc-dozen countries, including Canada, France, Belgium, the Nether tion of world trade barriers. Itlands, Brazil and others. The method is immensely successful was four years ago that Mr.hat only in encouraging trade all round but also in forming, new Cordell Full, described as one bonds of friendship and fair play.

'FORGÈRY CHARGE

Making another appearance be- fore Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magistracy on Saturday who lacks colour and is devoid of. The Ottawa Agreement was more or less based on this prin- on a charge of uttering a forged showmanship, first mooted the ciple, but it was confined to the British Empire alone. Britain 3 Hong Kong und Shanghai

idea of the "unconditional most has now received an invitation from America to negotiate a trade Banking Corporation banknote at

reciprocal Wanchal, Nicolai Pavlovich Cus- favour-nation

trade agreement on the same broad lines, and doubtless other British tareff, 31. Russian artist, was res agreement." and ignored four Dominions will Inter he asked to do the same. manded for another week, on the

The point most evident in this connection is the recognition Bub-years ago his economic policy application of "Detective

now looms as the most construic of the necessity for organisation and planning based on honest. Inspector W. N. Darkin, who pro-

tive international undertaking co-operation. International planning, with a greater extent of Bccuted.

that is being done in the world this co-operation and less cut-throat tactics; will serve to hent to-day.

many of the world's economic ills.

The effects of this Anglo- American Trade Agreement will be far reaching, as any pact

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dense and the soft lights were $0- dim that it was impossible to dis-- cover what they were wearing

'It was a heavenly evening and one felt too content sipping one's cocktail and listening to the band to bother to be strenuous and ob- servant.

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FAREWELL PARTY

K.. Paymaster Commander A. Thatcher introduced an unusual note of levity into the Ladies' Room. of the Hong Kong Club last wednesday when he chose it as

the malleu of his farewell cocktail had been to another party. I party arst so I arrived rather late- and some

people were leaving.

already

I saw Mr. Tinson. chatting vivaciously to a group of friends. Mrs. Neale, who is a lovely person. was in an unusual shade of green with a provoking little hat of the same colour. Miss Whitely had a long white quilted cost over her dark dress. Mrs. Robertson, look- ing charming, was alse in a dark frock. I saw Miss Tullow talking to ber host. She wore a Lovely brocade tunic which was most el- fective. Mr Ralston, talking ani- matedly. Was surrounded by friends. Mrs. Cock had topped off her attractive afternoon dress with an original turban. Mrs. ex- Gerrard, who is always 80 quisitely turned out; brought her pretty daughter, Heather, looking ethereal in a long black evening frock. She was chatting to Miss Judith Smith who had chosen a becoming shade of blue,

Pay-Commander Thatcher is a charming person with his unfail- ing cheerfulness and good nature, He will be much missed by a large circle of friends.

GOVERNMENTS

REORGANISED

New Officials Announced

Nanking Nov. 21:

The Hunan, Hupeh, Kweichou and Annwel Provincial Govern- ments were reorganised by mandate issued by the National Government yesterday.

HUNAN

General Chairman.

Chang

Ghh chun

Mr Hu Chih-wel, Commissioner of Civil Affairs.

Mr. Yin Jen-hsien, Commission- er of Finance.

Mr. Chu Ching-nung, Commis- sioner of Education.

Mr. Yu Chuan-chih, Commissiön- er of Reconstruction.

Mr. Tas Li-chten, "Secretary- General

Messra, Tan Pu-cheng Chen. Chu-chen and Ci Shn-chu, Mem- bers.

HUPEH General Ho Cheng-chun, Chair- man.

Mr. Yen Li-san, Commissioner of Civil Affairs.

Mr. Chia Shih-yi, Commissioner of Finance,

Mr. Chow Tien-fang, Commis- sioner of Education.

Mr. Shih Yin, Commissioner of Reconstruction.

Mr. Yang Kwel-y1, Secretary- General

Messrs. Chang Nan-hsien, Pan Yi-chth and Fan Hsi-chih, Mem- bera.

KWEICHOW

Mr. Wu Ting-chang, Chairman. ANDWET...

General Chiang Tso-pin, Chair

man

Mr, Tuan-Mu Kal, Commissioner of Civil Affairs.

Mr. Liu Fu, Secretary-General,

- GENERAL HO General Ho Chien, who was re- lieved of the post of Chairman- of the Hunan Provincial Govern- ment, was appointed Minister of Interior, succeeding Gen. Chiang T50-pin.

With the appointment of Mr. Wu- Ting-chang as Chairman of the Kwelchow Provincial Government Mr. Cheng Tien-ku, Vice-Minister of Industries, was made Acting Minister of Industries.

Mr. Liu Shang-ching, who, was relieved, of the post of Chair- man of 'the Anhwe Pro- vincial Government, was trans--

Wong-Chol, 35, unemployed, was charged before Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy yesterday

Trade" is something much more the two leaders of world opinionferred back again to his former" appointed concurrently Adviser-to- with possession of heroin plis at between the two leading nations than a trade agreement, so much and then the prospects of stabi. Poat of State Councillor and was and was sentenced to six months must be. There are some, too. so that before very long the other lity in the Far East would be the Executive Yuan-

Central Neus.

imprisonment.

who feel that the Anglo-American European Powers will rally round very much more brighter.

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