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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
ST. GEORGE'S BALL, 1938.
For the convenience of mem bers and guests of St. George's Society attending the Ball to be held this evening, a special minutes service of terries will run between 9.00, p.in, and 9.30 p.m. and a special service from Kowloon to Hong Kong will run at 1.45 a.m., 2.15 am.. 2,45 .m., 3.00 a.m. on the morning of Sth instant.
Supper will be served after the eighth dance.
Members and "guests are re quested to note that admission to
the Ball is by ticket only and that these cannot be obtained at the door of the Hotel.
Members and guests arriving for the Ball are asked to use the main entrance to the Hotel only.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Secretaries and Treasurers. 5964
GOVERNMENT BILLS,
TENDERS
ETC. "A"
for DOLLARS
current in this Colony, for tele- graphic transfer, on the Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury, London, up to and for
the sum of £150,000, will be received by the Treasury Chest Officer, Command Pay Office, until 10.15 1.m. on the 4th February, 1938,
The tenders to state the total amount (in pounds sterling). No telegraphic transfer will be made for less than £100, but tenders for Sums above that amount to suit the convenience of the tenderers will be consi dered,
The tenders to be in duplicate, and in sealed covers, addressed to the Treasury Chest Officer, Com.
mand Pay Office, and endorsed
"Tenders for Government Bills,
etc."
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The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.
Copies of Forms of Tender can
be had on application.
for
** Persons tendering (Bls) are hereby notified that having regard to the provisions of the Acts 22 George III Cap. 45 and 41 George III Cap. 52 the acceptance of any such Tender is subject to the express condition that no Member of
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Course of nine public lectures ou AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS.
Particular attention is invited to the following revised arrangements for the conclusion of this course.
Lecture No. 8, which was to be given on Monday, the 7th of February, 1938, is cancelled.
On that date the Medical Officer's house at the old Government Civil Hospital, which has been equipped as 'à - model gas-proof and splinter-proof house, will be open to inspection by the public. A representative of the Royal En gineers will be in attendance at the house from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
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The concluding lecture of the course will be given by Colonel N.M.S. Irwin, D.S.O., M.C., G.S.0.1, China Com mand, on Monday, the 14th of February, 1938, at 5.30 p.m. in the Chian Fleet Club Theatre, · The subject of the-lecturé will be air raid precautions in general.
All lecturers who have taken part in this course will be
in attendance on this occasion for the purpose of answering Questions questions arising out of the previous lectures. should be sent in writing to the Extra Assistant Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office not later than Thursday, the 10th of February, 1938, but, every endeavour will be made to deal with questloïis received after that date or sent up to the platform during the lecture.
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ADVERTISEMENTS
THE STAR" FERRY CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO
SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS
HEREBY
GIVEN THAT THE FOR. TIETH ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF THIS COM. PANY will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on Thursday, the 10th February, 1938, at 11 a.m., for
the purpose of receiving the
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Report of the Directors together Editorial and Business Office:
with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st Decem ber, 1937.
The Register of Shares of the Company will be CLOSED from Thursday, the 3rd February, 1938, to Thursday, the 10th February, 1938, both days in- clusive.
By order of the Board of Directors.
F. H. CRAPNELL,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 26th Jan., 1938.
5933
HUMPHREYS ESTATE
FINANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL OR DINARY GENERAL MEET ING of shareholders will be HELD at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Hong Kong. 00 THURSDAY, the 17th FE BRUARY, 1938, at 12 NOON for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st. Decem ber, 1937.
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The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOS. ED from SATURDAY, 5th FEBRUARY to THURSDAY, 17th FEBRUARY, both days inclusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. HONG KONG, 26th Jan.. 1938. 5951
HONGKONG TRAMWAYS,
ย LIMITED.
15-19, Queen's Road Central, Tel 30251.
Night Editor (Wanchal Office):
Tel. 24511.
London Office: 53. Fleet Street
E.C.4.
HONG KONG, February 4, 1938.
MORE TAXATION IN JAPAN
Dear Cynthia.
The Gripps was quite gay last Thursday evening.
Many people were dining and
lots of well knowns' came on later
to dance. I saw Miss Beryl Fair dancing la pale blue satin, her sister who was in the same party Miss
was in navy blue taffetta.
Armstrong was a graceful figure
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in black. Miss Ho had chosen a be- dark shade of blue for her coming Chinese dress.
Miss Peggy Humphreys, who is always exquisitely turned out, was in a lovely and unusual shade of cylcamen pink. Mrs. Rice Evans in a soft grey chiñon frock with touches of cerise brought a party on to dance after dinner.. I SAW Mrs. Whitham looking lovely in dark wine red,
There were many charming Chinese ladies dancing.
PADDY ARCHER
and although the great heat in- terfered with the scent, two very Pretty little Mrs. Chau was a enjoyable lines were followed. Mr. vivacious Agure in mulberry Walmsley Cotham hunted hounds velvet. Mrs. Liang who also chose and Messrs. Fielden and Butcher to wear the becoming national whipped in. Major Oliver was dress was in dark blue. I saw Mrs. Field Master. Mr. MacNamara Ma's neat little Agure whirling laid the lines. Among those who the mazes of a most moved off were Mrs. Paton, Mrs. about in
Mrs. Chang Forrester, Mrs. McAvoy, Miss complicated tango looked "delightful in dark maroon Scott-Harston. the and Mrs. Ching wore a deft little Miss Beavis Mrs. Butcher. Mrs. Miss Ana Dowbiggin, black bolero with her long white Weldon,
Smalley. Admiral Crabbe, taffeta dress.
Commander Dalzell. Mr. Mrs. Rawstorne looking grace-Wing
Mr. Nelson, Mr. Nigel. that both the Army and Navy ful in black brought a large party Watson. were
for
Miss Priestley | Mr. Murphy, Commander Hopper. prepared
protracted on after dinner.
also wore black, which was ad- Mr. Treverton, Mr. Palmer, Capt. bostilities and for this reason the
The China 4fair expenditure, submitted to the Diet for approval recently, was in excess of Yen 4,000,000,000, the vote being taken in the form of temporary war expenditure, special - accounts
estimates. It was stated then
Miss
Misses Fair,.
vote asked for was essential. mirable with her lovely titian Douglas. Mr. W. Scott, Mr. Fer-
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guson, Dr. Basto, Mr. Middleburg. Mr. Potts. Mr. McAvoy. Mr. Wel-. indon, Mr. G. Scott, Mr. Middleton Smith; Mr. Paton and many was others.
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Miss Gerrard in
2 soft
blue
Her sister was in colouring. The military elements made it becoming shade of blue. clear that they would rather have
Mrs. Weldon looked lovely the funds granted them in one vivid cherry red. lump sum than have to ask for a
Dodwell
who Mrs. Ann number of smaller grants.
dancing with Mrs. Nelson Their explanation was that this black with M bold design of woven suit and Mrs. Haggard in would save considerable trouble. | flowers.
rust coloured tweed watched the but, having gone into the question It was all very cheerful and field move of. Mrs. Middleburg closely, we feel that the militarists gay and people were discussing in mustard coloured tweed was realise that the civilian popula- plans for the forthcoming Chinese also present and Mrs. Scott was tion of Japan, having already paid New Year holidays. I shall have acting as an obliging chauffeur., enormous gums for a war which plenty of news for you next week Mrs. Paton had a bad fall on the they do not want, might refuse to since the annual servants' exodus second line and sustained an help further. And so they are will inevitably drive one often to injury to her shoulder. Miss Dow
biggin-too was unfortunate and trying to get all the funds possible the hotels. "while the getting is good." to
was rather severely concussed. use a vernacularism.
Yours, etc..
ELSPETE
The going was hard and there. The Fanling Hunt met at Tai was a lot of grief. Miss Fair
last Sunday
brilliant came down but was fortunately weather. There was a large field' unhurt.
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NEW RAILWAY
In order to meet part of this huge
the
Pu Finance expenditure. Department has drawn up a temporary tax increase plan. In addition to the Yen 100,000,000 the already arranged for under China Affair special tax pro-
Moscow, Feb. 3. gramme, a further increase of Yen Construction has started on a 200,000.000 is contemplated. railway from Ulanude Buryat, This new tax increase plan wi'l Mongolian capital, to Klakhta, close remain in force for a year after to the outer Mongol frontier, The the termination of the Sino-railway will be two hundred miles Increases will long and is expected to be com- Japanese conalet. chiefly be made in the income tax pleted this year.(Reuter). and other direct national levies though excises will also be Increased to some extent.
In some quarters opinion is favour of anding expression in the revival of the transit tax and
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ORDINARY YEARLY GENERAL MEET. PARTICULARS. AND CONWAYS, LIMITED will be held at a
ING of HONGKONG TRAM DITIONS of the Sale by Public at the offices of Messrs. Jardinc, or part in or to any benefit to Auction to be held on Monday, Auction to be held on Monday, Matheson & Co., Lid., Hong the 7th day of February, 1938, the 7th day of February, 1938,"
the British House of Commons shall be admitted to any share
arise from the Contract thereby made for the allotment of such (Bills),"
PARTICULARS AND CON
DITIONS of the Sale by Public
a
of February, 1938, at 12 o'clock
100, to transact the ordinary
business of the Company.
cost exceeding - a certain
'QUEEN ELIZABETH”
London, Feb. 3. The Cunard White Star liner.
NEW GOVERNOR OF SHANTUNG
Shanghai, Feb. 3.
The "provisional government” of
Felping has decided to appoint Mr. Leng Chia-chi to the post of Gov- ernor of Shangtung, according to a Chinese report received here. Mr. Leng is a prominent Felping businessman and was for several years Chairman of the Felping Chamber of Commerce-(Rauter).
the taxing of new residences built sistership of the Queen Mary, will will trav i to Clyde Bank to per- be named "Queen Elizabeth." form the ceremony of christening She will be ready for launching the vessel.--(Renter's Bulletin Ser- on September 29 when the Queen vics).
epecified amount.
The outstanding feature of this
new tax increase plan will be a
30 per cent increase in income tax and, although no detailed
plan has yet been published, it is
PERSONAL
PARAGRAPHS
stated on good authority that the revision of income taxes will be the main feature of the pro-
Senhor Fausto Sampato, the cele- They are staying at the Gloucester gramme.
brated Portuguese painter. sails for Hotel maximum in- Home tomorrow on the s. Conte
at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Kong, on FRIDAY, the 18th day Public Works Department, by Or Public Works Department, by The provisions in question der of His Excellency the Gov. Order of His Excellency the ernor of one Lot of Crown Land Governor of one Lot of Crown do not apply to Contracts en tered inte by any incorporated at Repulse Bay in the Colony Land at Fuk Lo Tsun Rd., Kow. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY
term of Hong Kong for Company in Its corporated
loon City in the Colony of Hong ALSO GIVEN that the REGIS of 75 years, with the option of made for the capacity and
There will be a Kong for a term of 75 years, com TER OF MEMBERS of the renewal at a Crown Rent to be mencing from 1st July, 1898, with Company will be CLOSED from crease of 30 per cent. in both Rosso after having spent over a Mr. P. W. Grant Cameron, at one general benefit of the Com
fixed by the Surveyor of Hi.
the Far East. Senhor time a member of the staff of pany."
Majesty the KING, for one fur. the option of renewal at a Crown SATURDAY, the 5th to FRI A-class and C-class income taxes, rear la
to the amount thus Sampaid has made a large number Messia Carroll Brothers and one, Reat to be fixed by the Surveyor DAY, the 18th February, 1938. and, added
derived, will be about Yen of paintings of Macao and Timor, of the most popular younger bro- of His Majesty the KING, for both days inclusive.
80.000.000 from the increase which he visited a short time ago. thers in Ice House Street, has taken Intending bidders are advised
one further term of 24 years less
the temporary profit tax.
Senhor Sampalo is a brother of the an appointment in the accountancy that immediately after the dis.
It is still not known. however, Colonial Secretary of Macao, whose division of Coco Grove Inc. the posal of the lot the Purchaser the last three days thereof.
whether this increase will be in wife, Madame Olga Sampaio, will well-known Marsman - managed. the rates alone or through a also be leaving tomorrow by the mining firm. revision of the basic years of same steamer,
T. L. ROGERS,
Colonel, R.A.P.C. Treasury Chest Officer, His Majesty's Treasury Oflec, "
Hong Kong.
ther term of 75 years.
(il not
the applicant), will
Intending bidders are advised
By Order of the Board,
W. F. SIMMONS,
Secretary.
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5966 be required to deposit with an that immediately after the dis Hong Kong, 27th Jan., 1938.
"authorised officer who will be posal of the lot the Purchaser Present at the sale, the sum of not the applicant) will be two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refund. ed on payment of the purchase
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
We have now removed to price. Gloucester Building, 2nd Floor,.
THE MACAO JOCKEY CLUB.
What do
you want?
If there
is anything
you
want
Bell,
try
small
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required to deposit with anthorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT on payment of the Purchase
No. of Bala.
Registry No
Locality,
Lot No. 408..
Rural Building
Repulse Bay, Boad.
Boundary.
Menente
ments.
Aa ter
sale plan.
About
Contente in
Square feet.
230
4,000
price.
GAMING HOUSE"
Chan Kwan, 56 and Wong Kau, 30, both unemployed, were aned $25 each by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest, at the Central Magistracy, yesterday for keeping a gaming house at No.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT 23. Des Voeux Road West, second
New Kowloon -
-Annual
Rental,
(Upset Price.
(.No. of Bala. ↑
faland Lot No. 2607egistry No.
Adjoining New How-
Road, Kowloon-City-
Locality.
5962
Boundary
Measure
mente.
As per
salo plau.
Contents in
About
9,957
Bquare feet.
AngusÌ
Rental.
Upest Price!
$60'1
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floor.
Three of the 15 other men caught gambling there when the police raided the place on Feb. 2, were each fined $1. The others, why did not appear, had their bail of $3 each estreated.
RAINFALL
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of assessment, at present fixed at
Arrivals in Hong Kong on the 1929, 1930 and 1931.
Mr. David Drummond, Oriental | Comorin yesterday included: Mr. W. The revival of the transit tax manager of the Canadian Pacific|D. Allen, Miss R. E. Audsley, Mr. will, in all probability, be the sub- Interesta, accompanied by Mr. C. W. Grange, Miss M. Heap, Miss ject of much heated debate. Drummond, returned to the Colony E. Parkes, Mr. W. B. Richardson, Though this taxation will bring in yesterday by the s.a. Chitral after Miss C. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. H. about only Yen 7,000,000," it was a short visit to Shanghai.
R. Bell, Miss D. Hill, Mr E Har į strongly opposed by Mr. Nakajima,
rison, Rev. C. H. Steel, Rev. Stones, The many friends of Mr. H. 6. Mr. and Mrs., N. Watson, Mr. and Railways Minister, when it was first mooted.
(Jackie) Whiteside, formerly of the Mrs. A. McKellar, Capt. W. Mc- Thus it will be seen that despite "Dally Press" and "Chína. "Mail,” | Bride, Lieut. Manning, and Mr. and the many assurances. thewill be interested to know that he Mrs. W. 8. Toller. financial leaders of Japan, there is at present in Hong Kong on a Is a dearth of money in the brief vacation. Mr. Whiteside is It is learned "that Sir Victor national exchequer, and unless now sub-editor on the "Straits Sassoon has decided to come down the non-military section of Japan Times," and will return to his post from Shanghai to attend the an- decides to help again, there will about a fortnight.
nual race meeting here. He is ex- arise a pretty problem for the
pected about the middle of this militarists to solve.
from
They have gone that far in the China Affair that it is obviously that whichever way they turn, they will be up against it.
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Mr. Harvey Ng, a very well-known month. Chinese resident of Manila, has re- cently joined the local office of the Mr. J. O. Anderson, the well- National Cash Register. Company. įknown Shanghai barrister, will
the as
Conte During his previous visits to this arrive today on
In any case, the people who Colony, Mr. Ng made many friends Rosso.. Mr. Anderson, who has been in practice in the North for more than 20 years, is a cousin of Capt. Carlos Gorgulhó, Chief of Mr. C. G. Anderson, local branch Police of Macao, is spending a’few manager of the Assurance Franco- days here with Madame Gorgulho. Asiatique,
The total rainfall recorded at the financed the campaign will want here. Botanic Gardens during January | know what has been achieved, up was 0.17 inches Rain fell only on till the present, with their money. three days, namely, January 4. 18 and whether they are ever likely 5950 and 21
'to get any of it back.
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