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PAGE 8-HONGKONG DAILY

PRESS

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

H.K. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE ANNUAL SHOW

of

FLOWERS & VEGETABLES will be held at ST. JOHN'S PLACE opposite the lower Peak Tram Station) on THURSDAY, the 9th MARCH, from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and on FRIDAY, the 10th March, from 10a.m. to 4 *p.j..

Lady Northcote has kindly consented to distribute the prizes on Thursday, the 9th March at 5.30 p.m.

Prizewinners are requested to attend in person to received their prizes.

K,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

"PARTICULARS AND CON. PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS of the Sale by Pablic DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, Auction to be held on Monday the 13th day of March, 1939, at 3 the 13th day of March, 1939, at 3

p.m., at the Offices of the Public p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land' at Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony, of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser

Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Tiu Hau Temple Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of

75 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis. posal of the lot the Purchaser not the applicant), will be (if not the applicant), will be required to deposit with an required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of present at the sale, the sum of Hon. Secretary. two hundred dollars, ($200) in two hundred dollars, ($200) `In 202) cash. This sum will be refunded cash: This sum will be refunded

on payment of the Purchase on payment of the

J. T. BAGRAM,

CALL

CHINA UNDERWRITERS,

LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that a Call of $1.00 per share has been

made upon ali members holding shares upon which $5.00 per share only has been already paid, and will be payable on or before the 15th March, 1939 to the

Bankers of the Company, Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, at Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.

Dated 1st December, 1938. " By Order of the Board of Directors, HERBERT, R. STURT,

Managing Director.

UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

NOTICE

204

price.

price.

Purchase

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Sale.

ww

Kowloon Island Lot | Registry No. No. 4123. Adjoining Kowloon Tong Mi Road, Tai Inland Lot No. 4037,

Kok Tsui.

Locality.

Boundary

Measure

ments.

2. B. R.:

T

As per

[sale plaz

■

Locality.

Inland Lot

Inland Lot

No. 5488.

Temple Road. c., 2004. Th

Ado. Tin Hau

No. of Hale. K

Registry No.!

Contents in

Square feet.

Annual

Bental

Upset Price.

Abont

6,184

10,552

G.

G..

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Anction to be held on Monday, the 13th day of March, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public

Boundary. Measure.

mente.

As per

sale plan

1001 areab

6,100-

About

112

8,300

Contents in

Rental. ADAW

< Upset Price.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS AND CON.

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EDITORIAL

ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO

SHAREHOLDERS

PUBLIC WARNING THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY WARN»{ ED that my name is being used by certain unscrupulous persons Borrowing for the purpose of money. Inquiries are being made and persons who are proved to have used my name, without per mission and authority will be pro-1.7 secuted to the fullest extent of the law.

JOHN PRETTEJOHN

THE FIFTY-SECOND OR DINARY ANNUAL MEETING ]". OF SHAREHOLDERS will be

held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., on THURSDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1939, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1938.

The Transfer Books of the

Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY, the 13th MARCH, 1939, to THURSDAY, the 23rd MARCH, 1939, both days in clusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors. C. M. MANNERS, Secretary & Manager. Hong Kong, 4th March, 1939.

188

THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO

SHAREHOLDERS,

The Seventieth Ordinary Gen. eral Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Friday, the 24 March, 1939, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, to gether with statement

31st December, 1938. Accounts for the year ended the

The Share Register and Trans fer Books will be closed from the 10th to the 24th March, 1939, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

Anction to be held on Monday DITIONS of the Sale by Public the 13th day of March, 1939, at P.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown' Land one Lot of Crown Land at Mount North Point, in the Colony of Cameron Road, in the Colony Hong Kong for a term of 75 of Hong Kong for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal Applications are invited for the years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Reat to be fixed by post of Assistant to the Professor

at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the of Pathology and should be for the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of warded without delay to the KING, for out further term of 75 years. Dean, Faculty of Medicine. Full | 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised particulars of experience both in Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis- practice and teaching of Pathology that immediately after the disposal of the lot the Purchaser UNLICENCED RADIO should be included in the applica. posal of the lot the Purchaser if not the applicant) will be tion. Graduates of University o

A fine of $20 was imposed by M. (if not the applicant), will be required to deposit with an QA.A. Macfadyen, required Hong Kong will be preferred.

officer who will be authorised officer who will be Court Matendien at the Kowloon W. B. FINNIGAN,

present at the sale, the sum of present at the sale, the sum of ring, of 438 nathan Road, Ist foor, who was summoned for possession Registrar. two hundred dollars, ($200) in two hundred dollars, ($200) Inf a set for madio communication cash. This sum will be refunded cash. This sam will be refunded without a license for the same, the Hong Kong, 8th March, 1939.

an payment of the Purchase on payment of the Purchase set being described as a second- 203

hand Pilot radio set.

Mr. J. Key, Wireless Inspector

had been taken out two hours after

authorised

ม.

41

183

price.

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT PARTICULARS OF THE LOT prosecuting, stated that a license

Boundary

Boundary

Measure-

ments.

小い

Hongkong, March 9, 1939.

The Baily Press

Editorial and Business Office: 15-19, Queen's Road Central. Tel. 30251.

Night Editor (Wanchal Office):

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HONGKONG, MARCH 2, 1839

REARMAMENT IN BRITAIN

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939.

Hello & Goodbye

By A. W. HYER

Of course, to-day we may “hello" and "wolesome” to- Captalú Charles Howard Sapsworth and his 150 visitors on the Empress

of Britain.

Yesterday morning, at night o'clock, down the bay came the flagship of the Canadian Paciis §. 3. Co. Smoothly, efficiently and quickly, the port Captains L. Bones, V. Petherick and L Fantham, berthed the white liner at pler No. 5.

Company officials, friends, repor-yesterday morning to greet and ters, baggage masters and police extend best wishes to the lady who- officers lined the pier where an inspired many of his writings. But- avenue of small shops has been shore-side she had dashed. installed displaying their Oriental, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trittaa, of wares for the tourists.

London. were barricaded “Iria Up the gangway, single ale, we suite of rooms on the Empress of climb and enter the steamer's huge Britain. Knocks on their door, lobby, lined with bell boys, straight plus inquiries from their mald, did to attention, with a final gasp of not get us an interview with these breath we found ourselves in the visitors. de luxe floating hotel... Empress Of Britain

Mins T. T. Pattersba has spent

an ideal two months sailing from New York to Hongkong. In her MISS G. M GOWLAND annexes startling high brimmed chapeau our attention. This tall lady, the lady was quite excited in the Is the travelling press representa- midst of transhipping to the Ex- tive on the steamer and assists us press of Russia. Her trip home to In meeting the guests of the ship. San Francisco she expects to be When she is not salling the high equally gay and interesting. seas, the home office in Montreal By 10.30 all hands aboard were keeps her busy, "a".

busy at various tasks; the passen- Following the Consul-General of gers having disembarked and were America. Mr. A. E Southard we on a motor trip inspecting the Hocated Mrs. Norman E. Mack, a New Territories. To-day, sight- commissioner Con the National seeing., luncheon, tea, and a šupper its Democratic Women's Committee,dance in the Peninsula Hotel will APPEASEMENT has

limits-but indifference member of the International Red have these travellers on the con- will be suicidal. In one short Cross Board, the only woman mem- stant go sentence, that represents the ber of the Buffalo Chamber of Imperial Airways attitude of the British Gov. Commerce and a representative of ernment to-day on its re- the International Fair which opens TUESDAY MORNING 7 and 7.30-

o'clock, respectively, the "Do armament policy and should in New York City on April 30.-

After greetings were extended by rado" and “Denebola” were piloted. be sufficient answer to those the Consul-General, Mrs. Mack re down to Bangkok by Captain L. A. who have expressed appre-lated delightful ship and shore Dykes and Captain Joe Davies. hension over the enormous activities of her trip which com- Gone holidaying for nine weeks, sum of money, which Great menced in January from New York, but not forgotten by Hongkong Britain intends spending on This is the second call in Hong-friends is Mr. E. M. Watts, Traffic her defences during the five-kong for this active, keen lady. Representative of Imperial Airways. year period which is due to Economic depressions she found in They say the amazing gentleman end in March, 1942. Britain's European ports, but "New York is will not be a resident again in our land for sometime to come; indeed defence policy, as outlined in gay and lively."

Regarding the coming prest-wa loose something?? the House of Commons by the

Accomparrying the above gentle Prime Minister during the cential election-well!" the world is last few weeks, constitutes so upside-down this year, I would man is a friend Mr. T. Lindars, of definite proof that the Home not be surprised to see Presd- the Astatie Petroleum Co. Vacation dent Roosevelt break a precedent bound to London is he. The third. Government is determined to and run for a third term. He will musketeer la Mr. John Redman; be prepared for all emergen- get it too, I believe," were Mrs London reads his ticket.

With

11 1.

man.

J

cles that may occur in the Mack's observations.

many adios, handshakes," and al- future. It is further proof This charming representative of most kisses, these three residents that the authorities are not New York will tranship in Manila were packed into Emperial's plane take made by the late Mr. travelling home via the Pacific, all live to tell the grandchildren about going to be led into the mis- and join the Empress of Japan by many friends and we hope ther Ramsay Macdonald when, as due to the early opening date of that week's plane ride" and their

1939 vacations. Prime Minister, he pursued a New York's Fair..

Mr. and Mrs. Exaest M. Witcomb

Captain J. N. Wilson and First policy of disarmament, and thus weakened the Empire, in and Mr. Stephen Witcomb and Mrs Officer W. A. Cash were two other the fond hope that the other Jane Whitcomb departed from the passengers travelling to Bangkok Powers would do the same. Empress of Britain with regrets.cn this historical air trip. These The President of the First National two pilots will test the "Delphinus" The march of events in

Bank. Amherst, Mass., and his Imperial Airways' plane, in the to-day foreshadow Hong Kong, 3rd March, 1939. Europe

family had a splendid trip. Now, Siamese city and return her to the that Britain may be called several days visiting at Repulse Bay Colony by the end of the week upon to face a crisis sooner and they also join the Empress of Wednesday Arrival than anticipated-a crisis Japan for a Pacifc. voyage home.

will which

certainly be Just out of bed and bogged down YESTERDAY 3 pm, the Dorado pregnant with dangerous with shaving was the genial and came in from Bangkok. A yery possibilities to her position say Mr. James E. Maury travelling nervous passenger was Mr. Francis and any indifference to these with Mrs. I Maary, and Miss Seufert from balius, Oregon, to the Colony for the Number One gage--and all due to the fact they signs would be suicidal to her Maury. This is the secone call in passport had he, no razor, no beg- own interests..

of the Canover Food Co. in were on the Empress of Britain. THE PLANS which the Memphis, Tenn. And here are an- When the Canadian Pacise liner British Government has in other group joining the Empress left the Stam capital it also left mind for the strengthening of Japan for a look-see at Shang- ne passenger, Mr. Beurert, who of her defences are truly vast, hal, Japan, and a trip across the joins his ship via an air tight from Bangkok. "Missed the ship, sight- but, at the same time, it has Pacific. to be admitted that they are Unfortunately, Mrs. O. o. Meseeing, you know," says the gentle- Vicente de Chambure another decidedly encouraging. Once intyre was refusing all press inter- Her late husband's "New fully completed, they will views. mean that the likelihood of York Day By Day column in Ameri- passenger on the Imperial Airways' European conflictan newspapers created many plane will travel, on to Canton. another

ness," said the hartying. ' tall, breaking out need no longer friends and a few were on hand within a few days "Personal bual- cause concern or anxiety. In

Frenchman.

"The "Kellogg Co. prize, which AIRPORT MOVEMENTS fact; the tension prevailing

The "Dorado" and "Denebola" now should be considerably Continental Powers are begin- is the first complete round-the- Imperiai Airways planes from eased, for no country in the ning to take stock of their world air express package, arrived Bangkok arrived at Kal Tak, yes- world would then have the previous attitude on this ques-on the "Denebola" yesterday from terday afternoon with 880 kilos of temerity to challenge hertion. Germany, for instance, London. It is a cow-hide-suit case, mail from all ports and passengers.security. There is also no is prepared, under certain small size, wire sealed, and the Two planes of this company will country in the world to-day stipulations, to reconsider the attached stickers would be the leave Hongkong, to-morrow (Fri-which could hope to raise whole question of the limita-ery of any collector. It is con day) morning for Bangkok with such an

enormous sum of tion of armaments, even to signed to Donna Cavendish, Kel- logg Airport Battle Creek, Michi- mail for all ports and passengers money within a given period. the extent of abolishing sub-gan. Now, it awaits the Clipper

The weekly inward Air France This is another reason why marines and bombing planes. to San Francisco. service from Hanoi will arrive in

the fullment of her present The much-discussed Munich Empress of Russia Hongkong about noon to-day,

defence policy would make Conference clearly showed a Notice is hereby given that the The Fan American Airways' Letters Postcards HONG KONG & WHAMPOA Fiftieth Ordinary Yearly Meet. China Clipper is reported due in

DOCK CO.,

(Friday) ing will be held at the Company's Hongkong to-morrow Offices, P. & 0. Building, an noon with mall and passengers NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Thursday, 9th March, 1939, at The return night of this com- Meeting of Shareholders will be 11 am for the purpose of pre-pany is due to depart Kal Tak on held in the Offices of the Com.senting the Report of the Dire Saturday at approximately 30 pany, 2. Queen's Building, Hong tors together with a Statement of am

Accounts to 31st December, 1938, Kong, on Monday, 27th March,

AIR FRANCE AIR MAIL SERVICE.

Arrangements have now been completed for the despatch of Air Mall from Hong Kong by Air France Service, commencing Fri. day, the 10th "March, 1939. Mail for Indo China and places on the route of Air France not served by Imperial Airways, will De accepted for despatch by Air France if speedier transport can thereby be obtained.

The rates of postage will be as follows:-

Per

oz.

each

$0.35

Indo China...... $0.25 $0.15

Iran

$0.80 France (Paris &

Northern Pro-

vinces only,

superscribed

"by Air France ·

to Paris'') $1.50 $0.75

?

carried by Imperial Alzways. The Port Office" reserves: the

No. of Balo.

Registry No.

Locality.

Rural Building

Lot No. 420.- South of Rural Building Lot No.

$33, Mount Cameron Road.

Mesure-

menta.

M. B. E.V

As per

aale plain

1. Contenta in

LTD.

·Square: fash,

Annual

Rental

Lpaat Price.

001*35

258

2,684.

¡No. of Sale.

No. 6489; Inland Lot

Hegistry No.

Adjoining Inland) Lot No. 53 8

Locality.

North Point

196

As per

sala plan.

Annual

Rental,

About

Contanta in

£1,400

119

-6,400-

Upset Price

THE "HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LIMITED.

198

1939, at Noon for consideration and electing Directors and Audi

of the Directors Report and

tors,

his visit at the address at noon on Feb. 8. The defendant did not seem in particularly good, cirri- stances and he would ask that a small fine be imposed.

from America and Manila.

Britain secure against any way to the future, should pro- IT WAS NOON, yesterday, 00- attack or aggression from blems of this nature arise and fetti, streamers were rustling. outside. Signs are not want there is no reason why what and whispering in the wind, the ing that the effect of this was achieved once by wind the band was in full swing bold policy has already been direct negotiation cannot be and the Empress of Russia, shining in Europe. Herr achieved again. But a strong and bright, with Captain H. Pat realized Hitler's change of attitude in and impregnable defence post-rick on the bridge, set all for the regard to the colonies question for Britain will constitute North and Papcover. tion is an example of this, but the greatest factor towards it does not mean that the the success of any such future clutched chmtett danger is over.

negotiations,

Mr. and Mrs. EM. Strong riped away a tear or two and waved actos to their son on the pier. Mr. Robert LA QUESTION which 15, Strong, of Bwaz, Culbertson and

A.R.P. CORRECTION

In the article referring to the extension of Air Raid Precaution The Register of Members of work in the Colony, which appear ON THE OTHER HAND, Mail for Indo China will also Statement of Accounts for the the Company will be closed from win these columns on Mar. 3, 1t there is a feeling amongst all however, rather perturbing in Fritz in the Colony has been en- year ending 31st December, 1938. 25th February, to 9th March, ang stated that applicants for the far-thinking statesmen that connexion with Britain's re-tertaining his parents for several The Share Register and Trans 1939, both days inclusive, daring Auxiliary Fire Service would be re- Britain's defence policy and armament policy and the ex-weeks; now they all for a look- quired to undergo, with charge, a her rearmament programme penditure which it involves is ace at Shanghal, Peking and home- informed is incorrect. The medical world armaments race. The has gone to the United And another resident was examination will be without charge other Powers have followed States, for assistance in the and smiling from the

with hu armament plans matter of fighting planes, deck, Me 8. J. H Fox, of

of long and Bhanghai Ban inly does appear pending the completion, and it

can be done.at factories at Home which in poration, Those friends

this. the course of a few months tainly poured out, best whe Have will be brought into massa say tp home to inghing. fications that the production

right to forward mail, even follyfer Books will be closed from 16th | which, period no Transfer of medical examination. This we are have set the pace for another the question of time. Britain war to Pasadena, Calif. prepaid and superscribed for this to 27th March, 1939, both days Shares can be registered. service, by the most convenient Inclusive, service.

E. I. WYNNE-JONES,

Postmaster General,

Hong Kong, 8th March, 1939.

205

By Order of the Board of

Directors,

E. COCK, Chlef Manager. Hong Kong, 1st March, 1939.

179

By Order of the Board of Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD, Agents. Hong Kong, 16th Feb,, 1989.

FIRING PRACTICE Firing practice will be carried that not

the out from D'Agullar between – the (hours of 9.00 am. und $2.00 pm But

been La-day.

Continues on

sving.

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