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PARTICULARS AND CON DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 2nd day of Oct., 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Ofces of the Public Works Department, by Order ol His Excellency "the Governor of Crown Land al Lot of Wong Nei Chung, 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 Ma- jesty the KING, for one further- term of 75 years.

one

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

matter of the Estate of THOMAS WILLIAM

·HAROLD HOSEGOOD late of 10 Antrim Giove, London N.W. 3 formerly of Victoria in the Colony of Hong Kong deceased,

ALIEN ENEMIES

(WINDING UPY ORDINANCE 1914,

Mr. B. Schreiber, var. E. Funck, Air, H. Ficolg. Mr. D. von Hansemann. Mr. B. Adamczewski. Mr. F. Bumann. Mr. E. W. hildenhagen. Mr. M. Steger. Mrs." O. Steger. Mr. H. Schmidt.

EDITORIAL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1939.

TWO MONTHS TO CORRESPONDENCE Great Work Of The Late "REAL PROFITEERS" Rev. T. W. Pearce Eulogised

SATISFY HIS HUNGER

Theft Of Three

Moon Cakes

Continued From Pare 3

To the Editor of the "Hongkong Daily Press”

During nearly half a century years he was Warden of this Hall. Sir-In my less regenerate days spent in South Chiria. Dr. Pearce Such when the assassination of fright- was closely associated with

is the major framework: ened birds was one of my blood educational development of Honglife, in work and play, he ven the within it. In every aspect of daily sports, I learned to register a hit kong. So numerous were his ser his fellow-men. A street coolfe, L4 Kong, with when I saw the feathers fy. Ivices to the Colony that I will not three previous convictions, apī Jar- am not, therefore, perturbed to attempt to recount them, but I

CONTRIBUTION TO MANKIND ed before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at and the shipping and msurance trust that I may be permitted to what might be called the, visible So far, I have made mention of the Central Court yesterday on a

interests protesting against my strike a personal note in these works of Dr. Pearce. But immensely charge of theft of moon cakes remarks at the last menting of the Introductory remarks, from the Heung Hot tea shop, of Urban Council,

I knew Dr. Pearce for nearly 20 do not comprise

valuable though these were, they No. 426, Hennessy Road.

Your correspondent. Tüst

&years For Eve or

the whole or six years, 1 Inspector A. V. Baker said that Pronteer enlightens us in a tri-collaborated with him as joint enduring part of his contribution perhaps, even the greater or more at 3 am. yesterday, the defendant

mourous way on the precise effect examiners was seen taking the, moon takes of a difference between fifty per University of Hongkong and far the by: some as fanciful, but for my-

in Chinese for the to mankind.

It may be regarded with a bamboo pole sharpened at cent and twenty per cent on what Hongkong General Chamber of self am one end.

he calls a small baby tin of milk. Commerce. In that association, well-spring that is hidden from

sure that 'deep as a..

calculation and called it a differ-and devotion to the ideal of ser- to give a reply when Mr. Forrest work and was hungry. He failed

ence of thirty per cent, for which vice, and I became very fond of and leaves behind it an invisible- lity, such as Dr. Pearce's, creates send in claims against the above ing information has not been asked him whether he had intend the baby's parents have me to him for his large sympathy and essence which survives as an in- estate to the undersigned.

thank. His remarks are merely a generous Inspirations, his sense of destructible influence given to the Liquidator concerned to finish three moon cakes to.

fresh version of the tweeny's tear humour and infectious laughter. Dated this 27th day of Septem.ng the above mentioned persons satisfy his hunger.

ful excuse for her baby-"After.

I have not met his like since munity among whom he once lived successive generations of the "com- Senterice of two if is requested that such informs- ber, 1939.

months hard, ali, it's only a small baby!"

he left Hongkong. Fortunately and worked. delay as possible to the under. tion be forwarded with as little labour was imposed.

Continuing his bright pleasan-his good work is being carried on tries he adds "Remember that the in other spheres of service by his Pearce's name fresh in the minds This tablet will keep Dr. freight rate from Hongkong to son, the Hon. Mr. T. E Pearce, and of those generations, who though signed

USA. on Wood Oll and Fire-by his grandsons. crackers hag no bearing on the cost to you of anything you can If 'Just a eat here." Ham't it! Frofiteer' will communicate with

NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has, by virtue of Sec:·| 58 of the Probates Ordinance, 1897, made an order ilmiting the time to the 25th day of October, 1939, for creditors & others to

WILLIAM RICHARD

HILLYER of the Harbour Office, Victoria, Hong Kong, Deputy Shipping Master, the lawful at torney of Nora Marle Hosegood, the Executrix named in the Will of the sald deceased.

بہت

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the let the Purchaser (if not the applicant), will be required to deposit with an authorised - officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) In cash. This sum will be refunded Purchase on payment of the

price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Sale.

Inland Lot

Registry No.

Localit,.

Wong Nei Chung.

Boundary

Measure-

mesta.

.....

Contents in

Square feet.

Annual

Remtal.

0740

Upast Frico,

t,

R.

Mr. H. Heltmeyer, Mr. K. F. Muller.

In all cases where the follow

(1)

740

(2)

DEFENCE (FINANCE)

an offence

REGULATIONS.

Members of the public are res minded that it is

the above Regulations, under punishable by Gioc or imprison. ment or both,

(i) for any resident in the Colony to conduct any foreign exchange business either in the Colony or *elsewhere with any per. son other than an Au- thorised dealer in foreign exchange,

(ii) for any person to export from the Colony without permission gold, securities, drafts or currency in any form, except Hong Kong and Chinese bank notes, (iii) for any British subject, without distinction of race, who is the owner of certain advertised for eign currencies, including United States dollars, or. securities

expressed in

(3)

,

+

Names and addresses of Secured Creditors, gether with details of

tó

Ll pleaded that he was out of He might have spared himself the learned to admire his scholarship! sight'an. upright, selfiess persona-

V

the struggle'in China into an- other "Spanish" war. As one

of them phrased it, "the China incident will be

claims and nature of liquidated, but there may be e I will send him a copy of "The

security.

Names and addresses of Unsecured Creditors, to. gether with details of claims.

For verification purposes the names and addresses of Debtors, together with details of amounts due,

(4) Names and addresses of Banks carrying on busi. ness with the above per sons, together with de tails of any funds remain. Ing in their possession or other information which may be of use.

thereof.

R. A. WADESON,

..Liquidator.

Messrs, Deacons,

Guide to

Elementary

Child's Economics" that may possibly modify his somewhat`jejune ideas. But let us leave him to his chuck- les and turn to what the insurance companies have to say.

to

An hour ago, a ceremony of dedicating the Chapel of Morrison Hall the mory of Dr. Pearce took place, and now we are about to wit- ness the unveiling of a tablet dedicated to the memory of a good woman by the love of a Food man.

of

-accepted

upon the

perhops unaware of the facts of his life, nevertheless will be sus- tained by the fruits of his labours." HON. MR. T. E. PEARCE The Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce said: When I was approached regard- ing this function, I had hoped that I should be excused from tak ing any active part in it. I am

PROFOUND PRIDE -

a long civil war between the two governments." Without reality in China, this for- mula will certainly be ex-

Your Excellency. In requesting sure you will appreciate the situa ploited to the full in con-

YOR to unveil the tablet, tion in which I now find myself” vincing the much -befool- They tell us in effect that the may I, on behalf of the is delicate and somewhat embar- ed people of Japan, who Government is prepared to take Board of Control, say how deeply rassing.

I should be grieved if any pre- know, if they know anything, at this increase of 2.400 per cent we appreciate your kindness in that they are heartily sick all the business left over from the coming to perform the ceremony sent here to-day left this gather- of the endless pouring of men

insurance companies. I am not when every minute of your time ng disappointed because I had surprised. Behind the galleless must be occupied with State left unsaid much and wealth into the pit of the expression that masks all Govern-affairs of the greatest importance. have said or perhaps have said that I might Continental policy without

ment omcials there is generally a We also thank Lady Northcote something which I might better" any tangible result. Now, it keen business brain. They tell us very warmly for her gracious pre-have left unsaid. is clear, Tokyo will conclude also that these rates are not fixed sence.

It would, however, have been ex- with Wang Ching-wei the in Hongkong, but are dictated to

HIS EXCELLENCY

tremely ungrateful if I had not. "peace" It has been unable to them by the Institute of London Sir Robert then called upon His accepted this opportunity of thank- impose upon Nanking. Then, Underwriters Very well. If they Excellency to unveil the plaque, ing you, sir, for coming here to-" by another sleight of hand, are compelled willy-nilly against which having been performed, His day to unvell this memorial tablet. there will be two forces in

their own judgment to slam their Excellency said:--

and also to thank you very much China.

The story which I am about to Indeed for the kind words which (5) Names and addresses of at Nanking, gratefully accept-onsibility is theirs.

The "Government" rates up by 2,400 per cent i apolo-

gise for suggesting that the rea- tell is well known to many of you, you have spoken... any storage contractors, ing Nippon's ald, and an

but it is so fall of love and charm I have also to thank you. Mr. What they do not tell me is the and goodness that it may well be Warden, and the Committee of or other persons retaining an "insurgent" Free China only thing I want to know. What told many times again.

management for erecting this goods in their possession headed by Chiang Kal- Justification exists for the in- Some twelve Sears ago the handsome plaque to the memory belonging to the above, shek whom the Japanese al- crease? Here is Mr. Churchill 3-authorities the Hongkong of that great gentleman, who in together with details ready conveniently describe suring Us that the submarine University were appoached by the later years was so wrapped up in

as a Communist..

menace is ended and here is the Reverend. Dr. Thomas William the welfare of this hostel. And Institute of London Underwriters Pearce who stated that he was the also to you, Str Robert, I am LIKE HITLER before them, pulling a long face and telling us bearer of an offer to build a wing grateful for your laudatory tribute the sons of Nippon believe that things have come to such aon to Morrison Hall and he asked so eloquently spoken. that they can get away with pretty pass that we must pay 2400 whether the gift would be accepted. a lot if they set themselves up per cent more for our insurance.

Dr. Pearce stated that the donor My family and myself were justly as a bulwark, against a "Red

In the United States they have insisted on being anonymous and proud when some years ago we menace" of their own crea-

Authorities a trenchant expression... "I come | the.

the heard the news His Majesty had tion. If ever a protection from Missouri and 1,wanna know!" generous offer on that understand-hedoured my revered parent with racket had an appeal to the I am no cantankerous stirrer up ing.

the Order of the British Empire minds

In 1928 Dr. Pearce himself laid for services rendered "to this Co- of fellow-gangsters, of dissension, but I do not see why this is it.

I should accept, without protest, the foundation stone of the new lcny, and it is now with profound the "ipse dixit" of any self-consti- wing and that was, actually, his pride we stand here to-day in the WHILE THIS alry structure tuted conference, association or last public appearance in Hong knowledge his name is to be hon- is being built in the occupied bureau that I think is acting korig. With him for the time being oured and perpetuated in this territories, a new offensive strangely.

went the secret of the identity of manner. has been undertaken in Hu- Possibly some of the members of the munificent giver. Ten years This great broadmined and tole- nan to further impress the the Marine Insurance Association later Dr. Pearce died. In his 84th rant gentleman, who without any Chinese people and their Cen-have occasion in the course

of fear, and it then became known thought of physical comfort and tral Government with the re- their affairs to use

accommoda- that it was he himself who had monetary gain, and who at the end tion provided by

their bankers, made this great gift: that he had gave the remainder of his smail puted invincibility of Japan- Now would they take it if they re done so in memory of his wife; fortune for the benefit of his fel- ceived a curt intimation that the and that he wished a memorial owmen. pad indeed set high ideals. THAT CHINA will not fal- rate of interest on their overdrafts to her to be placed in the Com- which few, if any, of us can hope ter in the face of this com- had been increased by 2,400 per mon Room To-day that wish to achieve, but which, neverthe- bined politico-military offen-cent because of the war? Would stands fulfilled.

less, I hope and trust will be an sive, that she will preserve it make the pill less bitter if the TREASURED SECRET

inspiration to the many who pass both her independence and bank added that the Increase had There are. In this world many by in this hall... the friendships that go with been decided upon by the London monuments set up by one partner I thank you again, Sir, for your strength, is guaranteed by the Conferderacy of Moneylenders? of a happy married life to the part in this ceremony, and you, fact that never-in all these

To the statement that my re-other. Some of them may be even Ladies and Gentlemen for your marks were misleading and made claim greater artistic distinctions presence here to support those twenty-seven months of re-

through ignorance I can only than this wing of Morrison Hall, responsible for this ceremony. sistance has she faltered in her determination to continue faith and, in what I conceived to the very virtue of that closely Mr. S.. V. Boxer then presented

feel sure

by MR. 5. V. BOXER- of 75 years, with the option of Hong Kong for a term of 75 And History

fighting or sought to solve by be the public interest. The Marine treasured secret of which I have His Excellency with a vohimn of renewal at a Crown Rent to be years, with the option of renewal

compromise a situation that Insurance Association has not con- just spoken, there is nowhere a Things Chinese." by Dyer Ball, obviously called only for per- troverted any of the facts I put memorial to a wife or husband saying Majesty the KING, for one fats at a Crown Rent to be fixed by ON OCTOBER 10, the Japan- severance along the course forward. As to the inference he more plunge ignicant of

fur the Surveyor of His Majesty the ther term of 75 years.

Your Excellency and Lads North- be drawn from those facts the more beautifully significant of cote-The Chairman of the Mor- ese and Wang Ching-wel already taken. For this rea- Intending bidders are advised 75 years.

KING, for one further term of hope to inaugurate in Nan-son, China need fear neither public will no doubt judge for it that sacred inner life which Irrison Hall Board of Control has

king a new "Government of the fate of Czechoslovakia nor that Immediately after the dis

shared in marriage than that of already expressed our deep appre C. Champkin, which the few words on this brass ciation of your presence here this lutending bidders are advised the Republic of China." From the fate of Poland. Japan is trying to impose on her the

tablet tells.

afternoon, at a time when the ful-

No. 5592.-

Adjoining Inland Lot No. 5043. Sing Woo Hoadl

As per

sate plan

About

19,480

BVE

730

those currencies, to fail to report such ownership to Government.

26th September, 1939.

R

G.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

R.

733

1. Des Voeux Road Central,

Hong Kong.

'735

The Baily Press.

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PUBLIC AUCTION. PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public

PARTICULARS AND CON. Auction to be held on Monday, DITIONS of the Sale by Public the 2nd day of Oct., 1939, at 3 Auction to be held on Monday, p.m., at the Offices of the Public the 2nd day of Oct., 1939, at 3; Works Department, by Order of p.m., at the Offices of the Public His Excellency the Governor of Works Department, by Order of | *** опе Let of Crown Land at His Excellency the Governor of Ma Tan Chung, in the Colony one Lot of Crown Land at of Hong Kong for a term Mong Kok, in the Colony of

price.

Registry No.

Locality.

Boundary

Measure

muats.

Contents in

Square feet,

оп

price.

HONGKONG, SEPTEMBER 29, 1939

ese arms,

reply that they were made in good But Puppet Show

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this

Belf.

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that

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I have to speak to-day of a man filment of such engagements, can.

to meet: I am speaking to many small amount of leisure as falls to who knew him well: moreover, one in Your Excellency's 'position. this was a man who, as the story which I have just told you shows, we welcome Lady Northcote to It is also of special pleasure that wished neither praise nor thanks. Morrison Hall, We have noted how For all these reasons I will be brief much interest Lady Northcote has in what I have to say of Dr.

taken in University activities of various kinds, and we are proud. his services are too well known for honour of welcoming her.

The outward manifestations of that Morrison Hall too has had the detailed mention. He was first and foremost and in its widest sense

Pearce.. :

to say

MANY OCCASIONS Your Excellency must on many

posal of the lot the Purchaser that immediately after the dis. this "Government" they ex-fate of Spain. But the power MACAO PLEASURES whom it was not my good fortune only be at the sacrifice of such (if not the applicant), will be required

pect many things-the divi posal of the lot the Purchasersion of the Chinese people and resources of the Chinese to deposit with an authorised officer who will be not the applicant) will be against itself which they have people and weakness of Tokyo

To the Editor, "Hongkong present at the sale, the sum of required to deposit with an so far failed to achieve, an and its puppets make two hundred dollers, ($200) in authorised officer who will he easy trap for would-be trai-

Daily Press" also impossible,

Sir, Mr. Roza has been replied cash. This sum will be refunded present at the sale, the sum of tors too squeamish to link

to in plain language and I do not THE HISTORY of the world think it is necessary to add any on payment of the Purchase two hundred dollars, ($200) in themselves directly with the in the future depends not only thing except to bring in a few

cash. This sum will be refunden invading army, and a Franco- on the vindication of nation points, if Mr. Roza be pleased. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT payment of the Purchase like framework which they al and human rights in Eu

A very interesting article ultimately hope will win re- rope but also on their preser published in one of the local cognition even from the for- vation in the Far East. In Chinese papers about two days PARTICULARS OF THE LOT eign Powers as the effective the West, some 200,000,000 ago told us the whole story of

administration of a large part people are affected by the pum consumers in Maceo being a Christian missionary. He was occasions have opened new build- of the country. Knowing the struggle. In Asia, half the urns and bring them for further be chosen as one of the revisors which cases there has always been advised to keep the old oplum so good a Chinese scholar as to Ings or laid foundation stones, in alacrity with which certain population of the earth bases supplies to avoid shortage of of the translation of the Bible into a symbol of the ceremony in the quarters leap into official re- its hopes on China's titanicums lations of de facto govern- effort for self preservation. ments" even if they are no

A gambling syndicate is also in this Colony were of immense be presented as a momento of the form of a key or trowel which could THIS is the historical trying to monopolize the gambling value... more than foreign-financed reality in the Far East, and business to a further extent, and. He served Government both in occasion, factions. in rebellion against it is a thing of great hope it is said, Canton and Shanghat the Department and the legal Government, they that, despite the efforts of the suffered a loss of some two hun-University as a member of the

are also included. The syndicate Board of Education, and may be forgiven for their Japanese and their servants, dred thousand optimism.

the Chinese bastion of resis months ago and so has wound up aminers in Chinese for many years: dollars a few court and of the Board of E- WITH WANG ENSCONCED fance to aggression continues the business for the time being incidently he founded in Nanking, Japanese theor- to stand arm and to grow in

the development of strength.

Kowloon Inland Lot- CREATES NO"4178.):

~Junotion of Ma Tau Chang Road & Song

Wong Toi Road,

MTau Chung,

No. of Bals,

72

As per

sale plan

Bass About

23,00

Annual

Bental.

* ↑ Upwet Prios,

28

1,800

No. of Sale.

731

Lot No 4179, Registry No.

Boundary Street between Fa Ynen 3a ở Tung Choi

Kowloon Inland

Bt, Mong Kok,

Locality.

Boundary

Measure-

#nents.

År per

sul plan,

Abant

Contents in

12,000

Annual

Rental

035

18

* Upset Prios

£7,000

ANOTHER REPLIER. September 284193970

Chinese. His educational activities

on the the

Chinese

school for the European

In the case of an velling

think |cannot

symbol which trust, how lenicy will accep and most grateful this tie volum

15. appropriate

of Commerce and for his last ten

Continued on

used

Excel

his It