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EDITORIAL

ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENT The Baily Press.

NETHERLANDS INSURANCE CO.,

THE INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

G.

EST. 1845, LTĎ.

Notice is hereby given that

LIMITED...

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PUBLIC AUCTION.-

the Agency in Hong Kong for NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING. DITIONS of the Sale by Public

the Netherlands Insurance Com pany, Est. 1845, Limited, will be discontinued as from 30th

April, 1940. All policies will be cancelled as at that date and policy holders are requested to apply to the undersigned for a proportionate refund of pre-

mlums.

Lowe, Bingham & Matthews, Liquidators.

Bodiker & Co. (In liquidation) Agents,

Mercantile Bank Building,

7. Queen's Road Central,

2nd Floor,

Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 15th April, 1940

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

221

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of Her bert Johnson Gedge" of 31 Montagu Squarë - in the County of London Eng. fand, deceased.

NOTICE IS HEREBY -GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Pro- bates Ordluance 1897, made an Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 4th day of May.

1940.

All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the ander. signed on or before that date.

Dated the 10th day of April, 1940.

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Executors, Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building,

Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.

G.

216

PARTICULARS AND CON

Auction to be held on Monday, the 22nd day of April,. 1940, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Govenor of one Lot of Crown Land at

a term

The Fifty-ninth Ordinary Gen. eral Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on

of Hong Kong for Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noou, for the purpose of receiving of 75 years, with the option of the Report of the Directors, pass-renewal at a Crown Rent to be

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

Night Editor (Wanchal Office): 11 Tel. 24511.

London Office: 53. Fleet Street

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HONGKONG, APRIL 19, 1940.

Union Church Wedding

Barron Duckworth"

A pretty wedding was guleinis- ed at the Union Church yester- day afternoon when Miss Agnes Rose Duckworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Duckworth, of the Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. be- came the bride of Mr. James Forman Barron,

Officiating at the ceremony was the Rev. K MacKenzie Dow

AND Miss Margaret Monro

Ma Tau Kok, in the Colony NORWEGIAN

DANISH SHIPS

The bride was given away by her father, and was attended by

as brides- muld. Mrs. Duckworth was m- tron of honour.

An electrical ` engineer on the

ing the Accounts, and electing fixed by the Surveyor d H A CURIOUS position appears staff of the Hongkong Electric

| Directors and Auditors,

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 23rd May to 13th June Inclusive.

By order of the Board. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, Hong Kong, 16th April, 1946.

IN THE SUPREME

COURT OF

HONG KONG.

226

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

IN THE GOODS of ANDRE CHARLES EU GENE BRAUD of 30 Rue André Theurlet, Nice, in France, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has by virtue of the provisions of Section 58 of Or. dinance No. 2 of 1897 made an order limiting the time for credi tors and others to send in their [claims against the above estate

'o 10th day of May, 1940.

All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under signed on or before that date.

DEACONS, Solicitors for the Attorney Administrator,

1, Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.

R.

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Publi

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Majesty the KING, for one for ther term of 75 years.

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dis posal of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant)," will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the mum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the price.

to have arisen in connce- tion with Danish and Nor, Mr. Barron was attended by wegian merchant ships now

Mr. J. Roscoe as best man,

At the subsequent" reception being detained in Hongkong given at the Hongkong" Electric and other British ports. Recreation Club, Causeway Bay While awaiting a clarification the happy couple received' the of the position from London, congratulations of a large number. the local authorities are un- at friends, Mr. V. Sorby proposed able to make any definite the felicitous toast, while the statement on а situation" best man proposed a toast to the which appears to be arousing bridesmaid, to which the groom much speculative comment in briefly replied. shipping and business circles. The question is difficult of explanation, in view of the fact that there is a distinc- PARTICULARS OF THE LOT tion which has to be drawn

Kowloon Infand. Lot

Junction of - No. 4243,

Pau Chung Street and San Shan Road,

Ma Tau Kok.

No. of Bale|

Registry No

Locality.

3

Boundary Measure.

نه

ments.

Purchase

1.3

Contenta in

Square feet.

Annual

Rental.

Upset Price.

As per

Bale plan.

About

8,DIR

8

128

ANT'S

Mr. and Mrs. Barron are leav

Ing shortly on leave for Canada, where they will spend

their honeymoon.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1940.

Mr. J. F. Barron, of the Hongkong Electric Company, and his bride, formerly Miss Agnes R. Duckworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Duckworth, after their marriage at the Hongkong Union Church yesterday afternoon. (Photo, King's Studio),

HARDSHIPS OF 10,000 CHINESE STUDENTS

IN KUNMING REVEALED

The great difficulties and hardships under which some 10,000 Chinese students are prosecuting their studies in Kun- ming, following the Japanese occupation of North China, were disclosed at the Hongkong Y's Men's tiffin meeting" yesterday: by Dr. Chiang Mon-lin, of the National Yunnan University, when he spoke on the "The Universities in Kunming.“ Dr. Chiang who is in Hongkong in-connexion with the Boxer In- demnity funds enumerated

the various universities and educa- tional institutes which had been

NEWSETTES

The

Y.M.C.A.

Hockey Club

between the status of Danish

SAPPER WEDS owned and Norwegian ships. While there is justification for AT REGISTRY the seizure of vessels of both

Sapper George Swinburn, of the transferred to the Yunnan capital nationalities,

the neither

as a result of the Japanese oc- winds up its season today with a Royal Engineers, Wellington Bar- Danes nor the Norwegians are, racks, was married at the Supreme

cupation of the northern cities. Cabaret Dance at the Peninsula. In real fact, enemies of the Court Registry yesterday to Miss

Among them he mentioned the Hotel, at 9 pm. Allies. They are both the Amparo, Yvonne Lavadia, nurse, of

National South-West University which incorporated the victims of unfortunate cir-No. 22. Jordan Road, first floor, wan University of Peking and the Branch of the Sino-British Cul- Cheng A meeting of the Hongkong

cumstances which have been" Kowtoon.

Nam. Kal University of Tientsin.tural Assn. will be held today at brought about by the German

Then there was the National 5.45 p.m. at the Fung Ping Shan invasion of their countries.

University, Notices of forthcoming marri Yunnan

and

the Library, Hongkong University, The complete occupation of

Instruc- Denmark by the Germans, ages were given by Mr. Lam Kwok Hong Chee University.

fal. clerk, British Cigarette Co. tion at the latter seat was given The wedding of Mr. Henry however, has rendered the residing at No. 17. Morrison entirely in the German language. Fielding Green and Miss Ruth 225 Danes vassal subjects of the H Road, first floor, and Miss

Medical facilities were available Margaret Williamson will take Reich and, in this sense, they Memal Cheng, No. 138, Jaffe Road, at the Shanghal Medical College place today. A reception will be must be treated as enemies. ground floor.

and the Chiang Kai-shek Medical held at the Hongkong Hotel at The position of Norway, fight-

Tong Chi-ling, cashier, Echool.

6 pm. ing as

All these bodies were in Yunnan- as she is to resist the Nazi China Coast Traders, to Miss" Lau

The following unclaimed tele- invasion, has linked them Poi-keng, No. 75 Sharp Street East, proper and the total number of

their students was in the region grams are lying at offices of Cable with the Allies as new part-

of 7.000. The Sun Yat-sen Uni- & Wireless Ltd.:-Mr. and Miss ners in the democratic stand

was outside Kuriming. The acade-Henrique Nolasco, Gloucester Hotel Two cases of diphtheria, two of mic staffs of all these bodies ag from Maçao. enteric fever, four of measles, four gregated about 300 or 900. of chicken-pox fore imported),

The speaker at the next meet- Ave of dysentery, one of puerperal fever and 30 of tuberculosis were"

With the indux of about 30,000ing of the Hongkong, Rotary Club reported to the Health authorities to Kunming since the outbreak of for the 24 hours ended at mid- hostilities in the Far East, the night on April 17.

cost of living had risen con- siderably and this was the main difficulty of the students.

.The Central Government was

H.K. Rotarians

Guests Of Vagabond Rotarians

A number of members of the

Hongkong Rotary Club, including the President, Mr. L. C. F, Bella my, were guests at tiffin rester- day at the Cafe de Chine of the Vagabond Rotarians,

The Vagabond consist of Rota- rians who are not ordinarily re- sident in Hongkong: they meet 219 twice a month. Dr. Chengting T. and Ambassador to the United States, presided yesterday. Others present Included Dr. P. K. C. Tyau, Prof. L. Forster. Mr. Harry Hongsling. Mr. Lee Fong, Dr. Y.

Wang, former. Foreign Minister

PARTICULARS AND CON. DITIONS of the Sale by Public

Ginlar Lao thon, treasurer),

OPEN DISCUSSION Instead of an address, the period after lunch was yesterday

against Totalitarian aggres- sion. The position of the Norwegians is, therefore, dif- ferent.

HEALTH RETURNS versity with about 3,000 students Knoy, ss. Taiping from Shanghal;

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BIG INFLUX. -

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Tuesday, April 23, will be Dr. JH, Montgomery, who will dell- ver the third series of his talk on "Home Leave via South Africa," by popular request..

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NO PREFERENTIAL treat- ment, however, appears to be contemplated by the Allies as far as the shipping of these two countries is concerned. The cargoes carried by these ships which have been con-

Miss S. Goeke, "of Broadwood fiscated by the Allies ia British rope, where everything is cer- doing its utmost to help the stu and French ports will un-tainly not panning out ac- cents. All those who had come Road, nearly lost her purse when a bag-snatcher attempted to rob doubtedly be placed in bond, cording to Nazi ideas, to the from the war areas were given a or sold later, and appropriate possibility of further aggres food allowance of $17 per month her in Glenealy on Wednesday. compensation made to the sion in the East, must be but with the rising cost of living he struggled with the man, re- taining the purse tightly in her owners when the war is over, treated as a gigantic bluff. this

hand. with the result that only

reported the matter to the police,

he Slipping as was walking

As far as their merchant ships: Why the future of the Dutch average food bill per student per the strap was broken. Miss Goeke

are concerned, it is possible

Auction to be held a Monday, | Auction to be held on Monday, devoted to an open discussion on ownership when peace comes.

the

East

Indies should make

was not suficient, the

month being about $20.

Other students

were to such

-

to exist on the

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who were passing; and the lad was later sent to hospital

T. Tsang thon.., secretary) and Mr that the Allies may make use Japan feel so worried it is incult straits that until recent-

of them to strengthen their difficult to understand. Any-1y, they used own merchant shipping and way, the curt reply from the remnant food after their more along the damp pavement at the that every consideration will Netherlands, that, in the event fortunate colleagues had been fed. corner of China Building at tiffin be given to the claims of of that country being invaded,

Seeing their plight the chair-time yesterday, a Chinese boy fell and Hurt his nose, from which (a possibility which is now man of the Yunnan Provincial

blood oozed out. First aid was considered even more remote Government had donated $50,000 than it was a few days ago), and, with a further grant of applied by some Indian constables P.m., at the Offices of the Public .m., at the Offices of the Public between Hongkong Rotarians" and vessels in Far Eastern waters, her colonial 'territory in the $100,000 from the Central Gov-

which were ordered by their Works Department, by Order of Works Department, by Order 01 speakers were Mr. G. Lao, Col. Nazi aggressors to return to East is perfectly able to look ernment. co-operative movements German or Danish ports, pre-after itself, appears to have had been started to alleviate the ferred to ignore these instruc- created a tions and seek protection in Allied ports, clearly proves that the Government and its people are prepared to accept any suggestions by the Allies to this effect.

His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok, 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

Vagabonds. The principal S. Doughty. Mr. Ed. Shim and Prof. L. Forster.

The next meeting will be held on May 2 at the Cafe de Chine, when Dr. Arthur W. Woo will take

the chair.

désire to foment

situation.

jesty the KING, for one further CABARET DANCE NORWAY has quite a for- they are foolish enough to risk/carry on their studles with un- were 3,564

term of 75 years.

AT H.K. HOTEL

L

Mr. Paul Dietz, who arrived ar

His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of

In the return for cases for the Crown Land at

month of March, the New Terri- To Kwa Wan, in the Colony

MUCH ENTHUSIASM lories and China Rellef Associa- of Hong Kong for a term of 75.

further anxiety amongst third

The Central Government 18 tons state that the total number: years, with the option of renewal

power interests in the South Faclic.

spending between four and fiveļof cases treated were 9,619 which at a Crown Rent to be fixed by

The THE JAPANESE will have million dollars per annum on the metded 3.094 new cases.

Univeralties in Kunming, and in total number of vaccinations the Surveyor of His Majesty the

much more to lose and al KING, for one further term of

greater problem to solve if spite of all hardships the students given during the same verlod 75 years.

abated enthusiasm. Intending bidders are advised

Dr. Chiang then mentioned the midable merchant teet.. It is a clash with Allied strength in that immediately after the dis .Intending bidders are advised

believed to rank as the third the Far East over the position aimculties experienced in getting the Colony on Sunday last, is posal of the lot the Purchaser that immediately after the dis;

East Indies. their books to Kunming and sald China Manager for the B. F. largest in the world and their of the Dutch TOMORROW ( not the applicant), will be posal of the lot the Purchaser

The intention of this gran-that, very often addition to the Allied mer-

as many as Goodrich Rubber Co. of Akron, required to deposit with an if not the applicant), will be Excellent entertainment pro- chant shipping strength will close threat is, of course, to twenty students had to share one Ohio, whose local distributors are authorised officer who will he | required ·

to Messrs. Dodwell and Co., Ltd. and to deposit with an mised tomorrow at the Cilaese prove a great advantage to the make out that the Germans book. This sometimes led

Many of their books is not connected with Carlowitz ·äz present at the sale, the sum of | authorised officer who 'will be Australasian Inaugural Supper ability of Allies to keep sea- can still count on Japanese quarrels. two hundred dollars ($200) in present at the sale, the sum of Dance to be held at the Hongkong going trade moving and fur- support should the war spread werens but in Hongkong and

Co., as was inadvertently stated. in these colprens, cash. This sum will be refunded two hundred dollars, (5200) in Hotel Roof Garden, at 8.30 pm. on payment of the Purchase cash. This sum will be refunded Dancing will be continued until ther prevent the Nazi at- to the Far East. Heavily em Halfong but could not be taken

where even their recent pup- price.

an payment of the Purchase 2 am, and the floor show will in tempts to wreck their trade. broiled as they are in China, owing to transportation dimeul→

clude toe dancing by Miss Bonnie With their safety assured un- price.

Ching. "The

Chickades," com-der the Allied convoy system, pet diplomacy has proved in- prising Misses Doreen Ma and these ships would be able to effective in bringing about a MAN INJURED BY Home Nursing in English at an. of the disposal

"early date. Lectures will be given PARTICULARS OF THE LOT Frances Lee, Messrs. Herbert Tons, operate without any fear of China Incident," the Japan-

DETECTIVE George Chow, Thomas Le and their falling into German ese militarists, rash and arro-

by Dr. (Mrs.) LV. Rosenbloom. Teddy Yip, a ballet dance by Mrs. hands. It will also ensure

There was a sensation in Sheung ME.Ch.B, (Edin). Will those in- their ballroom dancing by Miss Gloria Yee and Mr. Thomas Lee.

DANCE COMMITTEE

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

Boundary.

Mi

Kowloon Inland Lot

No. 4241.

Between Kowloon City Road & Ha Heung Road,

To Kwa Wan.

Мевацго-

raente.

Ai per

sale plan.

- -

Locality.

About

10,000

194

7,800

Lot No: 4242. .

Kowloon Inland

Nathan Road, opposite Kowloon Inländ Lot No. 1303,

223

Mong Kok.

Boundary

Measure

ments

...As per

sale plazi.

Annual

Rental

Upset Price.

About:

Contents: 1

3,060

Square feet

72;

,820:

80-called

ties.

It is proposed to commence courses for ladies in First Aid and

Percy Chen and an exhibition of their vessels being preserved/gant as they are, should have Shiu district New Territories on terested kindly forward

prises: Mrs. O; Ma, Mrs. Pauline Yee, Mrs. Fabian Chow, Mrp. Henry

Headquarters," Tai"

for them until the end of the cause to think for a consider- Wednesday afternoon when a Ch names and addresses, also indi- war, instead of being open to able time before risking anese detective who went to stop eating which course they wish to aerial and submarine attacks similar debacle which has a fight between a lorry driver and take, to the Secretary, St. John The Dance Committee-com- by the Germans, as would overtaken the German forces the owner of two baskets which Ambulance

in Scandinavia. The lesson were hit by the vehicle, allegedly Hang Road, Hongkong. certainly happen if Norway

whipped out his revolver and fired | Ching, Miss Doreen Ma, Mus Bue attempted to carry on ber of Scandinavia is, indeed, at the driver after the later had Ming. Mrs. I Law, Mr. Henry Ma, shipping trade independently lesson for all aggressors, but snatched the policeman's torch

Pleading guilty to a if it has not been learned by from him. this time, the Allies will be

for dangerous driving, a lorry... » The driver is still in hospital driver, Lo Yuk-cho, was aned $25 During the course of the even- A GIGANTIC BLUFF y tal tone for again, and is believed to be in a some by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, at the Cen- "Leave well alone," is the best what serious condition, which the tralCour; yesterday. Capt. ing community singing will take

THE ATTEMPT which is beslogan for Japan to adopt at detective has been taken into cus A. C. F. Drew-Wilkinson was fined place, in which Mrs. Bylvia Choy, Misses Evie Yuen and Colleen Nging made to divert attention this stage in the international tody pending further investiga. 35 for driving his car in Duddell

from events' in Northern Eu- situation.

Street a closed road, on Mar. 19,

Mr. Vinson Lee, Mrs. V., Chan, Mas- ter of Ceremonies Mr. H. P, Lim.

224 Quinn will render solos.

tions.

summons

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