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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS

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CHINESE NEW YEAR FAIR, 1941.

1. It is hereby notified for in- formation that spaces for the nsual Chinese New Year Fairi (January 17th to January 26th, 1941, inclusive) will be allotted in the following streets

HONG KONG ISLAND. Gloucester Road,

{Panchai:

from Fenwich Street to Fleming Road.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of GUSTAV OTTO AMANN late of No. 24 Conduit Road) Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, Engineer deceas ed.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Court has by virtue of the provisions of Section 58 of Or Nathaudinance No. 2 of 1897 made an

KOWLOON. Waterloo Road: from Road to the Seafront... Argyle Street from Shami Chun Street to Portland Street.

order limiting the time for credi- tors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to 1st February 1941.

All Creditors and others are These streets will be marked out „in stall spaces of 10 feet by to accordingly hereby required to feet and the fee for each stail.send their claims to the under space will be $5.00 for the period signed on or before that date. of the fair. No more than 2 stalk spaces will be allotted to each applicant.

2. Stail-spaces will be let for the| sale of the following commodi ties only:-

Gold fish

Flowers (including arti

and miniature gardens

DEACONS,

Solicitors for the Administratrix,]

1, Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong.

IN THE SUPREME

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NOTICE

CHANGE OF TELEPHONE NUMBER

It is hereby notified that as from January 6, 1941, the tele phone number of the Hongkong Daily Press, Marina House, will

be

3.3 2 25

instead of 30251 as hitherto,

The other line, 33383, remains unchanged. Fanuary 6, 1941.

The Daily Press

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Night Editor (Wanchal Office):

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HONGKONG, JANUARY 10, 1941,

EDITORIAL

SEVEN WEDDINGS WHAT USE

AT REGISTRY

Mr. T S Whyte-Smith, Regis trar of Marriages, officiated. At four, and Mr. J, Reynolds, Deputy Registrar, at three, of the wed dings which took place at the

Registry yesterday.

Mr. Tse Ki-shum, Poplar Street, and Bik-yu

of No. 152.

IS RICE WITHOUT FIREWOOD?

The members of this Chamber

of No. 26. have decided not to take any ac- Miss Wong tion until we know what Govern-.

Gloucester.ment intend to do about the mat- ter," said MR. H. Y. TSO, Secre- Mr. Luke Loy, merchant, of No. tary of the Chinese Chamber of

Road,

115, Kllung Street, and Miss Mak Commerce, when interviewed by Fung-ol of No. 113, Kilung Street a Hongkong Dally Press reporter Mr. Wong Shau san, shipping Jesterday on the subject of the agent, residing at No. 44, Village rise in the price of firewoud. Road, and Miss Fung Nga-yee of No. 19. Luen Fat Street.

Mr. George Gosling of 'No, M4 Village Road, and Miss Ng Mui: kwai of No, 225, Wanchai Road.

Mr. Lam Kwok-kwong,. mer chant. of No. 27. Pilkem Street,

"We feel confident that Govern- ment, realising that firewood is as essential as rice (for without fuel how could one cook the rice?) will take prompt, action to curb the continuous rise and so help to al-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1941.

Auction for the Selling Lottery in progress at the Middlesex Re-

giment's Mule Race Meeting held at Kwanti recently.

leviate the lot of the public." CAPT. CYRIL FALLS EXAMINES

Asked whether he agreed with

and Miss Wong To-ching, o: No. the assertion, published in Wed- THE BRILLIANT SUCCESS OF

205, Shangha! Street.

Mr. Lam Shui-ki, teacher, resid ing at Nam Wah Po Village, Talpo Market, and Miss Cheung Sul

nesday's issue of the Hongkong: Daily Press, that the market has been cornered, Mr. Tse stated that that was quite possible" and "In

tong, teacher, of Taipo Old Market. [fact might be the sole reason for

Mr. Ching Lin-ching, clerk, of the record price reached.”

No. 157, Sal Yee Street, and Miss Li Woon ping of No. 441, Hennessy

Rozd

TRAM MISHAP A tram was involved in a traffic accident with, it was said, with a lorry at about 1 pan. yesterday, but, up to a late hour last night. no detalls could be obtained from official quarters.

KEEPS BETTER. *Firewood keeps much better than rice. In this damp climate It would pay the dealers to keep the wood as the longer they keep it the heavier it would get-due toʻi its absorbing the moisture.

THE ARMY OF THE NILE:

PROUD AUSTRALIAN FEAT

The story has got about that the decision which the Italians took to make a stand at Bardia was taken against their wishes, and that Signor Mussolint had ordered them to hold out. If this is true, Il Duce put his troops to a cruel trial," "said CAPTAIN CYRIL FALLS, military cor- respondent of The Times, when he reviewed the military "Another important thing to re- operations of the week in a broadcast from London. member is-the approach of the

CAPT. FALLS opened his quarrel about that and anyway, it Chinese New Year and the usual big demand for rice and firewood talk with a reference to what was a strong place. The method following the usual custom of the he described as another bril- of attack was brilliant too. The Chinese to keep a stock of these liant success by the Army of Italians were led to expect the assault from the North-West, but two commodities over to the New the Nile. "As I said in a pre-fit actually came from the South-

vious talk," he Year. for luck.”

went on, West and drove a great wedge into "when a force locks itself up the Italian defences and they were.....

ficial flowers, pot plants COURT OF HONG KONG TOTAL DEFENCE

OF DEMOCRACY IF PRESIDENT ROOSE- tive to expedite his plans NEWSETTES

Curios

Sandalwood

Stationery

Pictures and Calendarr Toys

Uncut Fruit

Melon Seeds

Chinese Confectionery

stall-spaces

Applications for

should be made in person at the

Read, Hong Kong on the follow. ing dates:--

Stalls for sale of flowers

and gold fish

Monday 13th, January. Stalls for sale of curios,

sandalwood, pictures,

calendars, stationery and toys:

Stalls for sale of uncut

fruit, melon seeds and { Chinese confectionery: Wednesday 15th; Janua-

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PROBATE JURISDICTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY

1941.

details. Indeed, the President has already taken the initia-

not

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Chinese female Vehicular Ferry

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WATCH BENGHAZI

in a fortress, it almost in-cut in two. evitably condemns itself to destruction.

air. I never had

me.

"If General Wavell is in a position to go on and exploit But his victory he will do so. if the Italians lose the port of. Benghazi they will be unable to do anything to help them- selves. It may be important to remember this as future news of the campaign comes

in."

VELT'S message to the by the appointment, in ad- IN THE GOODS of

An unknown

"I dislike going into details be- United States Congress could vance, of a supreme director- Charlotte Elizabeth Hastings

fore the official account of a battle jumped off the have been hailed as encourag-ate to rush arms production.wharf, Connaught Road Central,

NO ATTEMPT AT RELIEF

is published. I will, therefore, say of Ash Mount Abbots Lang.

ing to Britain and her allies, In such circumstances, there- about 3.10 p.m. yesterday. Suicide been attacked by land, sea and the finest feat of arms.

"At Bardia, this force could have no more now than that this was ley Watford in the County the presentation of his, all-fore, the help promised Bri- is suspected.

We have of Hertford, Widow, deceas time record budget expendi- tain may

any doubts, got possession of the two most not become im-

therefore, that Bardia would fall advanced Italian outposts, Sollum .ed.

The forthcoming wedding be ture for the total defence of mediately available. But the

and that any attempt at relieving and Bardia. We have added to tween Mr. John Coleman ("3.0." the fortress would fall. Naturally. our war material with the equip Democracy is the clearest fact that this huge store charter, the well-known Club rug-no attempt at relief was made. ment that we have taken from proof of the President's de-house across the Atlantic is by player, and architect of the "It is a question now why the them and we have captured a fur- Hawkers' Office, Leighton Hill GIVEN that the Court has by termination to put his words now supporting her with all Public Works Department, residing Italians sacrificed so large a force ther large proportion of the Italian

vi..ne of Section 58 of the Pro into action with the least pos- the economic forces at its at "Courtland." Kennedy Road at Bardia. If It is because they army in Cyreneiza. bates Ordinance 1897, made ansible delay, no matter how command will have a most and Miss Yvonne Joyce Spencer had other forces in Libya, then "I shall not speculate on how Order limiting the time for high the cost and how great heartening effect and will Crowley, of No. 7. "Abernor Court" these other forces must be formid far the attack will go on. That

May" Road, has been announced. creditors and others to send in the sacrifices the American make the British determina-

able. The story has, however, got is a matter on which I have no about that the decision to make nore definite knowledge than any- their claims against the above public will be called upon to tion to carry on the struggle "The wedding of Mr. G. S. Winch, a stand at Libya was made against one of those who are listening to estate to the 26th day of January, make. The most important against the Totalitarians even residing at No. 58, Feel Street, the wishes of the garrison and 1941. '

feature of the budget pro-stronger than it is now. Hongkong. and Miss Z. M. Jthat Signor Mussolini had ordered Violra-Ribeiro, of No. 18 Mau them to hold out. If this is true. ALL creditors and others are gramme of $25,000,000,000 is AS FAR AS the American Lam Street, Kowicon, will take then II Duce put his troops to a accordingly hereby required to that this huge total is to be people are concerned, despite place at St. Teresa's Church, Kow-cruel trial. Tuesday 14th, January, send their claims to the under. almost exclusively devoted to the few who still look. timidly loon, on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Capt, Falls stated that it was signed on or before that date.

What is described as "a new on what they feel is a step 3.30 pm.

surprising that this new victory deal plus national defence" nearer open warfare for the

had been gained so soon. "Just Dated the 2nd day of January, plan and is entirely separate United States, the President's

A large congregation was preimagine what it means," he said, move mechanised troops, Įsent at, The Mosque, Shelley Street. " to from an appropriation of budget proposals will JOHNSON, STOKĖS & -

yesterday morning when divine equipment and supplies with the $10,000,000,000 for rendering some as a surprise. By a service was held by Islams' in the wind whipping up the sand. MASTER,

aid to Britain. As a gesture vast majority, public opinion colony in celebration of Idul

A GREAT FEAT Solicitors for the Executrixes, of American confidence in a in that country has support-Bakar, a festival for sacrifices "This was,, indeed, a great feat

Hongkong & Shanghai

British victory and in the ed President Roosevelt in The prayers were led by Mulvi and I do not think that it could Bank Building, future of Britain from a poli-every move he has taken to Mohammed Noor Shah who also have been done unless the troops delivered a sermon on the purpose concerned had been trained and Hong Kong.

social help those who are resisting and object of celebrating the used to the conditions under.which standpoint. the President's the aggressor nations. They festival. budget statement is unprece-feel, as their President does,

"It is possible, that the assault derted. Furthermore, the that their future existence is Lin Kang-hiou, Secretary-Gen-on Bardla could have been launch- plans which the President at stake and, with the era of the Chinese Bankers' As-ed a little earlier, but if it had has formulated "for increasing glorious example

sociation of Shanghai, who was been, it might have cost a heavy Affairs of the

"blacklisted" by the. Nanking re- sacrifice

and Genera? established with Dr. Henry F.P. BANKING CORPORATION. and strengthening the de-sacrifices which the British gime, was appointed a member of Wavell was content to wait, Chiu, member of the Fukien Pro-

fences of the United States people are making to help the Standing Committee of

The time that he allowed him- vincial Government and Manag- NOTICE IS HEREBY Indicates that, should the England to overcome Totall-National Rellet Commission at a self must have been very useful ing-Director of the Fukien ProviD- also from the point of view of the clal Bank, as Chairman, and. Mr. 5. Police have instructions to GIVEN that the Certificates material and moral support tarian tyranny, they will ac-meeting of the Executive Yuan.

Caused by. artillery Tin Yu-ien Vice-Chairman. arrest all unlicensed hawkers and 6/NS. 4412 dated Hongkong, which he is giving Britain cept the additional burdens Other appointments made at the destruction

fire, the guns of the feet and the meeting included those of Mr 16th January, 1936 for Three and her allies prove insuffi- of taxation, which will be chang Yung-cht as Secretary-Gen- bombs of the air force.

More than 10 prominent overseas persons causing obstruction,

Chinese, who are natives of Fuklen. shares of this Bank numbered cient to stem the aggressor imposed as a result of the eral of the Ninghsia. Provisional portant part of this strategy was including Messrs. Wang Chuan- C. J. ROE,

07994/97996 inclusive registered nations, he would be prepar-budget proposals, in the same People's Assembly, Mr. Bung Yuan that the attackers found out first sheng, Tai Kwai-sheng, Tan Kab- in the names of Messrs. Manecked to go to his people and ask spirit as the British. The as counsellor of the Ministry of exactly what they would have to kee and Aw Boon-haw, have been Reostumjee Mehta and Dhun them to permit him to take effect of this huge demon-Finance, and Mr. Chang Xi-hul as meet... Manek Mehta has been Lost or the surest way of defeating stration of confidence Stolen, and should this certificate the Totalitarian system by Britain on the Axis partners not be produced to the Bank going to war in support of will be just the opposite. before the 11th January, 1941, a Britain and her allies.

Germany, Italy and Japan new certificate for the shares will

SOME LITTLE TIME must, realise now that America is,

ry:

Applicants should only attend at the Hawkers' Office on the date] set aside for the particular com- modity they wish to sell.

3. No unauthorised stalls will be allowed.

4. No persons will be allowed to display their wares in places other than the authorised stall, spaces mentioned in paragraph J above.

Secretary, Urban Council.

10th January, 1941.

HONG KONG/CALCUTTA

FREIGHT CONFERENCE.

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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

tical, financial and

in

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they were fighting

of ilfe

One im-

Senior Expert of the Ministry of "It is reported that night

Economic Affairs.—(Central News).

POLICE REPORTS Wong Yuk-tong, of Chan Chi

Terrace, reports that a diamond

be issued, and the aforesaid of course, pass before the full the most formidable obstacle Kee Shop at No. 4 Lyndhurst The following increases are to Certificate No. 6/NS. 4412 will effect of the President's pro- to their plans for domination ring, valued at $400, was stolen by become effective with all sailings be thereafter treated by this gramme for America materi- and yet

on or after 15th January, 1941, Present commitments will be covered at the old rates if shipped

Corporation as Null and Vold.

By Order of the Court of DirectorS

within 28 days.

Hong Kong/Calcutta

Increase 10% (Transhipment rates 20%). Hong Kong/Madras

Increase 20%. Hong Kong/Rangoon

Increase 20%.

JARDINE, MATHESON

& CO., LTD.,

Hon. Secretaries,

HONG KONG/CALCUTTA

FREIGHT CONFERENCE. 10th January, 1941.

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they dare

not, a man, who came in to inspect the alises. His budget proposals as а result of what is ring, while he was not looking.

America, have to be approved by the taking place in Congress and, though there take the initiative of declar-.

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art

FUKIEN OVERSEAS AFFAIRS COMMISSION

The Fukien Provincial Overseas Commission has been

invited as members.

The Commission will undertake the task of bettering the conditions of очетьева Chinese, protecting their families in Fukten and facilitating their travel between Fukien and abroad.

It will establish a number of stations at Yungan and other Ley |points to provide lodging and other [facilities for overseas Chinese dur-

ing their sojourn in the province...

is estimated that there

Fore

after night Australian patrols crept through the Italian de- fences to find out what de- fences they had and where and how the tank traps were lald. That is traditional of the Australians and the fathers of these men who fought so gal-

the last war lantly in proud of them.

VALUE OF NIGHT PATROLS "When you are up against con ditions like Bardia, these night is every reason to believe that ing war on the United States. Path, has reported that a suitcase,

patrols are almost half the battle was surrounded won. The town this approval will not be de- On the contrary, it will be to valued at $30, was stolen from her Chief Manager. layed, the other essentials their advantage to keep the

by an anti-tank ridge and to deal with these was the work of the behalf of the entire faculty and 650 necessary for setting the United States out of active

The theft of a camera,' a month | engineers to make the way safe student body. of the National wheels of the legislative ma- participation in the hostili-organ and money to the aggregate for the large tanks. These en-Chungshan University. Mr. Hsu Chung-tsing yesterday presented chinery in motion, in re-ties and however much they value of $43 from his house at No. gineers, it is also interesting to General Huang Hsu-chu, Chairman organising the resources of may rume and threaten at 101 High St. has been reported to know, were also Australians, the country to the national the.

un-neutral the police by Lo Kwok-shu. effort and distributing the attitude which President

V. M. GRAYBURN,

What do

you want?

If there is anything

you want to buy or

sell, try a sinal Classifed

- advertise-

ment in the Hong- kong Dally Press

25 words $1.50 prepaid

for 3 insertions,

practically

house on Jan. 8.

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burden of taxation which the Roosevelt hes fearlessly CHESS RESULTS

about 4,000,000 Fukienese abroad.- (Central News).

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́KWEILIN, Jan. 8 (Central)—On

The assault was carried out of the Kwangal Provincial Govern-" with such speed," sald Capt. Falls, ment, and General Li Chal-cum. "that we might be inclined to Director of the Generalissimo's minimise its dificulties. It must Provisional Headquarters in Kwel-

budget envisaged fairly and adopted, they will be power.. In the Senior Championship of not be forgotten that the Italian lin, each "an embroidered banner as equally as possible on the less to prevent the assistance the Kowloon Chess Club yesterday forces were perhaps superior in as a token of respect. American people, must, take which America is giving their C. M. Bequetra beat L Karpovich numbers to the British forces

"Miss Ng Kwal-fong, of Lockhart their course. There is no opponents. Can there be any and D. E de Carvalho beat A. Y. which attacked Bardia.

The Italian broadcasters are Road, reported that while she was, doubt that the United States doubt now that the end of the

There are only five entries for now trying to tell the world that walking along On Lok Lane on Jan. administration will make road on which Britain set her the Colony Chess Championship to Bardis could not really he called: 8. someone snatched her handbag every effort to speed up these feet is drawing nearer?

s fortress. Well, we need not away.

Birtukott.

dale,