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MERCURY GARAGE

ORIA RECREATION

CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING.

Innual general meeting of ars of the Victoria Recrea- ob was held at the Club

THE MOST MODERN- CARS IN TOWN.

Mr Wright drew attention to Rule 7, which said that members of committee must be British sub jects. According to his instruc- tions two of "those nominated were not British subjectes

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Orders by Major. G. E. Wataman, V. D. Acting Administrative Command-

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NOTIGE

By order of the Personal Lagal Representative of Wm. Charles No. 198 Sapper W. Manning, Jack deceased, Mr. James Enginear Company, is permitted McKenzie Jack (son of the te to resign, on leaving the Colony, Wm. C. Jack) has been appointed from 15th August, 1919. No. 961 General Manager of Messrs Wm. Private. R. A., ilawson, “AC. Jack & Co. Ltd. Campany, is permitted to resign, on leaving the Colony, from 15th | August, 1919.

LEAVE

Corporal. H. C. Sandford, “B” Company, is granted 6 weeks leave from 4.8.19. Pte. S. Shirving- ton, "A" Company, is granted 9 months' leave from 23.8.19.

MEDICAL OFFICERS. During the absence on leave of Major G.D. R. Black (from 7819) Captain G. M. Earston will act as P. M.'O. of the Corps.

Hongkong, 7th August 1913.

NOTICE.

NOTICE-We have this day established ourselves as Freight, Share and General Brokers.

YVANOVICH & CO.

3, Queen's Building

2nd Floor

ARTILLERY ORDERS. Orders for Artillery Company by Major J. H. W. Armstrong, 1. V.D., state

INSPECTION OF ARMS All N. C. Os and Men in pos- Mr S. Goldschmidt said the session of long rifles, who have ruls was obsolete and should not not already done so, are to return exist,

same, with bayonets, to Store at The Chairman said both gentle-ance for inspection. They will be men referred to had been on the ready for re-issue about 3 days King Mr H. Percy Smith Committee for some years, were fa after they are sent ip.

the chair and those pre-every way respectable, admirable included Messrs A. V

ENGINEER ORDERS. and responsible persons.

Orders for Engineer Company AS Ellis, E. Ezra, T.

Mr Witchell said they had renby Captain R: Hall state PA & Alves, A. H." Carroll, dered long service to the Club

embers of committee, Mr. A

and he did not think they Tres, (Hon. Treasurer) Mr should be asked to atend down

B. Mitchell, (acting Hon. at this stage. Bedary), and many members." The Chairman, who presided in Chifce of His Excellency Hoo, Claud Severa, thanked the mbers for the privilege,and after Secretary had read the notice aring the meeting, he ex-

regret at His Excellency's Ability to preside, and went on with the annual report orking account showed the isfactory profit of $240, against $1,701 last year, but they got down to the blince tit became a very different rebecause the committee had added, to be somewhat liberal, thought in their depreciation. aking as an accountant "of trie be always advocated depre-

they should write off a they could and as a mat fact they knew, that there

Mr Wright and Mr Lyon said the role could not be ignored." could be got over without any Mr Witchell thought the matter

thing in the nature of public ex- hibition by proceeding with the election and leaving it to the Chairman to write to these two members. He expected that they would thereapon withdraw, but it was very unfair to cross their names out at a time like that.

The Chairman: But how can I declare the elected?

Mr Wright: Their names need not be mentioned. The Chair- man can merely announce that "the following gentlemen have, teen elected."

Mr Lyon: If you ask for the deed of gift for the site you will find your instructions there.

INSPECTION OF ARMS. rifles which have not yet been Those in possession of long

sent in are to return same, with

bayonets, to Store, not later than

issue about 3 days after they are Monday, 11th August, forinspec- tion. They will be ready for re-

sent in.

D. E. L. INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES.

Recruits will parade for D. E. L. instruction under R E In structors at Belchers on Wednes- day, August 13th, at 9 p.m. These classes, are obligatory for all who have not passed for the "Pro- ficient (1) rate. Officer on duty: 2nd Lieut. Blackburn.

INFANTRY ORDERS. by Major G. H. Wakemen, V.D., Orders for Infantry Battalion

Officer Commanding, state:

ANNUAL MUSKETRY COURSÉ. Arrangements will be made as The election was then proceed-to do so to fire at the Peak Range in previous years for all who wish in the morning instead of at King's Park or elsewhere in the afternoon Firing will commence in September probably.

INSPECTION OF ARMS.

s of the property evened with, the following being de uch ovar-stated. The subclared elected: Messrs. T. Meek, Al amount of $1903.04 .ken AA. Alves, J. Stewart, J. C. The 5,241, as they could easi Finch, A. Silva Netto, A-S. Ellis zmade a very great difference Ezra. T. Wright and R. C. the apparent result of the year. Witchell.

they must not lose sight of the

The following were elected 10 N. C. Os and Men, in posses- that the real result was a pre the Ballouting Committee: Messrs. sion of short rifles bearing Corps $2,240, which had been. Hyndman, C. Rodriguez, Robers 396 to 445 are to return Tatam, S. Marcal, J. Lyon, FL. them, with bayonets, to Head- Silva, F. Ellis, N... Brewer,quarters, on Saturday 9th or Mon- A.J.V Ribeiro and A.G. Pile. day 11th instant for half-yearly

In the course of the meeting a examination. letter from Mr J. Lyon was read

"4" Company, stating that back in the time when Mr Crowther Smith was p.m. No. 1 Platoon, (N. C. Os and Tuesday, 12th August.-5.30 Secretary it had been decided to Men who have not completed stock the Club with illustrated their Tests) Headquarters.

inted out of all finding by writ down all sorts of things, writ off bad debte, paying outstand. interest on debeatures etc' proposed the adoption The report and accounts

bonded by Mr J. Leon and Sed...

T. Wright made mention of Fagraph in the house sub mittee's report The Library too well provided with we bave some keen readers Dew books would be ap- ted. He pointed out that y a gift of books was made, oking at the bookcase..and

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papers. This bad never been car T.E.T. Rifle, belt, pouches and

ried out Also be wished to dummies to be carried. Staff know what was the position re- Sergt. Edmonds and Sergt. Meade garding the proposed enclosing of will attend. the south verandah to make a

reading room and committee room.

Machine Gun Company. Sunday, 10th August.-7.00 a.m.

3.

4.

Mr B. C. Witchell explained At King's Park Range. Annual that the booksellers. in view of Musketry Course. N. C. Os and

Med as detailed by Company 5. Commander.

ok in which books taken out war conditions, could not promise entered one could only won-that they would keep the illus. As one who thought of pre-träted papers up to date and it Og some books, before they was thought inadvisable to spend far more books they should money on old papers The bed Abe members to play the financial position of the club was in regard to entering the also responsible for to action they took away, or have being taken about the verandah. better system of looking af- Him. (Applause).

usual honorariums of $300 were voted to the retiring Secretary and HOD. Tre on the motion of Mr Meek, ed by Mr Ezra. election officers was then Ted with. Hon. Mr Cland

Mr Lyon said the papers had been decided upon and should be got. The verandah should be closed in. If there was no money he suzgested $1 a head subscrip. tion from the members. The cost would not be much more than $250.

The Treasurer explained that OMG., was re elected the new gymnasium floor.a an on the motion of the necessity, had taken $1,200, leav "Chairman, seconded by Mr.fing no funds.

election of Hon. Secre- Chairman proposed and Atam sec ndad the re of Mi K.H.B. Mitobell, bu thought some younger nearer the Club would

at better. ... Wrigh proposed Mr N.

to a suggestion that be assistant Secretary, agreed but Mr Lyon the honorarium should be ne hand, datang Witchell who was befors be enlisted, was

declined.

was explained that Bell was willing to take and Mr Mitchell

Mr Lyon proposed that the verandah be enclosed and a sub- scription collected if necessary.

Mr Witchell esconded.

The Chairman thought the cost would be nearer $1,000 and Mr

Mounted Section. Monday, 11th

p.m.

August.-5:30

Rifle, belt, pouches and dummies to be carried. Staff Sergt. Edmonds At Headquarters. T.ET.

and Sergt. Meade will attend.

"D" Company. Inspection of Arms.-N. C. Os and Men in possession of long rifles are to return them, with bayonets, to Headquarters, for 6. inspection on Saturday, 9th, or Monday, 11th August. They will be ready for re-issue about 3 day after they are sent in..

CADET ORDERS. Orders for Cadet Company by Lieut. A. O. Brawn state

TEL. 2173. »

NOTICE.

The Custodian in China of Enemy Property hereby in- rites tenders by British Sub jects for the purchase of the leasehold property situate în the BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN, and known and registered at H.B.M. Con- sulate General at Canton as Lot Number 574 (Eastern half) which leasehold proper- ty is held subject to the Lessees' covenants and the conditions contained in a Crown Lease of the said Lot for 63 years terminating on the 3rd day of September. 1960. This property, which was lately `occupied by W.H. H. Brockstedt, has an area of 6,32236 sq. ft. and is situate on Central Avenue. A Residence, Servants' Quar- ters and small Godown are built upon the site. The Custodian farther invites tenders by British Subjects for the purchase of the lease- hold property situate in the BRITISH CONCESSION, SHAMEEN, and known and registered at H. B. M. Con- sulate-General at Canton ast Lots Numbers 43 Section B and 65 which leasehold pro- perty is held subject to the Lessees covenants and the ∙comditious contained in two Cravin Le..ses of the said Lots respectively, the first for 99 years terminating on the 2nd. day of September, 1960, and the recond for 73 years ter- micating on the 3rd day of September, 1960. This pro- perry, which was lately oc- cupied by Carlowitz and Com- pany, has an area of 20,218 sq. ft. and is situated on Central Avenue and North-

Avenue. A Residence, Go- downs and

Compradora's Quarters are built upon the site.

Particulars and conditions of sale of either of the above pro perties may be obtained by applying in Canton to H‚B.M. Consul-General, in Hongkong to the Cartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and in Shanghai to the Custo- dían direct.

Inspection of the properties can be arranged by applying to H.B.M. Consul-General at Canton.

Tenders in waiting for either of the properties, which should be addressed to "The Custo- dien in China of Enemy Pro- perty, 20, Tuen Ming Yuen Road, Shanghai" so as to reach him not later than the 1st day of Sepeber, 1919, must be so framed as to re- main open for acceptance on or before the 18th day of September, 1919.

The Custodian is rot bound to accept the highest or any te.der received.

"ALSANG. MOSSOP, Custodian in Caina of Enemy

A Property, 20 20, Yuen Ming Yuen Road. Shanghai, 31st July, 1919.

THE INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL BANK, LIMITED.

Strength-Cadets J. A. Collett and C. T. Collett joined on the 2.8.19 and are posted to Section 3: will leave Blake Pier on Wednes-Head

Parade Bathing. Launch

(A. A Alves suggested" $1.200, but day, 13th inst. at 5 pm. and calf

Mr Lyon did not agree. Mr Alves at Kowloon 10 minutes later. ssid the estimate got for the verandah when it was proposed to put the billiard table in the main Club room was $1,200.

The Chairman queried whether

RICE CARGO RAIDED..

it would not make the Club room very hot, and Mr Witchell men- Yesterday at about 12.45 p.m. tioned, for the benefit of the Club's a raid was made on a junk of the generous friends a bigger soheme M. B, K., which was discharging for a new floor over the gymna-a-cargo of rice nest Balf Fish sium, to provide recreation room,Lane. About 30 or 40 coolies took reading room etc. and make the part in the raid. One of them Club one of the best in the East. was arrested and charged before

The motion was lost,

Mr. R. E. Lindsell, for attempting The Cinh's thanks for services to ansteh rice. He was sentenced rendered were aparded to Mr to 3 months hard labour. It was bassifornime MoEirdy and Mr Glumarse stated that two bags of rice were Totul thanks to the ouairman thrown into they during the

moinded the meeting?

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THE Undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public

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FRIDAY, the 15th August 1919.

commencing at 3 pm.

at A. King's Slipway. Wanchai

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By Brder of the Board.

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Secretary.

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