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CORRESPONDENCE.

[To the Editor of the --Hongkong

Telgar"}

THE

PROFESSOR.“

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1920.

| RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET,

By virtus of Russias National} Laws promulgated by the former Imperial Government and not abregated by any of the successive Bir. In these day of paucity of Russian Provisional Govern- shipping accommodation, when ments, every Russian enterprise troops are being sent Home in for company is bound to have its any old cargo boat available Head Office or Board of Directors which, as doubt, are fitted up as within the boundaries of the well as possible, leaving many State On the ground, of these discomforts to be felt which Laws and in conformity with the cannot be overcome. one cona i ution of the Russian hails with glee the very Volunteer Fleet, the Provisional thought-of-a-passibla passage Government - PRIMORSKAYA in a passenger boat, so beau ZEMSKAYA UPRAVA — [The tifully fitted out as the Zemsive of the Littoral Provinces) Professor. But one hears many on the 25th day of March 1920) versions of the passage out, and. Jestablished the Board of Directors cutting out the groușers, one of the Russian Volunteer Fleet finds it very evident that there with a Tempotary seat in were many discomforts which] Vladivostok (Decree No. 167) could certainly have been re- Mr. A. V. Prigarin, the known medied, and which considerably Promotor of the A-RUSSIAN discounted what should have ZEMSTVO COOPERATIVE been a very excellent voyage as OCIATIONS, has been ap- Second-class lady passengers peinted Chairman of the Board of state there were no baths for Directors of the Russian Volunteer them. Only one drink a day was Fleet BALD Captain D. A. allowed the 2nd class passengers Lukhmanoff, Russian Volunteer and that at 9,30 pm. I'm afraid if Fleet Agent at Nagasaki, has I had to wait till that hour, been nominated General Manager should go without altogether of the Russian Volunteer Fleet But imagine one's feelings dur-for the Far East and Executive ing the day on the voyage through Director of the above-mentioned the Red Sea at this time of the Board. (Ordinances of the From year. A bottle of a glass, I should visional Government Nos. 162 and say, cost 9d, I'm not commenting 1 dated March 25, 1920, on the price, but no bottle was

With the establishment of the allowed out of the bar, and whose legal Board of Directors within business is it if two bottles fill Russia, the former Board, which three glasses, what? Mark time expatriated themselves taking in front, rear les caver, form upeat in Constantinople and since in a quene, and bring your own acted arbitrarily at their own glaksering word-

idiscretion and with unjustifiable Another point which has been irresponsibility before the State, is widely discussed, is the gross in-declared invalid by the Provision- civility on the part of the majorityal Government. of the atteminis. I hear one

The right and capacity of all unfortunate. who resented it. w**Bussian Volunteer Firet Repre left at Singapore for "one month sentatives abroad acting on be I saw moes of the baggage half of the above depatriated Quite a lot of it Board would not be recognized by come ashore, had been disgracefully treat-line present

legal Board, at ed. and smashed. is having Vladivostok and the Russian been stawed in the huld and a Volunteer Fleet, as a National cargo of timber stowed on top of Establishment. would not held it. A soldier who has travelled (ang, responsibility for their acts) round a bit picks up articles after this declaration.

of fancy here and there -- difficult things to keep In- gether under his circumstances. "Many boxes were smashed to pieces through shameful careless ness in the manner of at-wing. (Those who arrived on the Traz camontes" bad a smilar perience.

Any attempt

怨念

games

recreation was met with a ston stare and frozen silence: he felt Tone was up against it so to!

speak.

All banks, conterns, and in-! dividuals standing in business connection with the Russian) Volunteer Fleet are herebr earnestly warned not to pay any Amounts owed by them to the Russian Volunteer Fleet, to the Representa ives Duk Turnished with the witbonization of the Board of Directors at Vla likaszok.

All particulars concerning they legality of the Russian Voluntee Fleet Representatives abroad cas be chained from the Board of

Perhaps a little less selfishness Directors at Vladivostok on ap and a little more thougtfulness Plication.

might have done much to remedy Executive interior of the Board. Capt. A. LUKHMANOFF

matters.

Yours Cic.

SERVICE Hongkong. April 22. 1920.

ST. GEORGE'S DAY.

LITTLE DOING IN HONGKONGA

The Hongkong St. George's

NOTICE.

RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET. To all whom it may concern.

THE

NEW

CHAMPION THEATRE

SPARK PLUG

IS THE

CHAMPION

OF THEM ALL

The ideal plog for all motors. Moisture. fog

and rain on the out- side of this plug does

not interfere with its

operation.

ALL SIZES IN

STOCK.

Prices from SI to $1.50.,

SHEWAN,

TOMES

& CO.

Motor WorkS & GABAGE, No. 7. Bussell St.-Wanchai. Tel. 559.

NOTICE.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL. SPECIAL ATTRACTION American Cabaret Dancers will appear 69 SATURDAY, 24. Ápril, 1920. during TEA DANSÅNT & DINNER

DANCE.

*Cocaine" to

is

ADVERTISEMENTS.

KEYNGJAÐS DESNISTON

ROYAL

a

MONDAY Night April 26th.

An event in Hongkong's Theatrical History, REYNOLDS DENNISTON, LTD.

presents,

DENNISTON PLAYERS.

IN

"UP IN

MABEL'S ROOM"

Monday 26th April

018 pm.

The after the war comedy.

Tuesday 27. CIVILIAN CLOTHES "

Vivid Vital Drama of Real life.

Wednesday 28/ "THE THIRD DEGREE"

Thursday 29.

Friday 30. Saturday I.

FRIENDLY ENEMIES"

“THE ACQUITTAL

** NIGHTIE NIGHT"

The Box Office Plana are Now Open as MOUTRIE'S & Co.

from 10 a. M.

The Curtain Rises at 5 pm sharp PRICES $4, $3 & 51.

Tel:

"Bhoking Omire.

A COMPLETE ÆRATED WATER PLANT FOR SALE.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

The MIT TINES are male dig om THE Undersigned have received.

↑ Phasendata, kte, Manchester, and duaranteed pr

KWONG SANG HONG LTD.

NOTICE.

ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE BRANCH. KOWLOON.

Pitman's Shorthand Evening Classes

A class for young men will commence on Monday 3rd May. For particulars apply by letter to the above address.

NOTICE:

KING EDWARD HOTEL.

On, and after the 22nt Twenty (second of day of April 1920 a]] receipta for money received on account of the KING EDWARD HOTEL shall bear the impress circular in design bearing the of the Hotel Chop, which is

words "King Edward Hotel" Both in English and Chinese Receipts without this Stamp

the Hotel Authorities.

Mr. S. D. Fedoro, Russiari The following Dances will be Volunteer Fleet Agent alpresented: Tsuruga, acting Accent for Closer to Prens third is like & Chop wit not be recognised be! Japan, by virtue of Ari. 4 of the Melody Society is celebrating St. George'a

Constitution of the Russian Day (to-day in a very quiet man-

Volunteer Fleet, is discharged Room" ner. There will be no concert nor from his office by the Board wearing of badges. In former of Directors of the Russian years St. George's Day was devo:- | Volunteer Fleet -

ed to raising money for warl The dismissal of Mr. N. D. charities.

** Kost

3. "Bull Room" Fox Tra:"

Taxi will be played by 4. a Jazz Trap Drummer"

NOTE

J. WITCHELL,

Manager. Hongkong. 19th April. 1920.

NOTICE.

CLUB.

The AnnusGeneral Meeting, will be held in the Club House on Friday 23rd. instar 5.45 p.m.

Business:

Fedoroff has been legalized by Owing to limited, accommoda. This year prizes are being given the Minister of Trade and Industion, table bookings should be KOWLOON BOWLING GREEN to the Eve British schools for any of the Provisional Government made early either at the Hong- essay on subjects connected with The Zestro of the Littoral kong Hotel Once (Telephone No. 31 or direct to R-pulse Bay England. The Director of Educa-provinces

In consequence of this The Hotel (Telephone No. 891. tion has arranged the subjecta. The essay will be written today Russian Volunteer Fleet warns by pupils in the British schoots in all banks; concerns and in-

dividuals against Mr. S. D Federoff's acts on behalf of the Russian Volunteer Fleet. for which acts the Russian Volunteer Fleet would not bear any re- ponsibility after this announce-

NOTICE.

HONOKONG STOCK

EXCHANGE,"

the Colony.

The annual ball of the St. George's Society is held at the be ginning of the year, instead of on St. George's Day. St. Andrew's Day falls on November 30th, and the S. Andrew's Society holds ment.

THE Committee have amended On all questions arising from the Settlement days as follows the ball, on that day, but in the case of St. George's Day this the contracts, agreements, obliga- for the year 1930- cannot be done. on account of the tions etc. already signed by Mr.. N. D. Fedoroff, as the Represent- warmer weather.

Shanghai is celebrating Stative of the Russian Volunteer George's Day today with a ball, Flest, the parties interested are the weather in Shanghai being invited to apply at once to the more favourable for dancing. duly authorized Executive Direct- The St. George's Society of or of the Board of Directors of Hongkong will. as usual, have a the Russian Volunteer Fleet. dance" next January, The Capl D. A. Lukhmanoff, care of President of the Society now is Nagasaki Agency of the Russian Mr. N. J. 5(bb.

Volunteer Fleet (Address: Oura The Hongkong St. George's Bund No. 4. Nagasaki.) Society has also marked the day!

by making a donation of $1,000 to

Capt. D. A. LUKHMANOFF

Executive Director.

the two Services, as a contribu-Board tion to their Entertainment Fund.

of Directors of the Russian

Volunteer Fleet

Friday..

Thursday... 29th April Friday, 28th May Fridas. 25:6 June Thursday.... 29th July Monday. 30:6 August Friday. 24th September

#9th October Monday, 29th November Thursday 23rd December By order of the Committee,

W. LOGAN,

Secretary. Hongkong Stock Exchange. |Hongkong. 1st April, 1920.

1. To Receive Committee's Report and Statement of accounts for year ended 31st. December, 1919.

2 To Elect Office Bearers for ensuing year.

generally.

3. To Discuss Club -business

D. GOW Acting Hon. Secretary.

NOTICE.

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY. (British Section).

The public is notified that the full train service will be resumed. on Thursday, April 22nd.

By Order. II. P. WINSLOW,

Manager. Kowloon, 21st April 1920.

instructions to sell by Public) Auction on

Friday, the 30th April, 1920 commencing at 11 am.

1

at their Sale Rooms, & Duidel Street A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture comprising :- Blackwood curio stands, tea-1 poye, tables & stools, leather. covered couch & easy chairs, finely carved teak screen, teak, dinner waggon. teak ice chest, teat dining chair, card table. writing desks, bookcases, en-f gravings. ruge. single & double brass mounted iron bedsteads, teak wardrobes. trak dressing tables. marble top washstands, camphorwood & teak chests of drawers, occasional tablṇa, etc.

etr.

Also

Geyser (new) Un view from Thursday, the 29th inst.

Catalogue will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

TH

Auctioneers.

"HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on...

Saturday, the 24th April, 1920

commencing at 1a.m.

at their Sales Rooms, Daddell Street Vickers Sewing Machines

7 Treadle

And

1 Vickers Hand Sewing Ma- cbine

(More or less damaged) Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneer.

NOTICE.

VICTORIA RECREATION

CLUB.

ADVERTISE YOUR WANTS,

WHAT YOU WANT SOMEONE HAS WHAT YOT DON'T WANT SOMEONE ELSE DOES.

ONE CENT PER WORD PER INSERTION

Two Cents it not Prepaid.

A SMALL ADVERTISEMENT IN THESE COLUMNS WILL BE PRODUCTIVE OF MANY ENQUIRIES REPLIES AWAIT BOX No.:-

WANTED.

WANTED. — European Assist

WANTED.

ans for General Office work. WANTED. A Capable girl with State Age, experience and salary a knwledge of simple book-keep- required to Box 347 cp "Hong-ing who is also a moderately fast kong Telegraph."

typist. Reply stating salary required to Box 344 c/o Hong- kong Telegraph."

FOR SALE FOR SALE,-One new Baby Grand Piano by Campbell. in per feet condition, prize reasonable.

TO BE LET Also ona

upright piano by TO LET. — Mourie, likewise in perfect con-Bungalow, No. 84 The Peak, from

Furnished, dition. Apply Box 348 ea" Hang-abour end of May. Apply Box kong Telegraph."

Mica Hongkong Telegraph.

NOTICE.

W. G HUMPHREYS & CO.

The interest and responsibility af Mr. Cecil Humphreys in our arm ceased on December 31s: 1919.

NOTICE.

West

HONGKONG DOG & POULTRY SHOW. (1930).

The fifth Show will be held. (by- kind permission of the Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club) W. G. HUMPHREYS & CO within the enclosure

Happy Valley on Saturasy 1st May 1920.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS »

C

Judging cominences at 3 p.m. Lady Stubbs has kindly con- sented to distribute the prizes at

THE Undersigned have received 4.30 p.m.

.7

instructions to sell by Public | Auction on

Saturday, the 24th April, 1920

cammencing at 11 am.

at their Sales Rooms, 6 Dúddel!

Street,

A Large Quantity of Assorted Brushes

and

67 cases Assorted Jam

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

Entries close 24th inst. at 7p.m. Entry forms for Dogs, Cats, Poultry and Pigeons may be had from the undersigned.

Entrance fee for Dogs $2.00. Cats $1.00, Poultry 30 cents each bird. Pigeons 30 cents per pen.

Entrance fee should accompany form wben sent.in.

First and second prizes will be given in all classes and third prizes where there are sufficient entries, in place of certificates as in former years.

B. L FROST.

Hon. Secretary.

THE Undersignedhave received co E EX. TELEGRAPH CO..

instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Monday, the 26th April, 1920 commencing at 2.45 p.m.

at La Hacienda" No. 74 The Peak

A Quantity of Valuable

Household Furniture.

Full particulars from catalogue) On view from Sunday, the 125ch inst

I

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS. Auctioneers.

Connaught Road Central

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Undersigned have received

instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Wednesday, the 18th. April, 1930

commencing a: 2.30 p.m.

at No. 65 Wyndham Street.

¡A Quantity of Valuable Household

Furniture.

|compring:-Teak hatstand, plush HE Undersigned bave received covered couch armchairs. instructions from Messrs.lady's teak & blackwood dests. Thoresen & Co. to sell by Public teak card table, easy chairs, Auction on

Tuesday, the 18th May, 1920.

commencing $3_p.m.

at their Sale Rooms, Duddell

Sireel.

marble top console table with bevelled mirror, fancy electric lamps, electric ceiling fans, fancy mantel clocks & mirrors, por- celain figures, Japanese silk embroidered screens, engravings. white lace curtains, carpets etc. etc.

The Steamer "DAGMAR ** as she now lies in the Menam River, Bangkok, with all her: machinery, gear and appurten-chairs, teak sideboard with borell-

jances etc.

1457 tons gross Reg. 921 tons net Reg. 1800 tons deadweight capa city on feet maan draft Speed 10 knots

Teak extension dining table &

ed mirror, teak dinner waRKONY. teak ice chest. teak bookcase, occasional tables-bras fenders. dinner service. glass & electro- plated ware. reak overmantels with bevelled mirrors, electric etc. etc.

The annual athletic sports will?

This steamer went abbore in be held on Saturday, 24th, April, the Gulf of Siam, was salved, and on the Football lub's ground, towed to Bangkok, where she was & double-teak wardrobes with Doable brass bedsteads, single commencing at 1 p.m. sharp. dry-docked and patched up.

Admission to grand stand and Inspection orders on application tables, marble top washstands. bevelled glass doors, teak dressing Enclosure $1.00. Ladies are cor-to the East Asiatic Co. Ltd-double toilet sets, box coach, dially invited.

Tea will be provided on the ground

By kind permission of Lieut Colonel J. R. Wyndham and Off-| cers of the Zod. Wilts Regt. the Band will play during the after-

ПDOD.

R. H. B. MITCHELL,

Hon. Secretary.

Bangkok.

The steamer to be at purchasers risk after fall of bammer, when purchase money is to be paid.

For full particulars apply to LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneers. - ór Messrs. THORESEN & CO. Hongkong

etc. etc.

Also

1 Cottage Piano by John Brins- mead & Sons

1 Enamelled bath. Terms: Cash on delivers

LAMMERT BROS..

-Auctioneers.

DALTON

MUSTARD & Co.

ADDING, LISTING

AND CALCULATING

MACHINE

Tel. No. 1186.