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THE BRITISH CAR

Quality and Falue.

The RUSION-HORNSBY 35 h.p. 3-Passenger Touring Car

NEW CARS FOR SALE

ESSEX, 5-passenger tunting car. In stock

BUDSON SUPER S•X, 7-passenger touring car: due Oetoder. KUSTON-HORASBY, British rari 5-passenter touring

TEL.

+82

3552

Jus 2nd October.

Enquiries Solicited

THE

DRAGON MOTOR CAR

COMPANY

THE ETROPEAN GARAGE

ADENTS FOR

Hudson, Essex. Dodge Brothers. Armstrong-Siddeley & Kustoo-Hornsby

BOY SCOUTS.

Motor Cars

COL BOWEN ADDRESSES

HONGKONG TROOP.

BIG THEFT.

car.

THE HONGKONG TELI

TEL

432

AND

3552

CHEQUE FOR $20,000.

The report of a theit, in which

CRICKET LEAGUE.

YESTERDAY'S MEETING. A mooting was held at the Hong, kong Cricket Club pavilion on Tues day afternoon to determin," the formation of a Cricket League tha season, Mr. T, B. Pearce presided. The Clube represented were the [Civil Servien Cricket Club, Chinese Recreation Club, Hongkong Cricket Club, Craigengower Cricket Club, ladian Recreation Club, Police Re vreation Club, R.G.A., R.E. and [the Hangkang University.

were.

The meeting was unanimous as tou League being formeil whirh. it was expected, would consist of twelve Chris.

A lengthy discussion took place over the composition of the Susgesting two Leagne, B.E.

divisions ca sud B the Clubs

SEPTEMBER 30. 1920.

You can depend

upon receiving prompt and courteous service when- you place your order with The Queen's DispensKFY for Drugs and Pharmaceuticals.

NEW ADVERTISEME

NOTICE

our

INDO CHINA STEAM- NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

You can also depend upon our prices doing the lowest consistent with quality, which is first care..

QUEEN'S DISPENSARY

Harper &Co., Ltd.

Tal 193

St. George's Building.

R.

NOTICE.

Particulars and: Conditions of

eligible for which would depend the letting by Public Avotion jupon the merits of their play lastSale, to be held on Monday, the

4th day of October, 1920, at 3 p.m. at the Dices & the Publi- !

THEATRE

ROYAL, MAURICE E. BANDMAN presents the

BANDMAN COMEDY

The proposal was supported by Works Department, by Order COMPANY

1.R.. and the University.

plays.

His Excellencs the Gaveinar, of, One Lot of Crown Landa New In a repertoire of latest London Road from Gap Rout to Wanchai Gap. in the Colony of Hong- tong. for a term of 25 years, LAST THREE PERFORMANCES

with the ption of renewal at

Civil Service proposed that there should be only one division and suggested that the teams in the League play each other once.

C.R.C. and Craigengower C.C. concurred..

The

and Police

E G. A.

proposal supported H.K.C.C.'S that the Clas catering about be divided by drawing and that they play each other once in their PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. lown division. The winners of use

division were entitled to play the

winners of the other division,

Owing to the diversity of opinion the Chairman was requested to decide. Ha voted for the Civil Ser- proposal ie. that each Club

v

| dog each other over.

The Secretaries were ordered to arrange fixtures. The annual meet. jag of the Criokas Leɔzie will be

held on October 12th.

INTERPORT CRICKET.

a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the King. for une further term of 15

years.

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Ves Bond from liap

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NOTICE.

BER OF COMMERCE

290.063

29585

TO-NIGHT. THURSDAY, September 30- "GOOD-NICHT NURSE." FRIDAY, October 1st--

CAESAR'S WIFE.“ SATURDAY, October 2— **THE ROTTERS."

Prices

54. $a & $1. Navy and Military Half Price BOOKING at MOUTRIE'S.

NOTICE.

"HONOKONO HOTEL GARAGE"

We beg to notify our patrons that we are inaugurating the above as from 1st October, 1920

We aspire to render first class, service at reasonable rates.

Bangkong Hotel Co., Lid. J. A. TAGGART,

Manager.

READ THE ROCK" Hongkong's New Catholic Magazine.

A TRIAL GAME The Boy Scout movement in a sum of $200 and a cheque for the Colony has reached an in- $50,000 on a local bank

The following teains bate been teresting stage with the coming involved, has been made to the selecte for a trial match to be HONGKONG GENERAL CHAM- into existence of the First Hong-Police as occurring on board a played on The Hongkong Club Canton steamer yesterday. The ground on Saturday next. 203. victim is a Chinese passenger, October, cxumenting 802.13 p.in.

CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL A Testu-W, C. D. Torner who, oa discovery of his loss.

A BEGINNERS' CLASS will 100k steps to have the cheque Capt. Capt. Davies, A. E: Wool.

G. E. Sayer. Capt Olliter, Majebe started on MONDAY, October stopped.

The Hongkong Shanghai Bank, Edwanks, 1 Baker. E. B. Beth. at 5.15 p.m. at the Chinese on which the cheque is drawn, A. Buapahn, F. J. de Rome, Sergi. Language School, junction of First Number-Friday, 1st Oct.

Nicholson, do Zetland Street and Ice Housa has been informed of the loss, Harris.

Stree: Masonic Hall Premises). while the Detective Department is investigating the case.

kong Troop, which, in point of numbers and the extensive nature of its organisation, is the premier unit of the Hongkong Boy Scouts Association. Comprised of nearly ninety members, who are pupils of St. Joseph's College, the Troop will now be able to carry on as in former days with a full obser Vence of Scout training in all its branches. When the call to Taily came from the Commix sioner, L. Colonel Bowen, the

visit

of Lt.

General

Bawen.

f'oi:

B Team. Hancock (app. ·| Intending students are request- T. E. Pearce, H. L. D. Welsboise,ed to send in their names to the Major Bagnall, Mujar Middlemass. undersigned for enrolment. Lieut. Frank, B. F. 6. Bird, gave Kang. Leat

Sir. D. Wila, Capt. Gray, Nz Ste

Graham,

Bro.

number of recruits exceeded the Baden Powell in 1911 which arpectations of the organisers.

in the tenersi M»Nau_blos. Lent. and it only ther required the rise to the movement

Colony. The First Hoaga

assistance of several past pupils who still retain warm memories

of their scouting experience with the late Troop, to put the force on field buis. Names that are associated with the old scouting days will be again perpetuated in the new patrols, and these various

koog

Troon came

into existence in 1913, and its formation had been

fully justified by its usefulness on) various public occasions, but. unfortunately, interest

in the movement caine to a cessation in

1917 on his departure for Englard

EXCHANGE.

Opening Rate: closing Re on Page 1). SELLING.

here were T/T India.... not cleverer Demand, India

43 432

40% Nom.

18+

1452 Nom.

Nom

than their confreres in England, IT San Franciscol New York.f as he found out when the band

744

22716 Som 11.10

BUYING.

4/5 41593 4/6

4/64

764

Nom.

11.70

11.99

units which will now be incorin connection with duties for his porated in the First Hongkong country. Whilst in England be Troop will be known as follows: had occasion to go to Winchester TT ..... The Curlew, Owl Cuckoo. Raven, and was there asked to take Demand Peewit. Woodpigeon. Eagle.

charge of a Troop of Boy Scouts. Je dis Hawk, Swift, and Swallow.

The observations which he made 60 dis To reach the status of a fally-when in this capacity confirmed mis fledged Scout, which representa sume impressions he had formed F/T Shanghai the bighest ambitions of these of the work of the Troop in TIT Singapore. "tenderfoots." & course of training Hongkong, and those were that TIT Japan. in signalling and other accom-

Scouts the Boy plishments peculiar to.scouting jus: a clever if will bave to be gone through, but it speaks macb for the keanness of the boys themselves and the of the old Troop came to be T/T Batavia.. confidence of their leaders to lick organized. He found that a week Marks their charges into form, that the after its inception it was able to FIT Franca period of training is expected to take part in a route march in Demand, Paris occupy not more than a few weeks, connection with some religious October 10:b being sat as the functions. During its existence 4 m/s. L/C ultimate date whereat qualifica- the old Troop had rendered very 4 m/s. D/P tions fall through for the "tender- useful services to the Hongkong 6 m/s. L/C foot" badge, and a month later for Volunteers with whom they were 30 ds. Sydney sud) the second class Scout badge.*** associated DO oze camping Melbourne

As the organization of the force period. They had helped to carry 30 ds. San Francis-1 emmunition and other equipment,| co&New York) progresses, a senior. Troop com and Major Wakeman's opinion 4 m/s. Marks. prised of elder boys will in all when he was consulted waa to 4 m/s. Francs probability be formed, while it is the effect that the boy's had done 6 mfa. France....... considered that the Troop will

more than was expected of them. Demand, Germany. not be fully equipped without a

Lt. Col Bowen went on to exhort Demand, New York 7716 bugle band, this being an essen- the boys to follow in the footsteps T/T Bombay

Nom. tial part of the old Troops.

of the old Troop. He impressed Demand, Bombay... For the prompt organization of upon them the necessity of dot T/T Calcutts the Troop credit is due to the leaving any trace of their presence Demand, Calcutta Chief Scoutmaster, Mr. L. A. behind on a camping ground, On Yokohama.... Gutierrez, and bis assistants supporting his remarke with Demand, Manila

Nom.

14514 162 Now.

Nom.

J. Kodrigues, 1. M. Alarakia, the instance of the old Scouts, Demand, Singapore. 184 J. Guimguam and the senior whose attention in this On Haiphong patrol leader, L Baptista. regard had won for them the On Baigon These are past pupils of the commendation of the Command-On Bangkok College, whose experience acquiring Officer of a Regiment whose Sovereign

4944 4.60 Nom.

ed in the time of the old Troop ground in the military barracks Gold leaf por Tani... 35. qualifies them for the leadership they had made use of at one Bar Silver, ready... 59 of the new force.

period. A

forward

******* 5936- Bank of England rates 2%

In regard to the plan of opere Fort London... 3.49% There was a pitong muster of the members yesterday in, the stions for the coming season, compound of the College, when Colmel Bowen informed the boys! La Colonel Bowen, in a brief that the piece of ground behind SUBSIDIARY COINS. speech initiated the boys into a the Detention Barracks, which in knowledge of their duties with former days was, used as camping) F'kong 50 eta; pieces the new corps. He gave s - sum ground by the old Troop, had "utary of the history of Boy Scout-been-retained for the, new force Hing in Hongkong, mentioning the l ́at a nomina) rental.

10%

By Order.

D. K. Blair.

Acting SecreLa"y. Hongkong. September 15th, 1920,

OFFICIAL NOTICE

Proposal to change a ship's

name

WANTED:

WANTED.—Iron' and Stað. Agent wanted. Belgian firm offices, Brussels, London: Paris Exporters Iron, Steel Glas, wWRNIS THE THIRTY-NINTH ORD to appoint exclusive agent. We INART GENERAL MEET. demand anergetic thorough know- ING of the Company will be held ledge of trade regular systematic full reports, suficient at the Offices of the General work, Managers. Mossra. Jardine,financial Matheson & Co., Ltd. Des Vœux orders. Write full particulars Road. Hongkong, on Wednesday reference and Terms to: Roosen rus du Best Site 6th October, at noon for the pur- & Co. 32 pase of receiving the Report of Brussels. the Directors. passing the AĊ- counts, and electing Directors and Auditors.

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from the 30th Septembar to the 20th October both daya inclusive.

น

ב1830

to guarantee

WANTED.→ Furnished house or Bat for two or three months from November 1st. Apply Box No. 447 c/o “Hoogkong Teals- graph.".

WANTED.-To buy a smali Bungalow in Kowloon, Good loca- tion. un monthly instalment system, up to $10,000 or Bittle upward. - $2,000 will be paid in Apply Box 443 clo "Hongkong Telegraph.**

By Order of the Board, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., L′′ v.

General Managers. Hongkong. 15th September, 1920 | advance.

NOTICE

R. A. O. B.

HARRY BRETTEL LODGE No. 2680.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE Two Lancashire Bonors, length 28 feet, diameter of furnaces two) 3 feet, Working pressure 100 lbs per sq. inch. Constructed by Messrs Lindsay, A WHIST DRIVE and DANCE | Burnet & Co, Govad, Glasgow. will be held in connection with In good order and condition. the above lodge on THURSDAY | Complete set of fittings with each 30th September, 1920, in the R4 boiler. Apply Butterfield Theatre. Victoria Barracks, com- Swice, Hongkong.

1.30 pm. sharp. mencing a

Entrance Fee 50 cents. Refreshments Provided. Band in Attendance.......

F. CLAPHAM,

Hon. Secretary;

NOTICE.

THE HONGKONG & WHAM POA DOCK CO., LTD.

TO BE LET.

&

TO LET.-Furnished Flat Kowloon, every convenience: Rant very moderate. 1st October. 4 minutes ferry. Apply Box No. | 446 e/o "Hongkong Telegraph.”

NOTICE.

All those desirous of playing H.K.F. Club football for the during the coming season please sand in their names to M. L. NOTICE IS HEREBY given | Railton, ela Messrs. Jardine. that the Share Register and Matheson & Co. Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 1st to the 9th October 1920, toth days inclusive.

Warrants for the Interim Dividend can be had at the

and

Will be on sale at the Star office of the Company, 2 Queen's Ferry Bookstalls, Peak Tram Buildings. Hongkong on Station, and on the streets at the after the 11th prox. following points: Near tha Hongkong Hotel, at the foot of Wyndham Street, and at the foot of Battery Path.

Price 20 Cents.

NOTICE.

KOWLOON RESIDENTS'

ASSOCIATION.

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

MEETING

at the

By Order of the Board,

JAS. W. GRAHAM.

Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, 22nd September. 1930.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

THEUndersigned have received instractions to sell by Public Auction on

NOTICE.

THE INDO CHINA STEAM

NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

денный The Directors of the above Company have declared an In- terim Dividend of 3% (equal to 3 per share) in respect of the current year on the Preferred Ordinary Shares.

Dividends for Shareholders.on the Colonial Register are free of Income Tax and will be paid at the rate of 44 per dollar.

Dividend Warrants will be ab- tainable on and after Thursday, 7th October, 1920, at the Cam- pany's Office.

Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from Thurs- day, 30th September, to Wedne~~

KOWLOON BRITISH SCHOOL Friday, the 1st. October 1920. day, 20th October, both days in

(By kind permission of H.E. the Governor, Sir R. E. STUBBS, K.C.M.G.).

On MONDAY, October 4th, at 5.45 p.m. Kowloon Residents specially invited.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER

DEFENCE CORPS.

Administrative Orders by Lieut- Colonel L. G. Bird, D.9.0. Administrative Commandant

1. Fredrick George Trobridge. as Managing Director of The China Mining & Meinl Co. Ltd.. of 16 Queen's Road Central, in the Colong of Hongkong hereby give notice that in consequence i lof the inconvenience at present existing I have applied to the Board of Trade, ouder Section 47, of the Merchant Shipping Act., 1894, in respect of the steam launch Dairy of Hongkong. official number 128,698, of gross tonnage 17.24. registered tonnage 11.73, beze:ofore owned by the Dairy Farm

Company Ltd., Wyndham Street, Hongkong, and the Steam Laundry Co. Ltd.. Dundas Street, Mongkot, Hong. kong. for permission to change her, Dame to "STIBNITE" and toi have her registered in the new The Corps will parade on Mon. name at the Port of Hongkong as day, 4th October, at 530 p.m., at j owned by The China Mining & Volunteer Headquarters. Metal Co. Ltd. of 16, Queen's tendance:-Strong as possible. Road Central Hongkong.

Dress:- Drill Order (i e.) Any objections to the proposed Khaki. Coats, Shorts, Putties, change of name mast be sent to Helmets, Rifles, Belts and Side- the Registrar of Shipping at arms. Officers, Sam Brown Belts. Hongkong within seven days of Swords will not be worn. Machine the appearance of this advertise Gun Company will carry Revo)- Revolvers vers and Pouches. and Holsters to be worn ou left side and Ammunition Ponchos right side belt.

mest.

Dated at Hongkong this 30th

day of September 1920. (signed) FREDRICK GEORGE!

TROBRIDGE..

SOUTH AFRICAN INCOME TAX. Capetown, August 13-The Government was défestad by a maß die nion in the House of Amembly to might'on a proposal By Mr. Feetham (Uniczisi) to raise the abateinent she income

x from £300 to 2500 for married men. The majority 2/1

t

$1/2 disposed of Labour? $1/2 dia. Nationalists, and half $3/10 dis. Unionists, Including Sir The Canton anhcoins $12 1/2 dia. Smartt

PARADES.

At-

commencing at 1.30 p.m. ·

at their Sale Rooms, Duddell. Stree:

A Fine Collection of Japanese Porcelain, Ciaisonne Ware

& Embroideries. Comprising: Satsuma teasets, vases, bowls, figures, plates, in- cense burners, silk embroidered screens, pictures, etc. etc.

On view from Thursday, the 30th. September, 1920,

Catalogues will be issued. Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctionters.

FOR SALE

MILNER'S SAFES

APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

FOR SALE.

clusive.

JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managers. Hongkong, 16th September, 1920,

NOTICE.

The public are hereby warned against negotiating or in any manner baring dealings in the undermentioned scripts for shares in the under-noted Companies, the secretaries of which have been notified against certain irrégni- arities that have arisen in con- nectionthere with, Vigno

The said shares are the property. of the undersigned and any pernors or persons having come into pos session thereof are requested to communicate with him fyrthwith.

Particulars and · Namibars', Of Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Shares stolen

Kumber's Holder's Script No.

Name 7017 50 29301/29350 C.P. Chater 7590 50 37064/37133 14.9. Sa... –

BOODY

8538 100 42869/42968 Li Chak

Cadet Company will form upin

5910 29 1251/25, 19256/59 84 rear of Corps.

The U.S.S. SAMAR will be sold One Marker for each detach-at the ti. S. Nasy Purchasing 5911 29 59089/117 H.H.Fenwick ment or platoon to report to Ad- Office, No. 20 Whangpoo Road.54 9 64757/765 jutant on Farade Ground,

5.25 p.m.

G. F. ERAFSON,

BuMajor

Hongkong Volunteer Défonce

Shanghai, Chies, by sealed pro-8411 571841/845 posals to be opened at 10 am on 6605 415 448701684" December 20, 1920.

The SAMAR was bulli at Cavite, 9 – 4 6572910

|| P. 1, in 1885.. Length 1-1 forty- |Beam 17 feet; 10 inches: Month

draft 7 ft. Displacement when], in commision 245/Tonk

NOTICE:

The vessel, will be ready for inspection on September 10th Bibbons may be obtained Appraised value $28,000,00 US ster Tailor Sell-Currency Further Information Begiment Hus

and blank proposals biki

By applying to the%