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ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.

THE ANNUAL REPORT.

The Royal Hourhong Yacht Club, which holds its annual meeting this evening, issues the following report for the 1919-20 8438013

REPORT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE. The bar profit for the year is $407.29. so increase of $149.49 over the previous year.

Subscriptions from Rowing and Sailing Members are up $526.00, while subrcriptions from Bathing Members are increased by $300.

Entrance fees forsailing events totalled $480.00, against which, of course, the sum of $473.00 has teen expended on Championship prizes.

Subscripcions amounting to meet

782 were collected to the cost of Regatta, and only just failed to do so by $19.4.20.

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE ROBERT DOLLAR CO.

From SOURABAYA, BATAVIA, SINGAPORE & SAIGON.

THE Steamship

“CADARETTA"

having arrived on October 13th from the above mentioned ports, consignees of cargo are, heraby notifed that they must takɔ im- mediate delivery of same along- side, and all cargo impeding dis charge will be landed at their risk and expense into the bazardous Godawns of the Messrs. Frank Waterhouse & Co. Yaumati Shel- ter, and at consignees' risk.

Consignees must produce an Import Permit before 'bills of lading can be countersigned.

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All broken, chafed and damag- led goods are to be landed in Frank Waterhouse & Co's godowna, where they will be examined by Mesara, Carmichael & Clarks on Oct. 18:b, at 2.30 p.m.

All claims must be presented within 10 days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognised.

No Claims will be admitted after the goods have left the steamer or godowns. Goods re- maining undelivered after Oct. 20th, will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance whatever entered whole-heartedly inte the sport, and a very successful will be effected Regatta was held at the Club Consignees are requested to House on Saturday, the send in their hills of lading for February. This was the first countersignature.

Regatta

And

to

beld

1914, since

THE ROBERT DOLLAR CO. WIS gratifying

entries. Operators U. 8. Shipping Board. have JO many The Canton Rowing Clubenter

Hongkong, 13th October, 1920. ed 3 crews and were successful in! winning 3 of the principal events, de, the interport Fours (Chater]

Cup), the Double Sculls, and the HOLLAND OOST AZIE LIJN. Single Sculls. The only import-| ant event won by the Rosals was (HOLLAND-EAST ASIATICSERVICE) the Pair Car Race, which was a won easily by Messrs. V. G. Smyth and J. S. McCann. handsome challenge cup was pre- sented for this race by Messrs. A. Murdoch and H. W. B. Kennel.

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Four crews entered for the Scratch Fours, of which two were composed of naval officers and midshipwen. This proved to be a all crew! very exciting race, finishing within half length of

pinnaces followed the race.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

From AMSTERDAMÍ, ROT-

TERDAM. HAMBURG

& GENOA.

The Steamship

real.

KANGEAN"

THURSDAY.

OCTOBER. 14, 1920.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE

FRENCH GOVERNMENT LOAN 6X 1920

100 Francs

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NOMINAL VALUE :

PRICE OF ISSUE:

Interest payable twice a year on 16th June and 10th December. First Instalment due on 16th December, 1930.

THE SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE FROM TO-DAY up to the 25th November, 1920, free of commission and telegram charges and the most favourable rates of exchangs will be quoted for the pazments made in local or any other currency.

For fall details and particulars apply to the BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE, STOCK, DEPARTMENT,

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HONGKONO VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.

No. 6. Administrative Orders by Lieur-Col. L. G. Bird, D.S.D. Administrative Commandant.

Thursday. 14th October, 1920.

1. Parades. - The Infantry Battalion less Reserve Platoon and Machine Gunners will parade at Headquarters on Mond November. at 5.30 p.m.

18:

Dress. Drill order. Attendance. Strong as possible. Mounted Section will parale with Light Infantry Platoon.

Arms.

week end in November and lat and 2nd week end in December.

Minimum attendance for men- bers THREE DAYS.

Ai

A. D. C.

** GOLDEN DOOM.”

GLITTERING GATE,”

**LOST SILK HAT."

COMPROMISE OF

THE KING."

THURSDAY, October 28th. SATURDAY, October 30th.

at 9.30 p.m. in aid of

THE FAMINE

FUND

Under the Fatronage of -

H.E. Sir DEDWARD STUBBS.

K.C.M.Q.

H.E. Major General F. VENTRIS, E

H.E. Commodore

each other. The winning crew having arrived from the above was composed of Canton and ports, consignees of cargo by her 2 A Class of Instruction for Interest on Bank Fixed Deposit Hongkong men. Hongkong Stock are notified that all goods are Signallers and Lewis funners and Current Account is $70.06.

Exchange present a very hand being landed at their risk into will be held at Headquarters on The total amount of income is

some challenge cup and micis the hazardous and/or extra-Tuesday, 19th instant, at 5.30 p.m. $3,597,35, an increase of $1,84531.ures for this race.

hazardous godowns of the Hong- Dress. Plain Clothes, but Sign- Expenditure in connection with

The Navy entered 12 ships kong & Kowloon Wharf & all sections of the Club has in

crews for the All Comers Race Godown Co. Ltd., whence and or allers parade with Rifle and Side- consequence increased, added to

which was keely contested and from the wharves delivery may

3. Camp. - Camp for IN-REGINA which there has been additional was won by HM.S. Hawkins be obtained. expenditure on repairs to the This race created a great deal

Goods not cleared by the 21,FANTRY BATTALION will be aawall amounting to $242.78. of excitement amongst the navalį while the boats and oars have

people and many launches and October, 1920 will be subject to held for this Season on the last been depreciated $250, making a total expenditure of $5.287.24. The net profit on the year's work- ing $310.11, which is carried to Reserve Account must, therefore. be considered very satisfactory.

The Club's assets as shown by the balance sheet have been

Territorial Force Instruction increased by $2,509.82, principally accounted for by the electric

Definition of Trained men. installation, 5 new boats and sundry gymnasiam gear donated

The following men will be re- our worthy and generous

No Fire Insurance will be garded as trained men:- Commodore, Mr. Frank Smyth.

(a) Men who have served for A Club dioner, under the effected by the undersigned in any The usual number of debentures bave been redeemed and the Chairmanship of Commodore F. Case whatever.

Bills of Lading will be counter-no: less than six months during the war of 1914-1919, and who re- amount now due to debentureSayth, was held at the Hongkong

least into the same armor branch signed by

of the Territorial Force on or before 31st December, 1920.

by

holders including unclaimed dividends is $15,885.40.

Entrance fees have been un- nually large, the sum derived from this source $376.00 which, together with the cost of ad- ditional assets defrayed by Com- modore Smyth $1,529.05, and the net profit for the year $310.11. brings. the Reserve Account up to $4,220.13. There is now on Fixed Deposit the sum $1,000.00 and at Current Account $1.281.36.

REPORT OF BATHING COMMITTEE.

of

The General Committee decid-

All broken, chafed and damaged By kind permission of H. E the Admiral C. in C. and Officer packages are to be left in the of the Fleet, the Band of H.M.S.godowns, where they will be Hawkings played selections on examined on 20th October, 1920 the Club lawn during the after-at 10 am. by Messrs. Goddard noon. The thanks of the Com-& Douglas.

4. The following extract from ARMY COUNCIL INSTRUCT- 108 No. 553 of 1920 is published for information:-

modere. Committee and members Claims against the steamer are due to the Officers of HM.must be presented in writing! Chins Squadron for their whole-within ten days after. arrival of No. XXX. Learted support in helping to steamer, otherwise they will not make the Regatta a very great be recognized.

success.

fotel after the Regatta, in honour of our visitors from Canton, and as a farewell to the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn. L. L.D., C. M. G.

JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.

General Agents.

who was then about to leave for Hongtong, 14th October, 1920. bome. This was largely attended by the rowing and yachting members of the Club, and a very

(b) Men who have served for not less than six months during the war of 1914-1919, and who re enlist within 18 months of their His discharge from any of Majesty's Forces in the same arm

that in which they served during the war, as soon as their C. O. certifies that they are efficient in all respects.

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W. BOWDEN SMITH, ...

Hon. Mr. LAU CHU PAK,

Hon. Mr. HO FOOK.

ADVANCE BOOKING Detoder 2013. GENERAL BOOKING October ind. **MOJTRIE'S.

WISEMAN LTD.

TEA DANCES

Tuesday October 19th

and

Thursday October 21st DINNER DANCE

On

Saturday October 23rd.

The above charges do not in- clude meals and refreshments. Manager D.M. GOODALL.

An effort will be made to hold enjoyable evening was spent. As Regatta during the winter and musical programme followed the the Navy and Army have in-

or branch of the Territorial Force. dinner to which Dr. Severn, timated their willingness to enter

(c) Men who have served for Messrs. Eager, Beavan, Rossor, Officers Crews.

We bave now a considerable not less than six months during Logan and McCann contributed.

The Canton Rowing Club held number of young experienced the war of 1914-1919, and re-enlist their first post-war Regatta on the oarsmen in the Club, and the (on or before 31st December, 1920, 17th April, and the Royals sent Royals should be able to hold or within 18 months of their dis-Tickets for Tea Dance $1.00 3 Senior Crews, and 2 Junior their own at the V. R. C., the charge from any of His Majesty's Crews to compete at Canton, The Canton and Shanghai Regattas, Forces) into an art or branch of Tickets for Dinner Dance $1.50 ed to again open the Club to ap- Juniors were unfortunate in not which will be held during the the Territorial Force other than proved bathing members and a winning any of their events, but coming season. very auccessful season ensued. the 3 Senior Crews won all theirs, REPORT OF SAILING COMMITTEE, The usual bathing and dressing, the Interport Fours for the The season has been one of the facilities were provided, and the

Camerou Cup, Senior Pairs for finest on record. Entries for the Arrangements, especially the the Herb Cup, and Double Sculls Championship series and cup electric fans, were much ap for the Matty Hotpy Cup, and events were large, and competi-.. preciated by the 84 persons who

thereby turned the tables on Can- tion was keen. joined.

ton for their success at bar The opening cruise which took Regatta in February.

place on 25th October and the The Hongkong men, who were closing cruise on 10th April, accompanied by the Hon. Mr.which, besides ladies' yacht races, AE-Lowe, were entertained to embraced rowing events and Anser after the Regatte, which Chinese dragon boat rates, and was a most cheerful function, and were most enjoyable.

very enjoyable week-end was With the closing down of the spent at Canton.

Corinthian Yacht Club, the com- It to be hoped that at the ing sesaen should see a large Regatts: the Royals will edition to the number of yachts retain the, Challenge Cupe they on the register, and fixtures should

A pleasing feature of the season has been the number of ehikkaa who, with their purézta, háva made usred the Besch

Ey je sakiniuolory ter note that the sand basch is improving every" yesz as a result of the attention

p

to th

G. F. E, RAPSON.

Bt-Major Adjutant, H. V. D. Corps.

́HONGKONG LAWN BOWLS

LEAGUE.

Closing Contes & Presentation of Prizes.

LESSONS IN CHINESE.

•HALI HOS FAK • China graduate, refredat to literature, ban bien 'n teaches to European | Ociale and merebant in this colony for over twent” 'JOKER.

He has a good method of training Europarai Le plan in the Chinème examination, and is

druk zita vertšicaler au » Chloene Cacher Be kan play a good howwledge.

do a Warning the Chine

Kandarin and Bakla, E

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

REPULSE BAY HOTEL.

WANTED.

SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER 1930 | instant desires board and resid

CABARET DINNER DANCE. Mdme BELIKOVITCH of the Warsaw Opera House.

will appear

in Classic Dances

assisted by

MR. PAUL GREY,

Famous Russian Baritone

SUNDAY 17th OCTOBER Semi-acred afternoon Concert by

MR. PAUL GREY.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public

Auction on Saturday the 10th October 1930 commencing at 11.30 2.11.

at their Sales Rooms, Duddell Street

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A Consignment of Fur Stoles and Mufis Russian White and Brown fox, Russian squirrel, Stone Marten. Black and Brown Lynx etc. etc.

On view from Thursday the

Hrb. inst.

Terms: Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneer.

FOR SALE.

Very-Valuable Chinese Por- celain and Curios

Comprising

2 Very fine Celadon Vases,

$008.

2 Very fine 3 coloured Jars,

Sung.

1

Pair Very fine Porcelain Vases Sung-

1 Pair Very fine Wood Car-

vings, Ming.

2 Very fino Stone Statues.

Bar

1

Very ine Blue & white vase, Ming.

1 Very fine 2-coloured Jar,

Sung-

1 Very fine Celadon Jar, Sung- Very fibe Porcelain Orna- ment, Sung

.1

1

Very fine 2-coloured Jar, Micg.

1 Very fine Blue & white Vase

with peach bloom decorat- ions, Yungching.

1 Very fine porcelain jar. Sung

1

WANTED.—Britlabor: mrviving in the Colony on er about the th ence; Hongkong side preferred. Address replies to Bax 453 6/0 "Hongkong Teleamph."

WANTED. - A wall furnished Bungalow: Immediate cooupa- tion. Apply Box 455 c/o Hong- kong Talagraph.”

WANTED.—By an American firm, Stenographer. State age experience and previous connect- lona in letter of application.. Address P.O. Box 370.

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LOST.

LOST.-On the 11th October, For terrier pup, body-whito, bend black, answer to name. Darkie. Reward on returning to Mrs. eu Kon Chi, No. 33 Robinson

Road.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two Lancashire Boilers, length 28 feet, diamA SA T of fornaces (two)3 feat. Working pressure 100 lbs per sq. inch

Constructed by Mesars Lindsay, Burnet & Co., Govan, Glugow. condition. In good order and Completa set of fittings with sach

Apply Butterfeld boiler. [Swire, Hongkong.

FOR SALE.

New 1920 Model Motor Cars.

&

& Winton Sedan Limousines sach $9,500

9 Chandler 7 Pass. Tourings each $4,000

Wire Wheels with spare tires Apply Tom Gunn, Davis Co., Ltd. Hotel Mansions,

FOR SALE.

Brand Now- Nlesco Full

Very fine Celadon Jar, Sung Diesel Marins Motors Complete

Very fine Celadon Bowl,opot delivery. PIX-4 cly-120 B.P. each; Two-6 cly-180 HP. each. Sang.

Apply Tour Gunn, Davis Co., Ltd., Hotel Mansions.

1 Very fine Pottery omament,

Sung

1 Very fine Powder Blue Vase with 5-coloured decorations, Kanghi.

N. B.--The above may be viewed between 9 am to 5 pm. ati Messrs. LAMMERT BROS.

No. 3 Duddell Street.

FOR SALE

MILNER'S SAFES APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

NOTICE.

CONSELHO DE ADMINISTRACAO DAS OBRAS DOS PORTOS DE MACAU.

FOR SALE.

The U.S. S. SAMAR will be sold at the U. S. Navy Purchasing Office, No. 20 Whargpoo Road, Shangbei, Chinx, by sealed pro- posals to be 'opened at 10 a.IL OD December 20, 1920.

The SAMAR was built at Cavite, P. I., in 1885. Length 121 fast, Beam 17 feet, 10 inchas, Mean draft 7 ft Displacement when in commission 243 Tous.

The vessel will be ready for inspection on September 10th. Appraised value $28,000,00 1.8 Currency. Further information. and blank proposals may be had by applying to the U.S. Navy Purchasing Office.

FOR SALE.

It is hereby notified that the Very valuable leasehold pro- calling for tenders to convey party known as Fairyland No. dredging products for reclama- | 155 Barker Road. Immediate oc- tions ground purpose announced cupation can be given; 6 roomed for to be opened on the 12 instant house, commodious coolls quar- has been postponed for 19thters, tennis court and garden Further particulars October st 3 p.m. in Harbour attached.

apply Works Department Macao.

Macao, 9th October, 1920. DEACON, LOOKER, DEACON

HUGO F. DE LACERDA.

& HARSTON, Solicitors for the Vendor, The Secretary.

1. Des Voeux Road Central, HONGKONG.

NOTICE.

ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT, CLUB

THE CHINA SPECIE BANK LTD.

HEAD OFFICE: George's Building. Hongkong. Chairman of Board of Directors Mr. Wong Shin Ham- Chief Manager. Mr. LA Hobum Asst. Manager MɛTT, Wo

Foreign exchange and genera beaking business transsalað.

deposits beáŕ

Notice is hereby given that the Sixteenth Annual General Meet-8. ing, of Mambers, will be held at the Crab House, North Point, an Thursday, 14th October, 1920 at 5.30 pis.

NOTE—A Iaunch for the con- fast.venience of Members, will leave

Queen's Blatue Her at 5 pm.

By Order.

MACDOUGALL,

Winners (Kowicon B.G.C.) V.Rest Kowloon on Saturday 15th

at 3:30 par All bowlers invítod.

J-NR-ALLAS,

HoD Secretary,

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