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TYRES TYRES ! TYRES!

Size.

Tubes!

Make.

Tubes! Tubes!

Prices Tyres. Tubes.

S C S C

28 x 3

Fisk (Clincher)

20.00

8.00

25 x 3

U.S. Chain (Clincher)

25.00

8.00

31.x 4

Fisk (Clincher)

55.00

12.00

33 x 4

Dunlop (Straight side)

75.00

13.00

34 x 4

Fi-k (Straight side) N.S.

65.00

15.50

34 x 4

Fisk (Clincher) Pain tread

60.00

15.50

54 x 42

Dunlop (S.S.)

95.00

15.30

35 x 41

U.S. Chain (S.S.)

35 x 41

Danlop (Clincher)

37 x 5

Dunlop (Clincher or S.S.)

100.00 16.00

95.00 16.00 130.00 20.00

THE HONGKONG. TELEGRAPH.

THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO.

34. Des Vœux Road. Central.

Tel 482 & 3525.

NOTICE.

Tel. 482 &3552.

TO THE PUBLIC OF HONGKONG.

That handy and useful publication. The Hongkong Directory and Blotter, 1921, is now in press and the first numbers will be ready in a few days. Orders now in hand will be fulfilled according to date of receipt. To avoid disappointment all others requiring copies are requested to send their orders at once. This is necessary owing to the greatly increased demand for this popular Directory, and on account of the much increased cost of production."

SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, LTD.

(Publishers).

11th January, 1921.

THE WORLD'S OIL

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3 Wyndham Street.

NOTICE.

In consequence of our chop and the signature of our Manager having recently been lorged an oheques for the purpose of obtain- ing manera from a bank, we have reased using the pring at shop hitherto used by us and from and after the 9th January 1921 and until further notice we will use the chops described hereunder! to which the attention of those banks and firms who hare buai- transactions with us is respectfully directed.

ness

1. The principal chor: Square in shape with floriated border. 2. A chop for endorsing cheques

and hills: oblong in shape: with floriated border and the characters EZANO: meaning "chap for receiving payments of bills of ex- change".

3. A chop for chopping bills of lading, delivery orders and reports or applications to be made to the Imports and Exports Offee and Customs: oMong in shape with floriated border and the characters CARTE meaning "chop for taking delivery of goods and statements to Custom=””. 4. A chop for accepting bills with a plain" border cylin- droidal in shape with the characters HRD meaning **Chop for accepting bills".

YUEN SENG FAT. (88) TSO: KIT SHI

Manager.

No. 36 Bontan. Strad West. Hongkong, 8th January, 1921.

NOTICE..

THE HONGKONG TUTORIAL, S -EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

43. Bonham Road. Opposite the University Tel. No. 732. P.O. Box, 390. Principal

JOHN P. JONES, B.Sc., M.E. Min.

The Institute fonts Sperial Pi'te paration (Clake and Private, Day an Evening Oral and thrrespondence,

T University. Matriculation Degree Examinations.

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New Sesiza bas now comausted Tutorial Classes are being conduéte is English, Mathematics, Trigome try. Mechanics. Paynes, Obetalstry

Gegraphy. Latin * Auckland admitted, however, that Hiway. the British Government owned Frenub. for Hagkong University shares in the Anglo-Persian July ExaminatONA

Private Tuition. con vien le bat » Compang, but only with the object of assuring & supply, for then walijenta.

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American Wastage. Few Americans will recent the charge that the United States is the most wasteful country in the

Sun the British Ambassador rout cent, or 4 per cent if Persia world, says an exchange.

familiar were considered to Americans are mitha proud the distinction. terus wealth with the Franco-Brinsh agree- British influence. He thought!

the AmerŁOGOS producthat natural resouzers promikes to that unerring Tuil providence. This doonspirmosh Hon in the Near East, executed together tou pessimistic about the the case as early potratnan San Remo on April 25. By life of their reserve. Hedenie: Britain restricttak! But the time has mums the unit the British Government allows that Great

Australia, New! Frater & share of 26 per rent, competition i easiness about th It w mineral oil in the United States at current market rates, of the Zealaul, South Africa or Egypt.! At the present rate of domestil produced in Mesopotamia. In but stated that foreigners were The policy consumption, how long can this note to Hurl Curzon, Secretary excluded from Toba prime necessity be exp) to Colby has challenged the right ut probama par of the world? d. of Great Britain as mandatary shares in British oil companies to: exports were stoppal lavethen make such an arrangement, foreign interests was a war meari how many Pears woul! clape which woull partly, not entirely, sure, and not permanent, -aid Sir before the butte comply ran Malelane the dong tu competit ea.

As regards the Peran gield. Actinus calculators av

Whether more il can be found i will be no more. American vidin quasile American territory than Mr.Barker ways it was 17m20 m. twenty years. They arrin tieve) it will produce in the future jatons in 1915, as rompared with at Britian of scheming moni spalle, there eingentures So American! world prodursion of 7-4909,060. thetons and a British Empire totali the oil of the world wide to the Specialist finited States, and ain of affirmatives the disposition is to of 2.589, toss. The empire, he kerom doubt that our resources will ever maintains, is in a position of such that to mminet ons be matched in all the globe else startling inferiority

where, but there is real concern ore her insecurity would be criminal levity." He advises pricing about the 'nited States reserve appach and the ability of Americas Americans that they would have al

rators to hold their own with great deal more oil if they stopped st, af

Sir John Cadman British competitors un- wasting it. tet more AMIF der, fizet vsplored territory. The British declares that 50 per cent. is lost;

shume spotted by necessity, were in the by "indiscriminate drilling" and who foreign fi-id early, getting con-other forms of waste in the use

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el in Mexico as the Americans, bot of the Bureau of Mines has said British Ambassada. sought on in Sonth American countries that 30 per cent, of our fuel oil is quiet fears that England was British enterprise has gained wasted. Before American wells obtaining control of oil lands in Promising concessions

run out the West, Mr. Barker Asia, Africa and South Ameria,! In the November number of points out, quoting American and

discriminating again The Contemporary Review, J. Ellis authority, should be producing a foreign investors in her om Barker, a Britishconomist, sub vast quantity of oil from shale dominions. Batum

He ends by saying! įdeposits. not mits that the United States is the WAS British soil, and would not be, le fast country that should worry that "Americans have no reason averred; and mandates in Mew about its oil supply, and he thinke to be alarmed at England's a position potamia and Palestine would that our atatisticians are inclined attempt to remedy have to satisfy the League of to be hysterical alat British de-which Jeopardizes the existence Nations that good faith was being signs. Against David White of of the United Kingdom and the kept with other nations in der Geological Survey, who sees the empire. eloping the resources of American reserve exhausted, at

SATURDAY: JANUARY 15. 1921.

THEATRE

ROYAL

SATURDAY, January 22nd., at 9.15 pm.

STUPENDOUS ATTRACTION,

MADAME LOTTIE GORDON'S GRAND CHARITY CONCERT

in aid of the Blind Peme, Kowloon, and

Pakiulum Home

Uler the Distinguish & Patronage and in the presence His Excellency the Governor and Lady Stubbs, Admiral St Alexander Duff, Major-General Sit George Kirkpatrick and Lady Kirkpatrick, and 'ommodore Bowden-Smith and Mrs. Bowden-Smith.

ARTISTES.

Mr. Howard Freeborn, Lieut. Col. Cause, Mr Reginald Myper-, Madame Lottie Gordon, Mrs Maurice Minney, Mis, Hall, Mrs. F Vettetyn. Mies Nellie Williatos, Miss Thomson, Miss Edie Soars and the Messrs Adeen ani Dari Wonds.

F.

B

Also part songs: « ladies" spicemi

GEMS FROM OPERA

to excellent, entertaining and humoruns progFERIME under the Direction of Madame Lettie Gordan, 1. A B. of R. AM.

and RC M., I. T. C.L. A.T.CL..

Trokers AT MOUTRIE'S, ANDERSON 5. KELLY wo WALSH, WISEMAN'S AND HONGKONG HOTEL OFFICE. Nos plan open so MYUTRIË'S on Wednesday, January, 199, Price: $3, $2 and $1.

THEATRE

ROYAL.

A GRAND CONCERT

WILL. BE GIVEN BY

VERA MIROVA

THE DISTINGUISHED ART DANSEUSE AND

LEO PODOLSKY

THE BRILLIANT MODERN PIANIST. On WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19th.

at 0.15 p.m.

Prices:-$3.00; $2.00; and $1.00.

Booking now open at MOUTRIE'S.

NEW

NOTICE.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

CHINESE CUSTOMS

NOTIFICATION.

Under instructions from the Inspector General of Customs the collection of Surtax for Famine Relief (Norisestion, of 18th December, 1920) is postponed i until further notice.

W. Q. LAY,

Commissioner of Chinese Customs Kowloon and District. RO. Inspector General of Chinesa Cus:ams. York Buildings, Hongkong. 14th January, 1921.

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & ADENCY CO., LTD.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-THIRD OR DINARY GENERAL MEET. ING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd. on Friday January 28th 1921 at 12 o'clock noon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December 1920.

WANTED.

WANTED-For 6 months from ápril or May Furnished House on the Peak, Apply ALLAN KEITH, Showan Tomes & Ca

TO BE LET.

TO LET-Two or three rooms: for European offices, Central locality near the banka, with lifts, Apply Bar 497 s/o “Hàngkong Telegraph."

TO LET.-Shortly to let for nine months. MODERN, WELL- FURNISHED FLAT in Kow- floon. Three rooms; English baths; up-to-date sanitation. Apply Box No. 496 cia "Hong kang Talegraph."

FOR SALE. MILNER'S SAFES

APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

FOR SALE.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED{ One Hornsby Ackroyd Oil from. WEDNESDAY 19th Engine 3) Horse Power. Fuel: January to FRIDAY 28th Kerosene. Complete with cooling. January both days inclusive lapparatus; in goode andinon. May during which period no transfer of be viewed by appointinent at shares can be Registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE] Secretary.

Hongkong, 12th January, 1921.

THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION CO. LIMITED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVES that the TWENTIETH ORDIN ARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this fom- pany will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co, Ltd. on Friday January 28th

"GUN CLUB HILL BARRACKS."

KOWLOON. Apply to the undersigned.

LAMMERT BEDS.

BILLIARDS,

Handicap for

Mr. Ho Kom Tong Cups Played at Palace Hotel, Kowloon,

Entries close on 20th January 1921.

1921 at 11.50 sm, for the purpose 1st Prize Cup Valued at $20000- of receiving the Report of the 2nd Prize Cup Valued at $100.00 Directors together with the 3rd Prize Cup Vgued at $ 50.00 Statement of Accounts for the Highest Bresi

Cup Valued at $ 50,00

THEATRE ROYAL, HONGKONG year ending 31st December 1920

Greatest and Most Gorgeous Success this City has ever Seen. The World's Superlative Magicians, now circuitng the Globe. LAST NIGHT, TO-NIGHT.

In new expositions of Magie and Illusions.

CHEFALO & PALERMO

Wonderful and Alluring Attraction, including SPANISH DANCES. PORTUGUESE SONGS AND THE REAL ARGENTINĖ TANGO NIGHTLY.. ALSO THE GARDEN OF MYSTERY With its Dazzling Splendours and Mystic Delights. MATINES TO-DAY, SATURDAY. AT 3 P.M. Children half price to Dress Circls and Reserved Seats.

HOOK AT MOUTRIE'S AT ONCE. PRICES 33, 2 & 1. Manager: DUNCAN NEVEN.

NEW VICTORIA THEATRE, HONGKONG.

Special and exclu-we engagement of the World

famed Magicians. Conjurers, etc. CHEFALO AND PALERMO. FOR TO-MORROW, SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY,

With one and only MATINEE ON WEDNESDAY at 3.

Popular prices for all.

Book at Theatre.

SWATOW DRAWN-WORK AND EMBROIDERIES

SALE NOW PROCEEDING

Two weeks only, from 11th "inst, until 25th inst.

BARGAINS

BARGAINS

GREAT REDUCTION

30% DISCOUNT.

INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED.

SWATOW TRADING CO.

Corner Queen's Road & Pedder SL

NOTICE.

THE SHELL TRANSPORT & TRADING CO., LTD.

NOTICE.

The REGISTER SHARES Entrance Fees $3.00 to be of the Company will be CLOSED devoted to Localharities. from WEDNESDAY January 19th to FRIDAY January 28th bath days inclusive during which period no transfer of shares can! be registered.

By Order of the Hoan of Directors. MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE Secretary.

Hongkong. 12th January. 1921.

THE HONGKONG CENTRAL ESTATE LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SEVENTH ORDINARY} GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in this Com. pany will be held at the ofices of Messrs. Jardine Matheson & Co..! Ltd. on Friday 28th January 1921 at 11.40 am. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors together with the State- ment of Accounts for the year] ending 31st December 1920.

PEAK CLUB.

Notice to Mambers and Subscribers ***

GRAND CONCERT

on Tuesday next, the 18th inst. at 9.15 p.m.

MISS VERA, MIROVA the distinguished Art Danseuse"

MR. LEO PODOLSKY, Brilliant Modern Pianist.

Tickets for Members and Subscri- ber and their Guests: $3,00 each.

JOHN BENTLEY.

Hon. Secretarys.,

WAR MEMORIAL.

SUBSCRIPTION LIST.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY January

For the erection by Public 19th to FRIDAY January 28th Subscription, of a building to be- both days inclusive during which ran on Y. M. C. A. lines, to be period no transfer of shares can called the "War Memorial

be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

MOWBRATS. NORTHCOTE.

Secretary

to the General Managers. Hongkong. 12th January, 1921.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY LIMITED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THIRTY-THIRD OR- DINARY GENERAL MEET. ING OF SHAREHOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine Mathe- EOD & Co. Ltd. on Friday 28th January 1921 at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the Raport of the Directors together) with a the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 30th Decem ber 1920.

those Asiatic countries. Nolour present rate of consumption FORMOSAN ABORIGINES RISE. bad Great Britain seizin eighteen years, and protests | A Taihoku dispatch to the

The REGISTER of SHARES the ail lands of Pers; that our interests abroad must Asahi says that a party of abori

of the Company will be CLOSED the commercial agreement not be prejudiced by any foreign gines made a raid noon the police

from WEDNESDAY 19th Jan- fecting petroleum was made in Power, Mr. Barker quotes Sir John quarters in Shinekika district,

nary to FRIDAY 28th January 1901, and had not since been Cadman, the bighest authority in In the severs fight that ensued

From December 1st, 1920, we both days inclusive during which modified. As to the charge of England. Sir John, in talking to six poli e officials and three An Interim Dividend of 2/- per have taken over the Exile Garage period no transfer of shares can discriminating in British" d-the Royal Society of Arts assistant policemen were killed ordinary share free of Income and Hongkong Motor Co. and are

be registered. minions against the outsider, the in Jane, said that the United while three more were seriously Tax has been declared on account

By Order of the Board of only colour for it, hesaid, was the States produced in its own wounded. Another raid in which of the year 1920. It is payable not responsible for any debts in-

Directors. nationalization of oil in the territory 70 per cent. of the ons Japanese police official was in London on the 5th January,curred previous to that datej MOWBRAY 9. NORTACOTE British Isles, where the supply | world's output, and in the Mex-killed also occurred on the pre- next. Coupon No. 35. was so small that it would be fican concessions of its nationals vious day. The situation is said ridiculous for an American opett-10 per cent, more, while the total to be disquieting at Manjokak tor to covet a share of it. Bir of the British Empire was 234 per | and other distric's.

FOR THE ASIATIC. PETROLEUM CO., (8.0) LTD.

(Signed) W. H. BELL

UNITED MOTOR CO., LTD., 33 and 35 Des Voeux Road.

Institute " and to be managed for the joint use of the Navy, the Army and Civilians by a Joint Board of Directors,

A portion of the sum raised will be devoted to the erection of a per- manent tone memorial which will be for in hand at an early date.

Lists may be found at Messra. Lane Crawford Messrs. Kelly & Walsh Messrs. Moatrie Messrs. Wm. Powell Ltd. The Hongkong Clab The Hongkong Cricket Clobe The Club Lusitano

The Engineers' Institute The Victoria Recreation Clob The Kowloon Cricket Club The Kowloon Bowling Club The Peak Club

The Club de Recreio The Craigengower · lub

MJ-BREEN, Hon. Secretary War Memoriat

Committee.

LESSON IN CHINESË.

ME. LI NON FAD » Chinese gráčsštő, vízmi in Irbersturm, kar been a seacher !♥ Entugnant Oncials sad merchants in thin entomy far over, twenty feket

He has a good, netlag of training EuropedaS 24 paar 32 the Chinese gamination 480 in powewed of frø rase certiścater wa Chinese Secretary

Descher Je bât sine a good kaawledge se Kandarin sad Hakku. to the General Ageots. who Intend learning the ChimeNG

|laszusga 200 2quested in witte Bo Bo pa Hongkong, 12th January, 1921. quda's neid, Chiril žad. Lour.