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ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
Catholic Observance.
St. Patrick's Day was observed at St. Joseph's Church yesterday. when High Mans was celebrated by Bishop Pozzoni.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION
Next Tournament. MING YUEN GARDENS, THURSDAY, 24th March.
Main Event Immediately after the Interval Welterweight Championship. "Sky" Kerrison v. Seaman
(Holder)
WAR MEMORIAL.
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
For the erection by Public Subscription, of a building to bel run on Y. M. C. A. lines, to be called the "War Memorial Institute" and to be managed for the joint use of the Navy, the Army and Civilians by a Join! Board of Dire, fors.
Codlings A portion of the sum raised will (Runner up Picot be devoted to the erection of a por- champion 1920)manent stone memorial which Booking Moutries, MONDAY will be put in land at an early 21st Members only (on pro-nct- [date. ion current membership cards). TUESDAY to THURSDAY,
22nd to 24th
General Public. Special Trams will be run.
The sermon was pronohed by Father Lynch, who delivered a panegyric on the Irish people, apoaking of their fato and for- tunes in all ages in all parts of the world. He took as his toxt:- "O, poor little
tassed with tempest and without all comfort; behold I will set thy stones in order and lay thy found ations with sapphire."- Isaiah 54-11. He gave an account of the life of St. Patrick and spoke of the Ir sh monks in the ourly days going all over Europe and carrying with them the inflnonces of Christianity and civilisation. Incidentally Father Lynch re- marked that, according to General Butterfield, of Now York,! Columbus was the real die-¦ The Annual Meeting of the coverer óf America, there Members of the Hongkong having been pre-discovery General Chamber of
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Com- by St. Brandan conturies bafore; merce will be held on Toes- Columbus, an account thereof, in day, March 290, 1921 a.i. Gaelic, boing in the Bodleian 4 o'clock precisely, in the hum Library at Oxford and in the ber of Commerce Room, Chartered Bibliotheque National in Paris, Bank Building, for the following! General Butterfield maintaining purposEA :--- the probability that it was the reading of such manuscripts that led Columbus to make his voyage.
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WHEN A MAN'S FORTY,
if he has not proviously worn glasses, he should lose no time in having his sight properly tested. į If he has worn them, ho should make quite sure by a scientific test that his glasses do not want altoring. This is important. p:
The
10 the age of forty the muscles of The eyes will sometimes make up for defect by straining.
After forty, the elasticity of these muscles gradually lessons until they become quite taut, Hongkong Optical Co., Successors to Clark & Co., Refracting and Manufacturing Opticians-locat ed in 53, Queen's Road Central, have the Guipment to test your sight accurately.
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PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
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HEUndersigned have received!
instructions to sell by Public Auction oa
Monday, the 21st March, 1921. oumencing at 11 am.
at their Sules Rooms, Duddell Street
A Quantity of Tea and Assortment of Provisions
(More or less slightly damaged
by water)
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
AuctioneUER.
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THE Undersigned have received
instructions to sell by Public Auction on Saturday, the 19th. March 1921. commencing at 11 am.
at thoir Sales Rooms, Duddell Stroot
(For account of the concerned)
93 Bolts Birkinyros Patent Tarpaulin Canvas
16 Bolts Birkmyres Patent Cloth for Motor Car Covers.
104 Bolts Flax Canvas Nos. I, II & III
35 Bolts Woodbery Canvas Nos. I, II & III
Cotton
5 Bolts Woodbery Cotton Duck 8 oz.
Also
A Quantity of Marline, Houseline
& Hambroline ›
On view from Friday, the 18th. inst.
Terms: Cash on delivery
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
1. To received the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 1920.
2. To elect a New Committee. i 3. To transact any Goneral ! business.
By Order,
E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary, Hongkong, Fith March, 1921.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CHINESE LANGFACE SCHOOL..
A New Class for "Beginners" will commence on Monday, April 4tti, 1921, if sufficent support be orthcoming.
Application for enrolment and Conquities regarding hours
school, Fees, etc., should be made of
to the undersigned as early as possible,
By Oider,
B. A. M. WILLIAMS.
Secretary. Hongkong, 15th March, 191.
THE ASSOCIATJUN DF EXPORTERS & DEALERS OF HONGKONG.
The Annual Meeting of the Members of the of Exporters
Lista may be found at:-- Messrs. Lane Crawford Messra, Kolly & Walsh Messrs. Moutrie
Messrs. Wm. Powell Ltd. The Hongkong Club The Hongkong Cricket Club The Club Lusitano
The Engineers' Institute The Victoria Recreation Club The Kowloon Cricket Chib The Kowloon Bowling Club The Peak Club
The Club de Recreio The Craigongower lub
M. J. BREEN, Hon. Secretary War Memorial
Committee.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. 'The Fifty second Ordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the under- signed at Noon cu Wednesday the 30th instant.
The Transfer Boaks of the Company will be rlased from the 16th to the 30th instept, hoth days. inclusive.
At this Meeling a Resolution will be propused dealing with the remuneration to the Consulting L'ommittee.
JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.. Limited. Hongkong. 10th March, 1921.
TRANSPORTES MARITIMOS
DO ESTADO.
FOR GENOA, MARSEILLES AND LISBON VIA SABON, SINGAPORE, MORMUGAO, SULZ AND PORT SAID.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1921.
THEATRE
ROYAL.
LAST FEW NIGHTS
W. BANVARD'S
LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY CO' 1921
assisted by the
LONDON BEAUTY CHORUS
In the latest
LONDON & NEW YORK SUCCESSES.
TO-NIGHT &
To morrow Matinee
TO-NIGHT
TO-MORROW
**PEACHES & CREAM"
First appearance MISS MAUD LAKE
REDUCED PRICE MATINEE
at
4.30
PLANS NOW OPEN AT MOUTRIE'S Plan will be open from 5.15 to 7.30 p.m. at the HONGKONG HOTEL COUNTER
Madam Keeler will show the latest Frocks, Hats, Fans & Lingerie direct from Paris at the Theatre Royal Stage Entrance Daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 2 to 5 p.m. throughout the Season.
ROYAL HONGKONG YACHT CLUB.
Members are hereby notified that the following dates have been arranged for the remaining sailing events:
MARCH. Sat. 19th
Sun. 20th Sat. 26th
Sun. 27th Mon. 25th
APRIL. Sat. 9th
Commodoro's and Vice-Commodore's Cups for racing yachts. Fifth and last Championship Event for Cruisers. Rares for Racing Yachts and Cruisers under the auspices of the V.R.C.
Race for presented Cups for Racing Yachts. Races for Racing yachts and Cruisers under auspices of V.R.C
Races for boats placed not higher than 2nd in the Championships for racing yachts for "Also Ran' cups presented by the Commodore and Cupt Arthur.
Sun 10th Commodore's and Vice-Commodore's Cups for i
Cruisers.
Sum 17th Race for "Presented Cups" for Cruisers.
The following handicaps are Exed for the Commodore's and Vice Commodore's Cups race.
Il Cap & One Designs
DIANA
ROLLA ORION
SCRATCH
10 Seca. 35
DOROTHEA 45-
II. Heys & Gaels
URSULA SCRATCH
DAWN 45 Seer. TOINETTE 45 SIRIUS
"
50
will be despatched as above on Monday. The
GLADYS
55
GAEL
50
SONIA
55
JOAN
50
AISA
120
LOLA
60
BONITO
120
DAPHNE
120
VIKING THECLA
60 10
HALCYON 120
The sus. QUELIMANK"
31st March at noon. This steamor has excellen Association (accommodation for 1st and 2nd andi Dealers class passengers and is fitted with will be held Refrigerating Machinery, ensur on Wednesday, March 30th, 1921. ing a plentiful supply of les &
of Hongkong
at 4 pm. precisely, in the Cham ber of Commerce Room, Charter
ed Bank Building, for the folow ing purposes !
1. To receive the Report and Accounts of the Committee for the year ondod 31st December, 1920.
2. To elect a New Committee. 3. To transact any general business.
By Order,
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E. A. M. WILLIAMS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 15th March. 1921.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB
The First Gymkhana is fixed for Saturday April 2nd 1921.
Draft Programmes and Entry Course, Hongkong Club, Forms may be obtained at Race and Causeway Bay Stables.
Entries close Wednesday, 23rd Murch, 1921.
NOTICE.
| Fresh Fruvisions &e.
Electric Fans in the State Rooms and Electric Light
NOTICE.
throughout. A duly qualified THE CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN, Doctor is carried. Wireless Telegraphy fitted.
& MORTGAGE CO. LTD.
NOTICE.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.
ZETLAND LODGE, gas. E.C.
WANTED.
WANTED. Britishor desires one or two furnished rooms, with An "EXTRAORDINARY or without board. Central dis- LODGE OF EMERGENCY" trist preferred. Reply with torms will be held on Monday, March to Box 512 c/o "Hongkong Tele- 21st, 1921, at 8.30 for 9 p.m.graph." precisely, in celebration of the SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVER- BARY of Freemasonry in Hong- kong and South China,
LOST.
LOST.-On Star Ferry, leaving Hongkong at 3 15 p.m. on Sunday, Kodak camera. Apply to A. Netherlands Trading
All Brethren, resident and/or visiting are invited to attend.
Brethren who intend being pre-Boysen, sent are requested to notify the Society. secretary,
By Cominand of the W. M. A collection on behalf of the Funds of the Hongkong and South China Masonic Benevolence Fund Corporation will be made.
-NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
From LISBON via CAPE- LOURENCO MARQUES & SINGAPORE.
The Steamship
PEDRO NUNES."
The above named Stoamor hav- ing arrived on Thursday, the 17th inst., consigneos of cargo are hereby notified to present their Bills of Lading for countersigna. tare, and take immediate delivery from alongside steamer. Cargo inspeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignees' risk. and expense. No claims will be recognised after the goods have left the steamer, and none will by entertained if presented later than one week after arrival of steamer.
J. M. da ROCHA & Co.
Agents. Hongkon, 18th March, 1921.
THE HONGKONG LAND RECLAMATION CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
During my absence and until further notice Mr. Leslie Selbe Greenhill bas baen appointed act- ing Secretary.
By Order of the Board of
Directors,
MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE
Secretary. Hongkong, 18th March, 1921,
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
During any absence and until further notice Mr. Leslie Scibe
Mr. Bryon Alexander of Van-Greenhill has been appointed act- couver Canada, has on sale at ing Secretary. Wm. Powell Ltd. for three days The Twenty-Fourth Ordinary his samples of Canadian Fizra. Annual Meeting of Shareholders These Furs are very choice J. M. DA ROCHA & CO., the Offices of the Company, St. Black Fox also Mole.
in the Company will be held at Alaska Mink, Sable,, White &
For Freight or Passage
apply to:
Ageuts Hongkong, 12th March, 1921.
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ĮHONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD.
NOTICE.
George's Building. No. 6 Con-1 The Mink coats are of the finest naught Road, on Thursday the quality and all these samples are 24th March 1921, at 11 o'clock a.m.less than half price, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the General Managers NOTICE is hereby given that for the year ending 31st Decemi-i the ORDINARY YEARLY ber 1920, and electing & Consult- MEETING of the SHARE- ing Committee and Auditors. HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Comay's Hotel, Hongkong, on SATURDAY. 19th MARCH, 1921, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together | Wwith a Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st Decem- ber, 1920.
THE REGISTER OF SHARES of the Company will be closed from SATURDAY, 12th March, to SATURDAY, 19th March, 1921. (both days inclusive) during which period po transfer of shares
NOTICE is hereby given that the Power of Attorney given to Mr. Roy C. Burdin by THOMAS W. SIMMONS & COMPANY can be registered. bus this day been revoked.
THOMAS W. SIMMONS & CO..
By Thomas W. Simmons
Praidont.
By Order of the Beard of Directors,
J. H. TAGGART,
Manager.
Hongkong, 15th March, 1921. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1921.
The Transfer Books of the Com-
the 17th March 1921 until Thurs- pany will be closed from Thursday day the 24th March 1921, both
days inclusive,
SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,
General Managers,
NOTICE.
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THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting
of Shareholders will be held in the office of the Company, 2 Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, on Tuesday 29th. March 1921 at noon for con- sidoration of the Directors' Re-
By Order of the Board of Directors. MOWBRAY S. NORTHCOTE
Secretary. Hongkong, 18th March, 1921,
TO BE LET.
TO LET-Furnisked for 6 Lodge, No. 65 The Peak; 6 rooms, months from 1st May, Kellett
largo tennis court and garden. Apply to Linstead & Davis. Alexandra Buildings.
FOR SALE.
MILNER'S SAFES. APPLY TO
LAMMERT BROS. Luddell Street.
FOR SALE.
One Hornsby - Ackroyd· Oil Engine-3 Horse Power. Fuel: Kerosene. Complete with cooling apparatus; in good condition. Mav he viewed by appointment at
GUN CLUB HILL BARRACES
KOWLOON.
Apply to the undersigned,
LAMMERT BROS.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
Orders by Lieut-Colonel L.G.
Bird, D. S. 0. Administrative Commandant.
Hongkong, 18th March, 1921. ·· } Parades The Corps will parade on Monday, 21st March, at 5.30 p.m., at Headquarters. | Attendance. Strong as possible.
Dress: Drill, Order with Hel- mets and Shorts EXCEPT:--
1. Scottish Company who will wear Balmoral Cape and Kilts without Khaki Aprons.
2. Mounted Infantry Section will wear Breechee.
Machine Gun Company carry Revolvers and Pouches,
Cadet Company form up in rear of Corps.
Other parades during week ending 26th March, 1921 will bo held in accordance, with Pro- gramme of Work.
2. Engineer Company.--Parade at Belchers at 5.30 p.m. on Thurs- day, 31st instant for practice on Defence Electric Light,
3. Mounted Infantry Section.~~~ Parade at Polo Ground, Causeway Bay on Wednesday, 23rd instant, at 5.30 p.m. Dress: Optional.
G. F. E. RAPSON, Bt-Major. Adjutant, H. V. D. Corps.
BOSTOCK'S
ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS
COLOSSAL
NEW
SHOW.
GRAND OPENING
port and Statement of Accounts Saturday March 19th at 5 p.m.
for the year ending 31st. Decam- bor 1926.
The Shere Register and Trans- Mr. Frederick Thompson L.D.S.fer Books will be closed from the Dental Surgeon " wishes to 19th. to the 29th, March 1921 announce that he hae removed (both days inclusive). from his offices at No. 50 Queen's Road Central to Mercantile Bank Buildings.
No. 7 Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
(3 Doors from H.K. & S. Bank)
By Order of the Board of Directors.
R. M. DYER. Chief Manager.
Hongkong 7th. March, 1921.
LOCATION, KOWLOON NEXT POST OFFICE.
5 p.m.
FOR SHORT SEASON ONLY
Twice Daily
9.15 p.m. Prices $3, $2, $1 and Gallery 50. cents. Booking now Open at Moutrle & Co.
Guaranteed Brand New Waterproof Tents.
BLUNDELL, SPENCE & CO., LTD.
OFFICE :-
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,
TEL, No 6.73
PETRIFYING LIQUIDS IN EFFECTIVE CLOURS
CURE DAMP WALLS
Represented by THE ANGLO-CHINESE ENGINEERS' ASSOCIATION LTD.
(A.C.E.A.L. REISS & Co.)
REISS BROS. LTD.
SHOW ROOMS !---
Nos. 13 & 16 CONNAUGHT RD., CIL.
TEL. NO. 3236,
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