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V. R. C. SPORTS.

A Successful Event.

The nineteenth annual athletic

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

Oor Mile Championship (Tram. way Cup): 1, B. A. Hyder; 2, A.; Mair. Time, 4.65-3/5.

One Mile Bieyelo Champion- ship: 1, F. X. Gomea; 2, A. Ignatiefi. Time, 3.24.

100

Yards Handicap

{Girla

1.

under the auspices of Race): 1, M. Dillon; 2, Phyllis meetoria Recreation Club was Hunt.

J20 Yards Burdles Race: ccessfully held at the Hong- Long Football Club ground on Lam Yuk Ying; 2. 6. A. M. Baturday and provided a moat Sepher. Time, 18 3/5 secs.

Tug of War (Indian Regte.) enjoyable afternoon for the large number of spectators present. Original event withdrawn, owing Some eighty competitors, not tolto illness amongst the Punjabis, mention those who figured in post H.K S., R.G.A. improvised tuama, 440 Yards Handicap: 1, D. entrics, participated in the 30 events of the programme, which Laing. Time, 1.1-2, 5 secs. produced some very close finishes. 100 Yards Championship (Chal- Through the excellent arrange-lenge Cup): 1, A. lahmin: 2, ments of the Committee, not to R. M. Omar.

mention the hard work contribut- 410 Yards Handicap, Boys 10. ed by the indispensable Hon. 16): 1, J. Maher; 2, N. 13. Kitelroll. Secretary (Mr. R. C. Witchell), Time, 1.5-2/5 seen. the afternoon passed off without aj Half Mile Handicap. 1. B. A. hitch. Music was supplied by Hyder: 2, S. Pemberton. Time, brass band, under the able con-12, 11-4/5.

ductorship of Professor Gonzales, 440 Yards Challenge Cup I, A. A regrettable incident marked B. Hyder; 2, Copt. P. H. Davies, the close of the ladies bicycle.c.

race, when a collision occurred Two Miles Bicycle Race Handi- between the two cycles ridden by cap: 1, Pie. Smith: 2, Sgt. the Misses Rosebud and Ruby Rooney.

Young, the former being badly 100 Yards Handicap (Girls, 10 winded in the fall and having tol): 1, Annie Dillon; 2. Ruby he helped from the field. Apart Chuo.

from this, the meeting was carried) 920 Yards (Open to Sailors, through without incident.

Soldiers and Police in Uniform): Giving rise to considerable 1, J. Watson; 2, S. Pemberton. speculation, the bicycle race Tug of War (RG.A. v. 2nd for the championship of Wilts.): Winners, RG.A. Last the Colony Was productive year's winners, 2nd Wilts.

excitement. greateel

Marathon, Kace: 1, Karim Hox

of

the

The Russian cyclist Ignatieff, 12, Gr. Tariam Singh: 3, Lal Khun; who won two similar events in 4,

Singh. Amrik

Time, 82

the recent school sports, lost to minutes. F.X. Gomes in the One Mile 220 Yards Handieup: event by a close margin, and Watson; 2, Geol Chubb found himself under another con- 24-45 secs. siderable handicap in having to give 80 yards to his rival in the subsequent two

490 Yurda Members

Urquhart; 2, H. J. Prata.

1 T Time,

Miss

mile event. Half Mile Ladies' Bicycle Race: In the latter race, Sergeant{1, Mise C. Smith; 2, Rooney secured second place.tieraldine Smith.

In the threo milo event Putting the Shot (16 lbs): 1, I. S. Smith secured the benefit W. G. Gerrard; 2, S. A. R. of a 350 yards start and led in Freeborn. Diskanen, 33 ft. 8 ide. the first two laps, unt'l the chain. 220 Yards Handicap: Members): of his bicycle came off, and he1, C. H. Blake: 2, D. D.

had to retire from the contest, rqubark.

leaving Gomes to head the Suck Eace 100 Yayis: 1, F. "field." At the fourth lap, which | Waldeni.

represented the first mile stage, Three Miles Bierele Race Handi- Gomes was still first, closely cap: 1, F. N. Gomes; 2, Sgt. followed by A. R. Botelho and tooney. Time 10.45 25. Rooney. Botelho was soon after-

Consolution Race: wards overtaken by the latter and Rumjahn; 2, W. Baker. Time, in the 7th lap, Rooney had so far 11 1.5 exerted himself as to pass Games

1. R. A.

440 Yards Relay Race: 1, Unit.

and place himself well ahead. Aled Athletic Club; 2. St. Joseph'n the second mile mark, the loader College. Time, 7.48 475, still maintained his distance, with Obstacle Hoee: 1, P. C Meen Gomes and Bothelo challenging 2, L/Cpl. Britten; 3, F. Waldera. each other for second place. Boys' Hace Handicap (4-1): !, Rooney, who had by this time to E. Souze: 2. G. Souza: 3, some extent exhausted himself, Haroon. was overtaken by domes and

One Mile Flat Race: 1, J. D. placed second in the last lap. Ramsey. The finish was a close one, Gomes erly managing to get in first by

The Oficials were as under: Patrons: BE. The Officer

steering in between Botolbo and Administerng the Guverament,

Rooney.

The Jon Dr, Claud Severn. LL.D., Putting the slot was well-

M. and H.E. Major-General contested. Inspector W. Ger Sir G.M. Kirkpatrick, rard was the winner, getting ... first place just at the moment Acting Chairman Mr. when it bid fair to go to Mr. Logan.

Freeborn,

K.D.

W

Judges Col. Loring, M...

In the Marathon: which en-, Major Timms, Mr Silva- tailed a course over seven miles Netto, L. Merriman, H.M.S. Teja Singh who was last year's Titania. Mr Wm. Farmer. Mr R winner, lost to A compatriot.¦μ. B. Mitchell, Mr F. Lavomert, The results again demonstrated Mr J. H. N. Mody. Dr. Forsyth, the fact that as runnore the Mr J. Rodger, Mr A. McKirdy, Indians have to find their equals Capt.-Davies, M., Bro. Alfonsas, in the Colony. This first four Mr R. J. Wilton, Lieut. Dodding. were all Indians from the various ton. regiments.

Referen: Mr. W. Logan. The generosity of prize-donors Clerks of the Course: 9.-M. S. enabled a large display of prizes Alderton, Mr. E. T. Croker, Mr to be made, these including two A. 1. Baptists, Mr. R. Nazarin, contributed by the Wiltshires and Me, W. P. Seath, Lieut. Hanna. the Navy respectively, for "put- Starter: Mr. MeCubbin, Dr.

and the half mile F. H. Kew. ting the shot

sprint.

Tine beepers: Mr A. A

Alves,

The prizes were given away by Mr T. Meek. Master the. May, Mrs. Cland Severn as the conclu-4. Mr A R. Alves.

flon. Secretary: Mr R. Previous to the distribution of Wilbelt.

sion of the sports.

the prizes by Mrs. Claud Severu,

Mr W. Logan, the Acting Chair

man, after mentioning the fact that these sports which had started 80

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THE FOREIGN POST OFFICES IN CHINA.

The Movement for Abolition.

Y. TSUTSUMI, Manager.

King's Building.

NOTICE.

The office of the Italian Con- sulate has this day been removed

NOTICES.

A report has recently been in from Alexandra Buildings to the circulation that the foreign post SIR JESSE BOUT'S GIFT.

offices in China, with the excep-top floor of Prince's Building, Sir Jesse Boot has made a gift tion of the Japanese post officos, Ice House Street. years ago had become an annual of £50,000 to the island of Jersey, would be abolished shortly. This event with the exception of the war the birth place of Lady Boot, for report is premature. Put in! period, thanked H.E. the Officer the purpose of erecting workmen's accordance with the decision uf Administering the Government (the houses. The money is vested in the last Interuational Com- Hon. Dr. Claud Severn, ...) trustees. and Mr Severn for attending that afternoon: It. Hannam, Lt. Doddington. Lt. Merriman and especially Mr A. McCurdy for arranging thu attending to the running, tho NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. doners of prizes, and members of other olubs who by their presence

The fortieth Ordinary Yearly there that afternoon had helped to Meeling of shareholders will be make the afternoon such a great held at the Offices of the under success. He also paid a fine tri- signed on Thursday, the 19th bute to the Indon victors in the May 1921, at Noon. Marathon.

Course

The results were as follows : ---

Long Jump (three tries):

1,

THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.

munications Conference the We have authorised Messrs. Government has issued instruc-Reginald Main Austin, Cedric tions to Mr. Chang Ku, Chinese Charles Boyd and Allan Brown representative, to the following Stewart to sign for the Company effect :-

per procuration " from this date.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. Hongkong, 1st May, 1921.

In spite of the opposition of the Japanese representative, China should continue to demand the early withdrawal of foreign post offices within. her territory, because China's own post offices are quite efficient to handle all mails.

Tie Transfer Books and Regis- 2-The Chinese Government

UNEMPLOYED DEMAND "REE ADMISSION TO FOOTBALL. Hundreds of miners and other

ter of Members of the Company will exert her best efforts to re- unemployed at Swansea demand- will be closed from the 5th May organize and enlarge the postal ed free admission to the football to the 19th May, both days system, telegraph, navigation and match between Swanses Town inclusive.

railway communications at all and Caerau in the Welsh League, times after modern methods. Some lively soones occurred, and 3.-Regarding the construction eventually they were allowed in of new railways in China, it le necessary to acquaint the Powers

L/Cpl. Amor; 2, Chan Chun Sang. Distance, 18 ft. 8 ins.

Throwing the Cricket Ball (thros At this Meeting & Resolution trida): 1, B. E. Icasiano. Di will be proposed dealing with the remuneration to the Consulting tance, 934 yds.

100 Yards Handicap, Boys 6-10:Committee,

JARDINE MATHESON & 1, J. N. Dillon,

CO., LTD.

General Agente, Hongkong, 29th April, 1921.

High Jump (Curee tries): 1, L/Cpl. Amor, 2, L/Cpl. Norman. Height; 5 fb, 9 ins..

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ING of the SHAREHOLDERS

of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hughes and Andrew Forbes ---- Banking Corporation will be held carrying on business as Merality view to Matrimony. Box 559

c/o "Hongkang Telegraph." chants and Commission Agents at the CITY HALL, Hongkong. on SATURDAY, the 28th day of Hongkong, nader

at Princes Building, Victoria, May, 1921, at NOON, for the parot firm of Harry Wicking & Co., pose of considering and if thought has been dissolved as from the it of passing the following re-30th day of April 1921 so far as solutions:

the style

JOHN OWEN HUGHES, ANDREW FORBES.

concerns the said Andrew Forbes 1. That the Directors of the who retires from the said firm. Hongkong and Shanghai All debts due to and owing by the Banking Corporation be said late firm will be received and and they are hereby repaid respectively by the said John quested and authorised by Owen Hughes who will continue and on behalf of the share-to carry on the said business holders of the Company to under the style or firm of Harry take the steps necessary Wicking & Co for the introduction of a Dated the 2nd day of May 1921. Ordinance into the Legisla tive Council of the Colony of Hongkong and for the enactment of the same by the Governor of Hongkong with the advice and cousent of the Legislative Council thereof to effect the amend ments necessary to thei NOTICE is hereby given that Ordinances under which the Register of Shares of the Cor-i the Company is incorporat-poration will be closed from ed and carrying on businges Thursday 5th. May to Saturday so as to allow of the capital 28th. May (both days inclusive) of the Company being from during which period no Transfor time to time increased from of Shares can be registered, 20 millions of dollars. the present authorised capital 50 of the Company to

2.

millions of dollars. That the Capit I of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation be forthwith increased from -$15,000,000-ro-$20,000,000-by- the creatio of 40,000 New Shares of $125 each to bel issued at the price of £70 on the terms after mention. ed. Shareholders on the Easterr Registers to pay. for their allotments at the rate. of exchange' for the Company's demand Bills on London on the day on which

the instalments are duc. 3. That the said New Shares

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

A. G. STEPHEN,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, 28ili April, 1921.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

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Wednesday the 4th May, 1921

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be in the first instance, in such manner as the Direc- tors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to share-

FOR SALE.-Second-hai holders in the proportion of

Victor Gramaphoné. Good con- one Now Share for every and afterwards at No. 51 Godown | dition--$50. Also fair number of three shares of which on thei 24 Bales. Liverpool Twill, 312 inch Records, practically new, 28th day of May, 1921, Bloc-Stripe Gunnies, 44" x 20" at half price. Apply Aucott, care Shareholders shall re-x 214 lbs. (8 x 8) spectively be the registered Holders, and that any New Shares not accepted by Shareholders within the time limited by the Directors for that purpose be disposed of and allotted by the Direct- ors in such manner and at such price as in their dis cration they shall think best in the interests of the Company:

4. That the payment of the Bum of £70 per share for each of the said New Shares be made as follows, viz- 1st instalment of £35 on thei 1st day of July, 1921, 2nd and final instalment of £35 on the 1st day of October,) 1921.

5. That the Directors issue

to Shareholders, holding: shares less than or not a multiple of three, a fraction- al certificate in respect of each share less than three or in excess of a multiple; of three and allot one New Share to every person who shall produce three such Fractional Certificates on! or before the 1st day of July, 1921, and pay the first instalment in respect there- of.

6. That after payment of the first iustalment, and pend-|

ing payment of the remain-

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Tuesday the 3rd, May, 1921

commencing at 11 a.m.

ut the godowns of the Yaumati Godown Co., Yaumati

59 cases Window Glaes

34 kogs Wire Nails

packages Wire Nails

6 bundles Iron Square Bars

2 bundles Iron Tubes

16 pieces Iron Tubes

3 Stoves

1 Typewriter

1 Cash Register Terms-Cash on delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers.

*HE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Monday, the 23rd May, 1921. commencing at 10.30 a.m. at the premises of the China Mining & Smelting

Co. Ltd. Lowu, The Plant of the above mentioned Company Comprising all the Machinery,

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STEAMERS FOR SALE.

Under instructions received from THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, LONDON. Offers are invited for the purchase of the following Ex-Enemy Steamers Gross Net Name of Steamer Tonnage Tonnage Built Raneo 790

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Mackenzie & Co. Hongkong,, and the undersigned. Sealed tenders should be lodged with Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co., Calcutta. The tendera which must be in Sterling. will be opened at Calcutta on Friday the 17th June 1921, and must be valid for 14 days after that date.

MACKINNON MACKENZIE

16, Strand Road, Calcutta.

& CO.

APPRECIATION.

(To be put up in one kot. ing instalment, Serip Certi-Should the property be not dis- ficates in such form as the pos-d of in this manner, the D. O. DE SILVA, Esq. Directors may determine

by issued in respect of such plant will be sold piecemeal).

Terms: Cash on delivery New Shares entitling the. holders on payment of the| N. B. Intending purchasers can remaining instalment, and travel by the train leaving Kow- subject to such other terms loon at 9.15 a.m. and can return as to approval. date for by the train leaving Sum Chuen lodging scrip certificates at 11.40 a.m.

Acting Manager. SUN LIFE AFSURANCE CO. OF CANADA. RE-SETTLEMENT OF E. J. NORONHA'S CLAIM.

Dear Sir,

We have to acknowledge the and otherwise as the Direc- Inspection orders may be had receipt of your cheque for $30,000 tors may prescribe, to be on application to the undersigned.in settlement of our claimi registered as the

owners

of the shares respectively roprosented by such Scrip Certificates.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneer.

under the policies on the life of the late Mr. E. J. Noronha. We have also to acknowledge your **check for $1,878 in refund of the

8. That interest at the rate of premium paid before due dater

7. That interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum be allowed out of the profits of the Company on instal- ments paid in advance of the dates when the same become due, and that re- gistered holders of Scrip Certificates for New Shares. be entitled in respect off such New Shares to parti cipate in future dividende For on an equality with the old shares, in proportion to the instalments paid up, and from due dates for payment of same.

8 per centum per annum be charged on each instalment not punctually paid, and be paid with each such instal

ment.

9. That all moneys received from premium on the said New Shares he added to the Sterling Reserve Fund, The Hongkong & Shanghai

Banking Corporation,

A. G. STEPHEN,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th April, 1921.

We desire to thank you for your courtesy in settling this laim within the very short period of four days after production of probate.

Wishing your Company con- tinued success.

We are, dear Sir,

Yours faithfully, (Sd.) O. A. DA ROZA; (Sd) 0. A. YVANOVICH, Executors of the estate of the late E. J. NORONHA (deceased.) Hongkong, 16th April 1981.