TYRES!
TYRES!
TUBES!
NEW SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED.
Prices of Tyres and Tubes..
Prices.
Size.
M&ke.
Tyres.
Tubes.
$ C
5 C
28 x 3
Fisk (Clincher Motor cycle 25.00
9.000
31 x 4
Fisk Clincher,
60.00
13.00
31 x 4
Sioux (Clincher)
80.50
13.50
33 x 4
Dunlop (Straight side)
75.00
13.50
33 x 4
Sioux (Straight side)
88.50
13.50
34 x 4
Fisk (Clincher Pain tread)
60.00
15.50
34 x 4
Fisk (Straight side) N.S.
70.00
15,50
34 x 4
Sioux (S.S.)
90.00
15.50
34 x 4;
Dunlop (S.S.)
95.00
15.50
35 x 44
Dunlop (Clincher)
95.00 16.00
35 x 4;
U.S. Chain (S.S.)
100.00
16.00
37 x 5
Dunlop (Clincher or S.S.)
130.00
20.00
815 x 105
Sioux (Clincher)
75.00
14.00
880 x 120
ioux (Clincher)
105.00 17.50
THE DRACON MOTOR CAR CO.
24, Des Vœux Road, Central...
Tel. 482 & 3552.
AVIATION NOTES.
(By "Meteorite.") It was a happy thought that guided those thoughtful local airmen, whoever they may be to the recognition of the value of a re-union of ex-members of the three branches of the British Air Force now resident in the Colony, Perhaps in'no other direction did the late war furnish us with such a striking example of the aptitude of the British nation to meet its most pressing needs at an hour of danger, than in connection with the organization and sub- sequent successful operation of the British Aerial Force. Under exceptional circumstances there. Was called into existence an organisation to fill
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in the national defences and .it more than fulfilled expectations.
Tel. 482 & 3552.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC
CO. LTD.
Notice is hereby given that the Thirty second Ordinary General Meeting will be held at the Com-) pany's Offices, St. George'a Build- ing, on Saturday, 21st May 1921, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a State- ment of Accounts to 28th Febru- ary 1921, and electing Directora and Auditor. The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 14th to the 21st May, 1921, both days inclusive,
By order of the Board of
Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Ltd. Agents.
That fulfillment Hongkong, 4th May, 1921.
came only with a proper under- standing of the magnitude of the
task, and the placing of the coun- THE COWIE HARBOUR COAL
try's need before all considerations
of personal convenience or safety. The circumstances then existing gave rise to a high state efficiency; and it can be said that in no other branches of the military arm were there afforded greater opportun- ities of performing prodigious feats of individual valour. A common experience has for most of us the ingredients of mutual comrade. ship; the forthcoming re-union dinner for local aviators will posness a wealth of reminiscences all its own; and, if the formation of the local aero club has not given much scope for a sympathe- tic exchange of views, we are sure that the forthcoming function will more than fill the requirement in *this regard.
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In a news letter just received from the United states it is stated that in a De Haviland 4B air- plane, piloted by Lieutenant Paul T. Wager, the world's altitude:
COMPANY LIMITED.
SILIMPOPON COAL.
The undersigned are prepared to quote prices for best quality freshly mined SILIMPOPOŇ COAL, trimmed, inta Bunkers at SEBATTIK or SANDAKAN (British North Borneo) or to contract for regular Bunker Sup- plies for 6 or 12 months at favour- able rates.
Steamers calling at SEBATTIK or SANDAKAN exclusively for Bunkers are exempt from pay- ment of ordinary Port Charges. The minimum draft of water alongside the Company's Wharf at Sebattik is 24 feet at low water Spring Tides. Charts of Cowie Bay (Sobattik Harbour) and any required information concerning the port can be had on applica- tion to
BRADLEY & CO. LTD. Agents.
record for parachute jumping The COWIE HARBOUR COAL
was broken by Sergeant Ensel Chambers at Post Field on Washington's Birthday. At 1.45
the plane carrying Sergeant
were no
CO. LTD.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1921.
THE UNITED MOTOR CO. LTD.
33 & 35 DES VOEUX ROAD.
DISTRIBUTORS OF · SHI LL” GASOLINE
AN.D
GARGOYLE MOBILOILS.
Tyres and Accessories at reasonable prices. All of the above could be obtained at either of the following branches:-
EXILE GARAGE 33 & 35 Des Voeux Road HONGKONG MOTOR CO. 141 Praya East KOWLOON GARAGE Corner of Salisbury and Canton Roads.
Cars Garaged and repaired both in Hongkong and Kowloon under direct Supervision of trained European Motor Engineers,
Excellent Livery Service both HONGKONG and KOWLOON at reasonable rates.
ROPEWAYS LIMITED.
Economical Transport by Aerial Ropeways
Original Manufacturers of
ROE'S Patent System of Acrial Rope Tramways,
Contractors tendering for proposed reclamation and
removal of Morrison Hill sbould call on us.
ACEAL/REISS & CO.
(Reiss Bros., Ltd.)
No. 3, Queen's Building, Ice House St.
Telegrams: Aceal Hongkong.
Telephone: No. 673,
NOTICE.
THE AMERICAN MILK PRODUCTS CORPORATION has opened offices on the fourth floor of York Building, Chater Boul, Hongkong. in the interest of the "CARNATION " MILK PRODUCTS Co.
no
The ROBERT DOLLAR COMPANY are
longer the
agents for CARNATION CREAM" in China, and we beg to draw to the attention of the public that we are the sole authorized importers of this product for this district.
Interested parties will kindly make inquiry by calling on us at this office or through P.O Box No. 539.
AMERICAN MILK PRODUCTS CORP.,
Hongkong Branch Office.
Hongkong, 9th May, 1921.
obstacles nor barbed
Chambers as passenger, took off wire fences for within a half mile and gained an altitude of 22,200 as the wind dragged Sergeant feet above sea level at 2.45 p.m. Chambers at least a half mile
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Lieutenant Wagner was begin before he finally succeeded in THE Undersigned have received ning to feel the effects of the rarity of the atmosphere and lack cutting the chutes loose from bis
of oxygen at that altitude and harness. Neither Sergt. Cham- here nor Lieutenant Wagner felt turned to Sergt. Chambers and suggested that the jump had any ill effects from the trip. better be made. The Sergeant
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instructions to sell by Public Auction on
Saturday, the 14th May, 1921. commencing at 12 o'clock (noon) at their Sale Rooms, Duddell Street
A Few pieces of Jewellery and Silver-ware
comprising:-
One Diamond Cluster Tie pin One Pair Gold and Diamond Cuff Links
One Gold Watch and chain One Gold Wristlet watch Two Gold Cigarette cases
Also
was rather weak and liad The two tubes of hydrogen difficulty in climbing from the recommended by the Director of cockpit with the two chutes on the local Observatory as part of his back, but after several the additional equipment which attempts finally succeeded in get the station needs to moet ting in position to jump. When he the requirements of airmen, have was ready he nodded to Lieuten- arrived. This gas, which is much ant Wagner to stall the plane and lighter and consequently more Sergeant Chambers dropped off effective in its usefulness than into space. Due to extreme cold the ordinary coal gas used to and weakness from lack of distend ballong, will be used uxygen, Sergeant Chambers could for the elastic rubber balloonettes not function his arms properly with which the lo al observatory and had great difficulty in open- hopes to ascertain
the upper ing the chutes. It is believed atmospher cal Conditions of the that he fell at least 1,500 feet Colony. Two balloonettes will before he finally sncceeded in he used, one to be flown from the pulling the wire so that the 'chute observator and the other from a could be released. A stiff wind base to be decided later With from the north was blowing and these the velocity and direction, by "Ross" carried him 15 mites southeast of of the win s could be ascertained the point from which he left the and a cor ect judgment mede on plade. The landing made was comparison of the records reg- especially fortunate in that there istered at each point.
One Silver Tea set One Silver Ketile One Silver Cocktail shakor Ono Silver Jug
E. S. CORRELL, Manager.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE 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, Tools, Spares, etc. (To be put up in one Lot. Should the property bo not die- posed of in this manner, the plant will be sold piecemeal), Terms: Cash on delivery
N. B. Intending purchasers can travel by the train leaving Kow- loon at 9.15 a.m. and can return One Pair Prismatic Binoculare by the train leaving Sum Chuen
And
Terms: Cash on delivery.
LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
at 11.40 á.n),
Inspection orders may be had oi application to the undersigned.
-LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneer.
NOTICE.
NEW
ADVERTISEMENTS.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, LTD..
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE is hereby given that Jan EXTRAORDINARY MEET. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the Hongkong and Shanghai NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Banking Corporation will be held that the 48th Ordinary Yearly at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, Meeting of the Society, will be 00 SATURDAY, the 28th day of held at its Head Office, Nos. 3 and May, 1921, at NOON, for the pur-4, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong, pose of considering and if thought on Friday, May 27th, 1921, at fit of passing the following re-Neon, for the purpose of receiving solutions:-
the Report of the Directors to- gether with the Statements of Ac- 1. That the Directors of the count to 31st December, 1920, and
Hongkong and Shanghai of declaring Dividende, eto, Banking Corporation be and they are hereby re:Society will be Closed from 14th quested and authorised by
The Transfer Books of the
and on behalf of the share-May to 27th May, both days
Inclusive. holders of the Company to: take the steps necessary
By Order of the Board, for the introduction of an Ordinance into the Legisla- tive Council of the Colony,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.
BRITISH TRADERS' INSUR- ANCE CO., LTD.
WANTED.
WANTED. Ship's Surgeon and Wireless Operator. Apply P. O. Box 259.
WANTED~Board Residence. Single man requires board resid- ence in Hengkong. Must be quiet locality. Middle level preferred, Apply Box 561 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph."
WANTED.Lady Steno- typist socks position in any office. *Hongkong Apply Box 556 ofe Telegraph."
TO BE LET.
Strang
TO LET.--Flats in Tavri Build- ing, Nathan Road, Kowloon. No. 37, 2nd. Floor & No. 41, Ground Floor. Apply to J. P. Vasunia, |38, Wyndham Street, 1st Floor,
TO LET. — Nos. 2 and 3 "Victoria View" Middle Road, Kowloon Point, Apply to E Rumjahn, 6, Des Voeux Road Central.
of Hongkong and for the Hongkong, May 5th, 1921. enactment of the same by the Governor of Hongkong with the advice and cons nt of the Legislative Counc thereof to effect the amend- ments necessary to the
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Ordinances under which the Company is incorporat-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. ed and carrying on business so as to allow of the capital that the 55th Ordinary Yearly of the Company being from Meeting of the Company will be time to time increased from held at its Head Office Nos. 3 and 20 millions of dollars the 4, Queen's Buildings, Hongkong. present authorised capital on Friday, May 27th, 1921, at of the Company to 50 12.30 p.m., for the purpose of millions of dollars.
receiving the Report of the Direc-have
2. That the Capit 1 of the tors together with the Statements Hongkong and Shanghai of Account to 31st December Banking Corporation be 1920, end of declaring Dividends, forthwith increased from etc.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.
Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
$15,000,000 to $20,000,000 by The Transfer Books of the the creatio of 40,000 New Company will be losed from Shares of $125 each to be 14th May to the 27th May, both issued at the price of £70 days inclusive. on the terms after mention- ed. Shareholders on the Eastore Registers to pay | for their allotments at the cate of exchange for the Company's demand Bille on London on the day on which the instalments are due. 3. That the said New Sharee be in the first instance, in such manner as the Direc- tors shall prescribe for that purpose, offered to sbare- holdors in the proportion of
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN one New Share for every that the 52nd Ordinary Yearly three shares of which on the Meeting of the Company will be 23th day of May, 1921, Shareholders
shall ro-
THE CHINA FIRE INSUR-
ANCE CO., LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
heid at its Head Office Nos. 3 and
1
NOTICE.
ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.
The following Competitions
been arrranged,
14th, 15th & 10th May. Bogey Pool for Gentlemen over Old Course. Entrance fee $1.
Bogey Fool for Ladies over Relief course, Entrance fee 50c.
Monday, 16th May. Mixed Foursome Competition over Old Course Modal Play. Entrance fee $1.
Play may commence after 12.45 p.m.
The course will be reserved for this Competition from 12.45 to - 2 p.in.
By Order of the Committee
J. B. ROSS,
Hon. Secretary,
NOTICE.
EX-SERVICE ASSOCIATION.
spectively be the registered 4, Queen's Buildings on Friday,
At a meeting convened by H.E, Holders, and that any New May 27th, 1921, at 12.45 p.m., for
the purpose of receiving the Ro- The General Officer Commanding, Shares not accepted by Shareholders within the port of the Directors together Sir G. M. Kirkpatrick, K. C. B., time limited by the Directors with the Statements of Account KC.S.I. in the R. A. Theatre, for that purpose be disposed to 31st December 1920, and of Hongkous, at 5.30 p.m. on Thurs- of and allotted by the Direct- declaring Dividends, etc.
day, April 21st, 1921, it was
ors in such manner and at The Transfer Books of the unanimously devided to form an such price as in their dis. Company will be Closed from 14th Ex-Service Association in Hong- cretion they shall think May to 27th May, both daye kong and China under the title best in the interests of the inclusive.
of:
Company.
4. That the payment of the
sum of £70 per share for
each of the said New Shares
be made as follows, viz.
By Order of the Board,
C. MONTAGUE EDE,
General Manager.
1st instalment of £35 on the Hongkong, May 5th, 1921.
1st day of July, 1921, 2nd'
and final instalment of £35
on the 1st day of October, 1921.
THE CANTON INSURANCE
OFFICE LIMITED.
"THE BRITISH LEGION" HONGKONG & CHINA BRANCH. which it is hoped all Ex-Service Men or Women, of whatever rank will join.
A pamphlet setting out the objects of the Legion and forms of application for Membership and Associate Membership may be bad on application to the
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer,
BRITISH LEGION,
14, Pedder Stroot,
*HONGKONG,
5. That the Directors issuo to Shareholders, holding shares less than, or not a NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. multiple of three, a fraction-
The fortieth Ordinary Yearly al certificate in respect of Meeting of shareholders will be each share less than three held at the Offices of the under or in excess of a multiple signed on Thursday, the 19th of three and allot one New May 1921, at Noon. Share to every person who
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM The Transfer Books and Regis ASSOCIATION OF HONGKONG. sball produce three suchter of Members of the Company: Fractional Certificates on will be closed from the 5th May or before the 1st day of
to the 19th May, both days July, 1921, and pay the first inclusive. instalment in respect there-
of.
At this Meeting a Resolution 6. That after payment of the will be proposed dealing with the
first instalment, and pend- Committee,
remuneration. to the Consulting
ing payment of the remain- ing instalment, Berip Certi- ficates in such form as the Directors may determine
be issued in respect of such
JARDINEMATHESON & CO., LTD.
Genersi Agente.
New Shares entitling the Hongkong, 29th April, 1921. holders on payment of the remaining instalment, and subject to such other terms: as to approval, date for lodging scrip certificates and otherwise as the Direc- tors may prescribe, to be registered as the owners of the shares respectively represented by such Scrip Certificates.
REPULSE BAY HOTEL.
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 Bérip Certificates for Now Shares be entitled in respect of such New Shares to parti cipate in future dividends on an equality with the old shares, in proportion to the instalments paid up, sand) from due dates for payment of same.
BANK HOLIDAY WHIT MONDAY
A DINNER DANCE WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY THE 16TH MAY, 1921.
8. That interest at the rate of 8 per cemum per annum be charged on cach instalment not punctually paid, and bo paid with each such instal- iment.
9. That all moneys received from premium on the said New Shares be added to the Storling Reserve Fund. The Hongkong & Shanghai
Banking Corporation,
A. G. STEPHEN,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th April, 1921.
For
The FOURTH ORDINARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- ING of the Constitutional Reform Association of Hongkong will be beld in the Theatre on WEDNES DAY, 11th day of May, 1921, at 6.15 p.m., for the following purposes:
To receive the. Report of the Committee and Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1920. To consider the following resolutione:
(1) That all non-Chinese members of the Legislative, Council be elected.
(2) That a larger electoral body be, adopted in the case of all such bon-Chineso members with the exception of the Representative of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce.
(3) That there be an Unofficial majority on the Legislative Council with such safeguarde as are provided in the Constitution of Ceylon.
(4) That a petition be sent to the House of Commons asking for the support of the Members in securing the above change in the Legislative Council.
To elect the Officers and Com- mittee for the ensuing year.
By order of the Committee.
L. M. WHYTE,
Hop, Becretary. Hongkong, 4th May, 1921.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.