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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

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DIVIDEND NOTICE.

NOTICE IS BEREBY GIVEN

that an INTERIM DIVID END has been declared in respect of the Enancial year ending on the 31st December 1923 and will

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1923.

HONGKONG BOXING HUGHES & HOUGH

ASSOCIATION.

First Tournament of the Season.

TO-DAY. MONDAY, November 12th. al

9.12 p.m. at the THEATRE ROYAL

MAIN EVENTS. Fifteen round Contest for the

- AUCTIONEERS

AND

GENERAL BROKERS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Publie Anction (for Account of the Cop cerged),

on WEDNESDAY, the 14th November, 1923, com

O LET. Modern European be payable on the 19th November Welterweight Championship of mencing at 2.39 pm, at their Sales

House, with Garden at No. 5, 123 as to SEVENTYFIVE (5) the Colony and Scott Harston Peace Avenue Homuntin, esn be CENTS per Share on the "OLD" Belt

to SIXTY (60) accupied immediately. For rarti shares and as culars. Apply Box 995 "Hong-CENTS per share on the "NEW"

shares (1922 Issue). Long Telegraph."

To

O LET. High-class SIDENCES (East Buildings), opposita "Sai Terrace, Nathan Road, loon three-roomed flats,

with bath, water ventilated. closet, kitchen and servants quar- ters. For particulars apply to Mr. Lai Chak, No. 14. Queen's Road Central.

RE- View Fae Kow. well

C

ENTRAL offices to let Top floor S Des Vorur Road from the Central Vacant 10th. November. Apply Inter- national Trade Developer 8 Des! Youx Road, Central.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE OR TO LET

"THE

TOWERS"-20

BROADWOOD ROAD-Furnish- ed or unfurnished, five bedrooms with bathrooms, all modern en- veniences, recepti: a rooms, smek- ing room etc.. garden and tennis court. Apply instead & Davis, Alexandra Buildin

LOST.

LOST in Kowloon on evening

of 7th. instant Airedale Fun. Answers to the name of "Fenttie." Finder please communicate with Stone, Canton Villas. Phone K. 739.

OST-On the 5th November The C/Order ud by Banque de l'Indr-Chine, Heng- kong, for $1427 03 in our favour. Finder please communicate to Cie.

Commerciale d'Extreme

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 12th to the 17th November 1923. both days inclusive.

For THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LTD.

WALTER J. HAWKER,

Secretary, Hongkong. 31st October 1923.

Note

The utmost mediated Interic Lividend of 75 cents per share on the "Old" shares will be petit also to those persons who shult, in accordance with the Scheme for Amalgamation with The Shanghai Hotels. Limited become Shareholders in this

Company.

Note. -

A. B. Dixon, H.M.S. "Cicala,”

5

Sergt. Tribe, R.G.A.

Ten round Lightweight

Contest

NOTICE.

Miss Annie Wallace Deceased.

PERSONS

claims

having against the estate of the are named deceased are TO- quested to forward the same to the Undersigned.

J. H. SETH. Messrs. Percy Smith. Seth

& Fleming.

TO-DAY'S MISCELLENY.

Reams, No. 8. Das Vœux Road Corner of Ice House Strest. Valuable Teakwood and Blackwood Furniture and Household Sundries, &c. &c. &c.

A remarkable discovery follow- Comprising:

fed the sale of an article of Dizing Suites, Chesterfield Sofaa.

Dresden " china recently at Armchairs (new), Tea Tablas a sale at 7, Chesterfield-gardens. Teakwood Beds, large and small Mayfair. The article realised A. B. Hines, H.M.S. "Diomede."Wardrobes. Dressing Tables and 150 guineas, but it was discovered Chairs, Washstands, etc. Side by the purchaser, Mr. Albert boards, Dinner Waggons, Crockery Amor, the antiquary, that the finest and Glass Ware, Cutlery, Carpets figure is perhaps the and Rugs, Electro-plated Ware specimen of Chelsea-ware ever Ens and the Electric Reading lamps, Teakwood made, and is One Heavyweight, one middle Screens, Blackwood Teapors. Har Lion." valued at a sum maning weight, one Bantamweight and ble-tap Flower Stands, Side Tables into thousands of pounds, one featherweight contest each|

and Cabinets, etc., etc of six rounds.

Y.

Pie. Flynn, 2nd. Battalion. The King's Regiment

Also

Booking at Koutrie's; Members on the Sth. November, General Public from the 9th. November.

USUAL PRICES

A Bard will be in attendance. Next Tournament December 1st. 1903, at the Theatre Royal.

It is intended, by reason of the difference me rude, beluven the "d" and the "New" shares in the amount of In torin Iridend, to place the NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES "Old" and the “Nez” shurex un the same feuding us to Future Lividends,

Beautiful selection of

English drapery and linen.. Italian silk.

sold by gard

at the cheapest prices ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL

Room 23.

only three days.

NOTICE.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTI

AND

CHINA, MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consigneos per Company Steamer

„Also One Piano by Challen and Son, London. (Full Particulars from Catalogue)

Terms: Cash on delivery.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.. Hiomakona. 7th Nov, 1929.

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DO NOT MISS-

ROCHA'S

POPULAR AUCTION SALES Every Tuesday Thursday

& Saturday At 2.30 p.m Specialist is the Valuation of Household and Office Furniture DA ROCHA'S MART

"SARPEDON “ are hereby notified that the Cargo wil be discharged into Holis Wharf Kowloon, where it will he at Consignee's risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at 2A, D'Aguilar St. Phone 293 Holt's wharf: The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godow;

un and after 12th. November.

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EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

CROWN PRINCE

Amsterdam, Nov. 10. The Dutch Government officially states that the ex-Crown Prince left Wieringen in the morning, accompanied only by an aide-de-camp. and crossed the German frontier en route to his property at Dels in Silesia.

The ex-Crown Prince was travelling by motor car.. The exact apot where he crossed the German frontier has not transpired... Paris, Nov. 10. Prior to the announcement of the ex-Crown Prince's departure for Germany, it was intimated, not that an Allied Note would be pre- sented to the Netherlands Government, bat, that each Allied minister would to-day make the most friendly representations expressing his Government's concern last the ex-Crown Prince be permitted to lesve Holland.

Earlin, Nov. 10.

The German Government has defnitely permitted the ex-Crown Prince to retire to his estate at Del. Ha travels by motor car throughout and does not pass Berlin.

Paris, Nov. 10-

The Note from the Ambassadors' Conference was banded ta the German Charge d'Affaires last night. It demands explanation of grave newspaper reports that the Reich has granted the ex-Crown Prince permission to return to Germany.

The Hague. Nov. 10.

A 'communique states that the French, Belgian, British, Italian and Japanese Ministers this morning presented the Dutch Foreign Minister with a Nate calling attention to the Dutch Government's res- ponsibility in designating a domicile for the ex-Crown Prince and hoping that it would not hesitate to take immediately all special neces- sary measures.

There was nothing in the cata- logue to indicate that the figure was any other but an ordinary specimen of China. The entry was as follows-Lot 629. Dresden China group of female the provisions of Dutch law and the question of obligations under

zure with lion, with pink and International law was not involved in this particular case.

Amsterdam, Nov. 11. gilt decoration, on scroll, shaped

The Crown Prince's departure was carried out very secretly. base, flowers in relief, and the ap- ple-gren and gilt stand for same Eren the Ministry of the Interior, which superviced the refugee. Thirty-one inches bigh." Caa, was unaware that their bird had flown until several hours after his and the Lion" has been consi- departure. It appears that the Bargemaster of Wieringen late last dered by the leading authorities night crdered a small steamer to await at four this morning to on China to be à splendid specimen convey himsels and the Crown Prince to the mainland. The latter rf the Red Anchor" period of was most composed when he boarded the steamer and distributed steamer proceeded about 1760, and it has been re-souvenirs amongst a handful of officers. The viewed by Chaffers and Litchfield to Eayckluis, where the Crown Prince and Borgemaster continued in their work on Chios.

their jarey in two motor-cars. They crossed the German frontier at noon, where the Crown Prince dropped his pilot, in the person of the Burgemaster, and is at present making a non-stop

Mr. Van Karrebeek, replying, pointed out that a fixed domicile was allotted to the ex-Crown Prince during his stay in the country. but the Dutch Government was not competent to restrain him from leaving Hoiland. The position of the ex-Crown Prince was subject

to date back to the time of Monetezuma, and was probably

Face to

In the storage-rooms of the Oels, Silesia.

The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courent points out that the respon- Ethnographic Museum.in Vienna.] old treasures have been discover-sibility for prevecting the departure does not rest with Holland, but ed, among them being an Old she does not like such strangers, and once departed she will, art Mexican banner which is declared easily allow readmission.

Berlin. Nov. 11. Replying to the Allied Note, the German Government states the among the trophies which Cortez ex-Crown Prince requested permission to return to Germany and the Optional cargo will be landec. THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB sent to Charles V. The banner Government was unable to find juridical practical reasons for re- has the form of a large outspread fasing him. in his capacity un 21 German citizen, permisaicu to y N Extra Gymkhana is fixed fun, and at the same time imitates retard. It, therefore, empowered its representatives abroad for Saturday 1st. December the shape of a bird with out furnish him with a passport authorising re-entry into Germany.

The chief part 1923, Draft Programmes and spread wing. Entry Forms may be obtained at consisted of the breast-feathers, Race Course. Hongkong Club and|shining greengolden, from a kind of bumming-bird sacred Pro-to the

Fuch Aztecs. For

iers than 30 piume-work Entries close on 17th. Nov. 1923 459 breastskins of that bird were

necessary.

It is said to be the only banner of the kind that remains.

unless notice has been given pror to steamer's arrival.

AK broken chafed, and damage goods Are to be left in the Godowns, where they will examined on any Tuesdays and

Orient, 8 Gresson Street, Hope ADAME Flint wishes to in- Fridays between the hours of Causeway Bay Stables

LUDR.

HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S

SOCIETY.

NOTICE.

Practice Dances.

MEMBERS are reminded that

the Practice Dances will take place at the City Hall on

form her Customers that Madame Jeanne Busschaert is nu ner connected with the firm.

The Cathedral Hall.

9.13 p.m. TUESDAY, November. 27th 1923. The Hongkong Male Voice Choir. assisted by prominent local artistes.

Tuesdays, 13th. 20.h. and 27th. MASSAGE HALL

instant. Admission only by slips attached to the Bali Invitation

Cards.

By order,

D. K. BLAIR,

Hon. Secretary.

MRS. S. UZLNOYE, Ixpert Kasse 139

ST Queen's Road Central

tad. Floor

WORLD THEATRE.

TO-DAY ONLY

Robinson-Cole Pictures

presents

"SILENT YEARS"

The Spirit of

"MOTHER ETERNAL"

YOU WILL THRILL AND THROB

When you see this vivid romance of the St Lawrene river country of canada, In this simple rugged setting Man'selle Jo. Unselfish and self-sacrificing, Dogelle, her adopted daughter. a capricious, fascin- ating little witch, and Tom Gavot, a manly young backwoodsman, fight their way to a happy destiny.

Played By An All-Star Cast Including

ROSE DIONE

TULLY MARSHALL.. PAULINE STARKE Usual Price, Booking at the Theatre

10.45 2.m. and noon within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left be steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the

Special St.

Kranke.

Andrew's

19th November. will be subject THE COWIE HARBOUR

tc rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the under 3rd signed on or before the December, or they will not be recognised.

J

COAL CO., LTD.

SILIMPOPON COAL

ANTI-SUBMARINE DEVICES.

London, Nor. 10.

ta

The

A: the Lord Mayor's banquet. Admiral Beatty, responding for the Navy, declared that the development of anti-submarine devices was more than keep pace with the submarine, so much so that to the Power commanding the surface of the ses the submarine would not be a great menace and the capital ship was a match for any ship or weapon that could be brought against it. He strongly defend- ed the Singapore plan. Australia required protection as much or Io pronouncing sentence of more than in the past. The same might be said of India and the death on a woman at the High Crown Colonies. If insurance was wise, if our interests were to be Court at Glasgow Lord Alness properly safeguarded Singapore must be brought up-to-date. (better known, perhaps, as Mr. Admiralty would do all in their power to assist in the development Robert Munro. the former of such naval forces. as the Dominions might feel themselves able to HE uudersigned are prepared Secretary for Scotland ), departed create. THE

to quote prices for best somewhat from the formula used; General Heart, responding on behalf of the Air Force, said the quality freshly mixed Silimpopon on such occasions. He did not Home Defense Force was already considerably stronger than it was Coal, trimmed into Bankers at make use of the phrase: "And twelve months ago, and it would monthly increase its strength unti Sebattik or Sandakan (British may the Lord bave mercy on eventually it would be.fifty-two squadrons strong, comprising about North Borneo), and to contract your soul" with which all judges six hundred first-line machines. for regular Supplies of cargo conclude the dread pronounce- lots at favourable rates.

ment. Instead, he closed with the Steamers calling at Sebattik phrase: "And this I pronounce Sandakan exclusively for for doom." In doing so he revived Bunkers are exempt from pay-old Scots terms which were once ment of ordinary Port Charges used by the dempster whose office Tue minimum draft of water bas long been done away with. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN alongside the Company's Wharf

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Agents. 12th. November, 1923.

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO. LIMITED.

(Incorporated in England)

or

to Shareholders in thejat Sebattik is 26 feet at low water above named Company that the Spring Tides. Charts of Cowie Special Resolution to wind up Bay (Sebattik Harbour) and any

ARMISTICE DAY IN US.A.

Washington, Nov. 11, Armistice Day messages have been issued by President Coolidge and ex-President Woodrow Wilson. The President saja "if there is be peace on earth it will be because there is justice on earth." Mr. Wilson, addressing the American people directly by wirelessly for the first time since he left the White House declared .Messrs. A Holt and Com-that America's attitude after war was “deeply ignoble, cowardly and the Company and the Extra-required information concerning pany shipowners, of Liverpool, dishonourable." He said that Franes and Italy had made ordinary te-olution providing the Port may be had of who have a large fleet (known as paper of the Versailles Treaty and that the way wherein the United for the distribution or sale of the application to

the Blue Funnel Line) trading States could show its true appreciation and significance of Armistice chiefly in the East. are about to Day was by resolving to pot self-interest away and to formulate and erect new buildings of great act upon higher ideals of international policy. He pointed out tot height in Liverpool at a cost of the buget estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1924,

Company's holding of Shares in

the Honzkroz Tramways Limited (Incorporatet in Hongkong) of

GIBB, LIVINGSTON &

CO. LTD. Agents.

wasty

which notice has been given to The Cowle Harbour Coal Co., Ed. 1.000.000. Mr. Arnold Thornler amount to $1,680,000,000, of which was $20,000,000 under the late

the Shareholders having been confirmed and passed the Registers of Stareholders in the above named Company both in London and in Hongkong will, remain open until the 30th day of November 1923 for the purpose of registering transfers of Shares after which date the Faid Rezisters will be closed and the Liquidator will proceed to a distribution of the assets of this! Company among the person appearing as Shareholders upon. the said Registers in accordance with their rights and with the said Extraordinary Resolution. W. F. SIMMONS, For and on behalf of EDWARD KITCHIE MORRISS,

Liquidator. Hongkong, 5th Nov. 1923.

RADIO-MAGNAVOX Loud

Speakers and" Amplifiers.) Batteries, Insulators, Crystals, Aerial Wines. and all other parts. DE SOUSA & CO., LTD., Bt. George's Bldg, 2nd Floor, Tel No. Central 1264.

LIGHTING

WE shall be pleased to sur mit designs for any special Work.

ARCHITECTS DESIGNS CARRIED OUT IN DETAIL

FITTINGS FOR EVERY PURPOSE IN STOCK

ELECTRICAL DEPT.

THE HONGKONG, HOTEL

COMPANTAI

of Messrs. Briggs and The roley. President Harding's estimate last March. The appropriations for and Mr. Herbert Rowse. Lever-almost all Government departments were to be reduced. poul. architects

THE COMING ELECTION.:

London, Nov. 11.

bave. teen -accessful in a competition. in which several distinguishel "arc- hitects took part, for a design for the building, which is to be The Sunday papers teem with runicurs and speculation in regard erected in Waler-st, Liverpool. to the nearness of the general election and the extent of the pro- Waile Mr. Arnold Thornles was the tection proposals The Guvernment' are key to submit. designer of the Dock Barda quick appeal to the electorate is urged in some directions, others offices, and more recently of the decry the idea of a snap election before the public is enabled to study Ulster Parliament Hous

proposals which hare not yet beta published. Among the lead- ing organs the Sunday Times regarda Premier Baldwin's action re- committing the Conservatives to protection as a great blunder, and The arrival of the Duchess of is strongly hostile to a general protective tariff. It believes it to Acéta in England, on her way be politically fatal and opines that necessary-steps to protect the home from the Fast, with a nine-home market in order to reduce unemployment could be carried out year-old nero hoy marcot is a under the safeguarding of the Industries Act, without creating rugs reminder of one of the political chaos. The paper condemns the Ides of, a dissolution and fashions of the 18th century in declares that reports received from headquarters are not encourag emert society. The period when

every great family ba its dwarfing, and urges the postponement eves at a loss of some prestige. or jester was followed by another in which every society woman

AIR CIRCUS - TRAGEDY S had a negro pare whose arecíali

A New York, Nøy, duly it was to bring ber ber

The much advertised Army and Navy siz diren chocolate of a morning or to take thedsands of spectators, was marred by an scciden her dogs out for an airing A which, caught by good, many mentions of these

black manots are to be found in fastened to the gro the novels and memors of the all let go except one

Attended