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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The undersigned, going home on leave, bega to inform that Mr. LESDOS has been appointed Joeal Agent of the Compagnie des
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
NOTICE.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,
"
NOTICE is hereby given that ANDREW HARPER & SON have ceased to be the authorized dealers of this Company for Hongkong and South China as from the 26th day of January, 1928.
FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTICE.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1928.
LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS
6
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have recolved instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion
TO-DAY,
the 27th February, 1928, commencing at 2:30 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street.
A Quantity of Silver and Plated Ware,
Comprising:
Prize Cups, Tea Pots, Trays. NOTICE is hereby given that Manicure Sets, Inkstands, Dishes,
Thongkong Telegraph. Messageries Maritimes, with ef- WALLACE HARPER & CO., LTD. Vases, Napkin Rings, etc., etc.,
and apcure the co-opera- tion of its readere in
buying your goods.
Prepaid
Advertisements
25 WORDS FOR $1.00
131.56 if not prepaid) The following replies are await Ing collection:~
295, 300, 301, 305, 306, 315
FOR SALE.
feet from the 25th instant,
G.
(Sgd) J. LIMAGE,
Agent.
R.
HONGKUNG TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE.
The institute will re-open on Students Thursday, March 1st. joining Classes held at Queen's College will be enrolled at the Education Department only; those joining Classes held at the Central British School, Kowloon, will be enrolled at that School.
Entry Forms may be obtained at the Education Department or the Central British School.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
The Final Dividend declared for the Year ending 31st December, 1927, at the rate of Three Pounds Sterling together with a Bonus of Two Pounds Sterling is payable on and after the 27th February, 1928, FOR SALE--Packard 7-seater at the Offices of the Corporation Car recently overhauled and re-where Shareholders are requested to painted in first class condition. apply for Warrants. $1,500. Apply Hongkong Hotel By Order of the Court of Directors,
Garage.
TO LET
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Second Floor of WHITEAWAYS
BUILDING..
have been appointed our authoris- ed dealers for Hongkong and South China, as from the 1st day of February, 1928.
FORD MOTOR CO.
THE HONGKONG. & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD..
NOTICE.
If the Marine Boiler left on Kowloon Marine Lot No. 49 by See To Ming is not claimed and removed within fourteen (14) daya, same will be sold to defray expenses. -
F. II. CRAPNELL,
Secretary. Hongkong, 24th February, 1828.
FANLING HUNT.
STEEPLECHASES.
SATURDAY.. 3rd March, 1928. First Race 3 p.m.
ADMISSION
$1.00
Public Enclosure
Ladies Free. Admission to Subscribers En- closure on production of badge only. A. C. HYNES, Chief Manager. Hongkong. 25th Feb. 1928,
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
Bealed Tenders will be received at the office of the O.C., R.A.S.C. Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Hongkong until 12 noon on the dates stated for the undermention- ed services for the periods.as
Moderate Rental, all conveniences, lease if desired. APPLY-Manager. Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd. stated :----
PREMISES TO LET.
GARAGE TO LET.-Owner wants to share garage, with owner driver. Locality Austin Road, opp. Whit- field Barracks Kowloon. Rental $17.00
For One Year commenting
1st. April 1928 (----- Barcack Services 9th March, 1928.
For Three Months commencing'
1st April, 1928:
Onions and Mustard),
Her moni · including | General Supplies "A" (Potatoes,) cleaner. Apply Box No. 33i, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."
TO LET.-Nos. 4 and 4A Duddell Street. Apply 40 CLUB
the LUSITANO from the 1st March.
TO LET.-One European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong. Apply to 32, Kennedy Road.
COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7. Queen's Road Central, also two nmail offices in 1A, Chater Rond. Apply E, D, Sassoon and Company, Ltd.
13th March, 1928.
Tendor forms and any necessary Information may be obtained at the above affice between the hours of 10 a.m, and 1 p.m. daily, except Sundays.
THE HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE FORTY-FIRST ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE. APARTMENTS TO LET-Glen-HOLDERS will be held at the Office enly Hotel No. 3, Glenculy, near of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & centre, new management. To let, Co., Ltd., on Wednesday, the 29th rooms with bathroom attached, ex February, 1928, at noon, for the cellent cuisine, moderate rate. Ap ply to Mrs. Vesser. Telephone purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended TO LET. From end of March to December 31st, 1927. October, Peak, One European THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the furnished HOUSE with three bed- Company will be CLOSED from rooms, electricity, gas and flush. Friday, the 17th February, 1928, Five minutes from Peak Station, to Wednesday, the 29th February Apply to Box 327 care of "Hong- | 1928, BOTH DAYS INCLUSIVE. kong Telegraph."
By order of the Board of Directore,
·F. IL CRAPNELL,
Secretary. Hongkong, 13th Feb. 1928,
980.
TO LET.-To rent Furnished new five room detached house with Garage. On lower level overlook- ing sea, fifteen minutes from Cen- tral Flush Toilet, running hot and cold water, Kelvinator. For six months from April.· Rent mo- |- 'dorate. Apply Box No. 380, care of "Hongkong Telegraph.".
"SEE LAZARUS TO SEE WELL'
N. LAZARUS. Hongkong's Only European Optician.
* Manager -Ralph A. Cooper
M. A. G. A, Registered. Optometrist By Canadian Govt Exam (Personal Attention.)
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LED.
Subscribers can introduce Two Ladies Free and Two Non-mein- bera at $5.00 each.
Tickets obtainable from Dr. F. Pierce Grove, Alexandra Buildings.
Special Trains leave Kowloon 2.00 pm: Return from Fanling 6.00 p.m. Return Fare 1st Class $1.50. 2nd Class 90 cents
FREE PARKING FOR MOTOR CARS.
WAR. DEPARTMENT CONTRACTS.
·Scaled tenders will be received at the office of the O.C., R.A.S.C.. Headquarters Victoria Barracks, Hongkong until 12 o'clock noon on the dates stated, for the under- mentioned services for the periods! as stated:-
For, one year commencing 1st April, 1928.
Transport Services 12th March, 1928.
For six months commencing lat April, 1928. .
Meat, 8th March, 1928. Hospital Supplies, 8th March, 1928.
Indian Supplies, 8th March, 1929.
General Supplies B-9th March, 1928,
Fuel, 9th March, 1928. Forage, 9th March, 1928. Tender forms and any necessary information may be obtained at the above office between the hours of 10 am, and 1 p.m. daily, except Sundays,
محمد
also
Crystal Table Sets, and Several Pieces of Cut Glass. "Two English-make Glass. Showcases."
On View on Day of Sale., Terms: Caali on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, Feb. 22, 1928.
f
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions from The Official Re- ceiver, Supreme Court, to sell by Public Auction,
TO-DAY.
the 27th February, 1928, 'at 2.30 p.m.
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street,
1 Gold Watch and 1 Gold Chain, 1 Gold Ring with 3 Cat's Eye
Stones: J
1.Gold Ring,
1 Gold Ring with 1 Sapphire and
12. Diamonds.
1 Gold Ring with 1 Diamond. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
PUBLIC AUCTION
PARTICULARS AND CON- DITIONS OF SALE
OF THE
VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY Situate in the Peak District In the Colony of Hongkong.
*and
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA & AUSTRALIA LINE,
фуций
M.S. "TENNESSEE”
cargo
20
The above vessel having arrived from Norway via porta on 28th Feb- ruary, consignoes of hereby notified that all goods. are boing landed at their risk into the nba-hazardous, hazardous and/or extra hazardous godowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Co., Ltd., when and/or from REGISTERED IN THE LAND the wharf delivery may be obtained. OFFICE AS THE REMAINING Goods not cleared by the 4th March PORTION OF RURAL BUILD- will be subject to rent. ING LOT NO. 2 TOGETHER All broken, chafed and damaged WITH THE DWELLING HOUS, packages are to be left in the godown where they will be examined on 3rd | March në 10 am. THEREON KNOWN AS
TÙNG SHUI To be Sold by PUBLIC AUCTION
on THURSDAY, the First day of March, 1928, at 3 o'clock p.m.
by
Messrs. HUGHES & HOUGH, Ltd. Auctioneers. At their Auction Rooms, in Ice House Street, Victoria, Hongkong. Vacant Possession 31st March, 1928.
"
No claims will be admitted. unless notified and/or application for auTVOY made in writing seven days after landing of the goods, or in any case before the goods are taken delivery of, Claims will not be recoverable un- lean completa accounts are sent in within fourteen days of final dis- charge of vessel,
No fire insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever,
Bills of Lading will be counteraign- ed by
THORESEN & CO., LTD,
Agents. Hongkong, 27th February, 1928. SINGAPORE BASE.
REALLY A MINIATURE DOCKYARD.
The property consists of:- All that piece or parcel of ground having an area of 91,381
London, Feb. 25. square feet registered in the Land) Mr. S. V. Goodall, lecturing at Office as the Remaining Portion of the Institute of Professional Civil Rural Building Lot No. 2 together Servants on "Admiralty Floating with all the messunges or tene Dacks," said that Singapore was miniaturo dockyard. In ments and other erections thereon really n
and addition to equipment necessary and the rights, easements appurtenances thereto belonging for docking operations it hnd a and all the estate and interest of sunll power station for supplying the Vendor in and to all the said locked ships, also a repair' factory, housing accommodation for the premises.
dockmaster and crew and, domestic machinery giving cooking and other facilities for docked ships when their own arrangements wore out uf action.-Neuter.
10-
For further particulars apply Messrs. WILKINSON & GRIST, Vendors' Solleitors, or to
+
Messra, HUGHES & HOUGH, Ltd., Auctioneers,
· LAMMERT BROS...B, Des Voeux Rd. Central, Victoria,
Auctioneera.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received instructiona to sell by Public Auc- tion,
TO-DAY,
the 27th February, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddell Street,
1 Camera,
Photo Shell Camera...
1 Combination Camera.
1 Universal Camera. 1.Magnesiumi Lamp.
1 Tripod.
30 Boxes Plates.
10 Boxes Developer. 5 Boxes Brooches,
10 Rolls Button Plates:
and
A Selection of Red Seal Records,
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LÁMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION. The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by. Public Auction
com-
on, TUESDAY, the 28th February, 1928, mencing at 2.45 p.m., at No. 25, Humphreys Building, Hanoi Road, Kowloon
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture. (Particulars from Catalogue). On view from Monday, the THE HONGKONG, CANTON
27th February, 1923. AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
Auctioneers,
THE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH ORDINARY MEETING
PUBLIC AUCTION. 7
of SHAREHOLDERS in the Com-
The Undersigned have received any will be held at the Office of instructions to sell by Public the Company, No, da, Des Voeux Auction Road, on TUESDAY, 28th Febru- ary, 1928, at NOON, for the pur- pose of receiving a Report of the the 29th February, 1928, commenc- Directors, together with a State-ing at 10 a.m., at their Sales Room, ment of Accounts, and electing Duddell Street." Directors and Auditors.
Notice is hereby given that the
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Thirty-Ninth Ordinary General Meeting will be held at the Com-Company will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, 15th February, pany's Offices, P. and O. Building, on Friday, 16th March, 1928, at 12 to TUESDAY, 28th February, noon, for the purpose of prosent 1928, both days inclusive, during ing the Report of the Directors which period no transfer of sharos together with a Statement of Ac- can be registered. counts to 31st. December, 1927, and electing Directors and Audi- tors.
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from 3rd. March, 1928 to 16th. March; 1928, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered..
By Order of the Board of Directors,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON AND
CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hongkong, 24th, Feb., 1928.
By Order
of the Board of Directors,
JOHN ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 4th February, 1928." MISS BIGGINS, -CSMM.G.-
(Chartered Society of Massage and Medical Gymnastics
`London.) Massage." Medical Electricity, Romadial Exercises, Apply Helena May Institute,
on WEDNESDAY,
A Large Quantity of Provisions. Wines and Miscellaneous Goods (to be sold in small lots to suit
purchasers). A
And
60 Brass Hanging Lamps with Glass Chimneys and Shades,
4 Cases Clocks." :-
14 Cases Printing Inks.
4 Rolls Diamond-Shape Wire
Netting (80ff; x^4ft.)..
1 Bag Bolts and Nuts
1 Case Hymn Books:
2 Cusen Crown Córkaz
1 Case Crown Cork Re-sealera
2 Packages Personal Effects.
1 Case "Byd" Glass folders,
8-Cases Flavouring- Essences. 1 Case Canned Sardinea. 2 Cases Cigarette Boxes, Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMENT BROS,,
Auctioneers, Hongkong, Feb. 24, 1928,
Hongkong.
Hongkong. 2181 January, 1928.
CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.
4. Duddell Street.
If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.
E. V. M. B. de BOUSA;
EXPERT MASSEUR.
Cures Rheumatism. Nervous- ness and all kinds of chronic ailments.
Madmae H. MORITA. Madame E. AKAJI,
23. Wyndham St. Tel. 0.4395.
HERATA AND MENI.
MASSAGE, CHIROPODY.
und MANICURE,
2nd Floor, Yee Sang Fat Building. Queen's Road Central.
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QUEEN'S THEATRE.
CHARLIE
CHAPLIN
THE
In
CIRCUS
Starting SUNDAY
March 4th
THE HONGKONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
(Established 1889)
OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN
is Page 3 of the
38th ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT
OF ACCOUNTS
of the above Society. NOW IN THE POST
PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR IT.
SHARE PRICES.
“TO-DAYS" QUOTATIONS.
The following in the list of loca). share quotations issued to-day:
Banka
Hongkong Bank, $1210 'n. Chartered Bank, 4214. b. Moroantile A. & B., £321 P. and O. 610 n. East. Asia, 8673 b..
Insurances.
Canton Ins., $627 ~ b. Union Ins., $381 .b. North China, Ins., Tls. 143 n. Yangtazo Ins., $461 b. China Underwriters, 824 n.. Chinn Fires, $215 n.
H. K. Fire Ins., $685 b.,
Shipping:
Douglasos, $43 b. H. K. Steamboats. $27. H. K. Tugs, $2.90° - m. Indo-Chinas, (Prof.) $361 b. Shell Trans., 87. n. Union Waterbonts, $20 · b.
Mining.
8.
Bonguets, $21 Kailans, 66/- b.
Lanpkate, Tls. $187
S'hai Exploration, Tls. 2.85 n. Raubs, $41 b. Tronoha, 17/6 b.
Docks, etc.
Kowloon Wharves, $132 b. Whampoa Docks, $481 b. China Providents $6 ́so. Hongkows, Tls. 165 b. Now Engineeringe, Tls. 5 8. Shanghai Docks, Tla. 97 b.
Cottons.
Ewa Cottons, Tis. $7.45 b. Orientale, Tls.2 b. S'hai Cottons, Tin.. 48 (old) b.
Lands, Hotels, ele.
H. and S. Hotels, $8.65 b H. K. Lande, $642 b 'S'hai Lands Tis. $137 b.
Humphreys, $146° b Realtios, $8.90. Torritorials, $1)... n..
Public Utilities.
Tramways, $25.85 na. Peak Trams, (old) $14 n. Star Forries, $631 31; China Lights, (Comb.).$16,20 b. H'kong Electrics, $731 n. Macao Electrice, $21 b. Tolophonos $4.25 b. China Buses, Tia. 6 Singapora Tractions, 11/9
Industrials.
China Sugars, $10 40 n. Malabons, $27 n. Canton Icos, $4 b.. Coments (Comb.) $11.60 n. Ropos (Old) $91 a. United Asbestos $10 s.
Stores &c.
Dairy Farms, $20 Watsons, $12,40 b. Der A. Wing, $6. Lane Crawfords, $3:15 Mackintosh, $22 8. Sinceros, $9 b. Wm. Powells, $5 n.
Miscellaneous.
b.
Amusements, $29 b. Construations, $17. B'que Ind. G. Bonds, 56% b. H. K. G. Toan, 5%. Prom
WHAT DOES YOUR FATHER DO?
CROWN PRINCE'S REPLY ASTONISHES PROCTOR.
!
There is a young man in Parle who was especially pleased at the. visit of the King and Queen of Afghanistan., He is the heir to the Afghan throne," "who is com-, pleting his studies at the Lycee. Janson de Sailly, and who had not seen his father and mother for two years.
The Prince, who in 16 years of age, has been in Paris for six years. He studied at first at the Lyces Machcled. In October last he went to the Lycee Janson de Sailly, where he is known as Hedayat Ollah.
"My Father is King."
A few days after he had entered: that lycee the proctor, who' was: not aware of Ollah's parentage, aalred him, "What is your unme?"
"Hedayat
Ollah," replied the
boy.
"How old are you?" "Sixteen."
What is your father doing? "My father, air is King of Afghanistan," replied the young Prince quietly...
Ollah is very populer at the
lycée. He hopes to take a degree) and enter the military school of St. Cyr.
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