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J. HENNESSEY SETH, S. HAMPDEN ROSS,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 21st March, 1923.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 192

LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS CONSIGNEES NOTICES.

PUBLIC AUCTION. : The Undersigned have received instructions from The Registrar, Supreme Court, to sell by Public Auction,

TO-DAY and TO-MORROW, the 21st and 22nd March, 1928, commencing cach day at 10 a.m.

on the premises.

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

And

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM'

· NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Company's Staniner,

**TEIRESIAS"

From UNITED KINGDOM vis

SINGAPORE

are horoby notifed that the cargo will

Hongkong Telegraph. 9jo. Percy Smith, Seth & Fleming, period of one year from the date space on the ground floor known as Godown on and after Elst March

and secure the co-opera- tion of its readers in buying your goods.

Prepaid Advertisements

25 WORDS FOR $1.00

($1.50 if not propsid) The following replios are await ing collection:-

295, 300, 301, 305, 306, 315 338.340

WANTED.

WANTED TO BUY OR LEASE.. A Bathing Matshed at Repulse Bay Beach, State Price and Terma to Box No. 341, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."

POSITION WANTED.

HONGKONG TELEPHONE ·

COMPANY, LIMITED.

comprising:--

The

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 am. and noon within the

period. free storage

No. 8. 64-It is hereby noticed Contributorica who have paid that soaled tenders in triplicate, the call made on the 5th day of which should be clearly marked October, 1928, in full, are request-"Tender for permission to obtain ed to present their Share Certi clay from a parcel of Crown Land ficatos to the undersigned for at Cha Kwo Ling, S.D. III, N.T.", endoracement,

will be received at the Colonial

The Goods and Chattels of Mrs.be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kow loon, where it will lie at Consignod's Secretary's Office until Noon of F. K. Cameron of No. 13, Queen's risk and subject to terms and condi Tuesday, the 27th day of March, Road, Central, St. Francis Hotel, tions of storage at Holt's Wharf. 1928, for the occupation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Floore, all that Cargo will be ready for delivery from Optional cargo will not be lauded of notification of acceptance of the Lobby and a portion of the hero, unless notice has been given tender of the piece or parcel of ground floor of the Right Wing of prior to steamer's arrival, but carried ground, containing about one acre, the Ho Hong Bank Building to-on from port to port to the final port. shown coloured red on plan sign-gether with the servants' quarters of call to which the option extends. ed by the Director of Public Works at the back thereof and dated 9th March, 1928, but conditions subject to certain

Blackwood Tables, Tenpoys, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN which can be ascertained at the that the Third Ordinary Yearly office of the Director of Public Podestale, Joss Tables, Stools, Teak Clothes Hangers, Iron and

No claims will be admitted after Meeting of Hongkong Telephone Works.

Each tender must be accom-Teak Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, the Goods have left the steamar's Go- Company Limited, will be held

Arm- down, and all Goods remaining un- delivered after the 27th March, will on WEDNESDAY the 11TH day of panied by a receipt to the effect Washstands, Wardrobes, APRIL, 1928, at the Board Room that the Tenderer has deposited in chairs, Couches, Dining Tables, be subject to rent

All Claims against the Steazzor of the Company, SECOND FLOOR, the Coloblat Treasury a sum of Dining Chairs, Sideboards, Dinner EXCHANGE BUILDING, Hong- $50 as a pledge of the bona fides Waggons, Ice Chests, Crockery, must be presented to the undersigned kong at 12 o'clock noon, for the of his offer, which sum shall be Glass Ware, Cutlery, Cooking Uten- on or before the 10th April, or they No Fire Insurance will be effected. purpose of receiving. a Statement forfeited to the Crown if the Ten- sila, Stoves, Teak Counters, Pic-will not be recognised.

out his tures, Pots and Plants, Rattan of Accounts and the Report of the derer refuses to carry

BUTTERFIELD &/SWIRE, Board of Directors, for the tender and comply with the condi- Chafra, Carpet Runners, Toilet

Hongkong, 21st March, 1928. Anancial Year ended 31st Decem-tions, should the tender be accept-Sets, etc., etc., ber, 1927, conflaming the appointed.

Form of tender and further

OCEAN STEAM SHIP, CO., LTD. ment of three. Directors and re-

And electing two Directors and the particulars can be obtained from the office of the Director of Public Auditors.

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The Transfer Books of the Com-Works. pany will be closed from the 4th April to the 11th April, 1928, both days inclusive.

Dated this 20th day of March, 1925. By order of the Board.

J. P. SHERRY,

Manager.

14, Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong.

THE SIMPLEX PLASTER

CO., LTD.

floor,

1

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The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.

HAROLD T. CREASY, Director of Public Works, Hongkong, 9th March, 1928. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED. The Ordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held at the Company's Officca, P. and O. Building, on MONDAY, the 2nd of April, 1928, at 11 a.m.

The transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from the 29th of March, to 2nd of April, both days Inclusive.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,

General Managers.

Catalogues will be issued, On View from Monday, the 19th March, 1928,

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers. Hongkong, 17th March, 1928.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Agents.

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM

NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Company's Steamer,

"THESEUS"

The Undersigned havo received From NEW YORK vin SINGAPORE, instructions from Mr. S. de Ossaare hereby notified that the cargo to sell by Public Auction

on. FRIDAY,

the 23rd March, 1928, commencing at 2.80 p.m., at his residence, No. 12, Chatham Road, Kowloon,

A Large Quantity of Valuable

Household Furniture.

Comprising:

having arrived per se. "Toirosias" from Singapore wil be discharg ed into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, Consignon's where it will lie at risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 21st March.

Optional cargo will be landed here, unless notice has been given to steamer's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.

All broken, chafed, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tucedays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 am. and noon within Cutlery, the free storage period. Enamel

Teak and Upholstered Couch and Armchairs, Teak Bedsteads, Camphorwood Wardrobe, Inlaid Table, Chest of Drawers and Chairs, Ice Chest, Curtains, Pic. tures, Lacquer Folding Screen, Table Bets, Ornaments, Crockery, Bath, Goysor, elc., etc., A Valuable Collection of Curios and Several' Very Fine Tientaln Carpets,

Also

A. S. WATSON & CO., Crystal

LIMITED.

Notice is hereby given that the Fourth Annual General Meeting of Qualided Stenographer and fast. the Company will be held at the typist (Chinese). from legal office Registered Office, 2nd seeks position in similar or any Powell's Bullding, Des Voeux capacity. Hardworking and ex- Road, Hongkong, on Thursday,

Poasosses perienced,

French 22nd March, 1928, at 3 o'clock in knowledge. Needs only nominal the afternoon, for the purpose salary. Satisfaction guaranteed. of receiving the Report of the Excellent references. Apply Box Directors, together with a state- No. 342, care of "Hongkong Tele-mont of accounts for the year end- NOTICE is hereby given that graph."

cd 31st December, 1927.

the Forty-Third Annual Ordinary The Transfer books of the Com-General Meeting of the Company pany will be closed from 15th (since its registration) will be March to 22nd March, 1928, both held at the Hongkong Hotol, Hong- days inclusive,

kong, on Wednesday, the 28th March, 1928, at 11.30 a.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report Chairs, of the General Managers, together Waggon. with a Statement of Accounts for

FOR SALE.

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PREMISES TO LET,

TO LET-Two or three furnish- ed flats with bathroom attached, Hongkong side. Apply Tel. C.380.

TO LET. Ona European FLAT Wanchal Gap Road, Hongkong Apply to 32, Konnedy Road, COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Road Central, siso two small offices in 1A, Chater Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd.

THE HONGKONG EXCAVATION, PILE DRIVING & CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.

General Managers. Hongkong, 15th March, 1928.

A Very Fine Blackwood Dining Room Suite, Comprising:- Extension Dining Table, Dining Sideboard and Dinner

And

Furniture,

On view from Thursday, the 22nd March, 1928,

Catalogues will be issued. Terme-Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT DÑOS.

Auctioneers. Hongkong, March 19, 1928,

the year ended 31st October, 1927. A Large Assortment of Blackwood

The Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from Thursday, the 22nd, day of March, day of to Thursday, the 29th. March, 1928, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares can be registered.

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, 16th Mar., 1928,

THE BANK OF CANTON, LIMITED.

CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.

6, Duddell Street.

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

The Fifty-ninth Ordinary Gon- eral Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Under- signed on Monday, the 26th March, 1928, at Noon, for the purpose of

If you have anything you would receiving the Report of the Gen- NOTICE is hereby given that oral Managers, together with a the Seventeenth Ordinary Annual like to sell, exchange or advertise statement of Accounts for the year General Meeting of Shareholders send it to the CHINA AUCTION ended the 31st December, 1927. of the Company will be held at the The Share Register and Trans-Head Office, No. 6 Des Voeux fer Books will be closed from the Road, Central, Hongkong, an Wednesday, the 4th April, 1928, at 2,30 p.m. for the purpose of re- ceiving the Report of the Directora together with a Statement of Ac- counts for the year ending 31st December, 1927.

TO LET-Furnished double airy 12th to the 26th March, 1928, both rooms with bath-room and verandays inclusive. dah attached. Rent for two $240.-

00 or $220.00; also single rooms $130.00. Hongkong side. Apply Box No. 334, care of "Hongkong Telegraph."

TO LET From end of March to October, Peak, One European furnished HOUSE with three bed- rooms, electricity, gas and flush. Five minutes from Peak Station. Apply to Box 327, caro of "Hong- kong Telegraph,"

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CO., LTD. General Managers, The Hongkong Fire Insurance

Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 5th March, 1928..

THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

The Forty-fourth Ordinary Year- No Knife.ly Meeting of Shareholders in the

The Transfer Books of the Com- pany will be closed from the 20th March, 1928, to the 4th April, 1923, (both days inclusive), during] which period no transfer of shares can be registered.

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By Order of the Board,

LOOK POONG SHAN,

Chlef Manager. Hongkong, 19th March, 1928.

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HONGKONG LAWN BOWLS ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the abovo Association will be held in Jardine Matheson and Co.'s Board Room, THIS EVENING, at 5.30 o'clock. All lawn bowlers are invited to attend.

C. J. TACCHI, Hạn. Sec. HK. BA. Hongkong, March 20th, 1928.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th March; will bo subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 10th April, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be offected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 21st March, 1828.

"ELLERMAN” LINE,

From EUROPE,

The Steamship,

* "CITY OF DUNKİRK” having arrived, Consignees of cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous

and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence De- livery may be obtained,

No Clalme will be admitted, after the Goods have left the Godowne, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 27th March, 1923 will be subject to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned

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All broken, chafed and Damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 am. and Noon, within the Free Storage period of One Week. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by,

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THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.

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the above COMPANY will be held Catarrh, Nervousness, Constips-St. George's Building, Chater From 17th March, 1928, until at the Offices of the Company, St. obtained tion, Bronchial Asthma, Bron-Road, Victoria, on Thursday, the further notice, telephone service George's Building, Chater Road, No claims will be admitted after chitis, Rheumatism, Dropay, In- 22nd March, 1928, at 11.30 o'clock between Hongkong and Kowloon Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the Goods have left the Godowns, and somnia, Diabetes, Bright's Disease, a.m. for the purpose of receiving will be restricted owing to har the 21st day of March, 1928, at the 28th instant will be subject to and many other ailments.

a statement of accounts and the bour dredging, operations neces-noon for the purpose of receiving rent. report of the General Managers sitating the removal of our sub- a statement of accounts and the All claims against the steamer munt for the year ended 31st December, marine cables and resulting in a report of the Directors for the be presented to the Undersigned on or 1927, and cleoting a Consulting reduction in the number of june-year ended 31st December. 1927. before the 11th April, 1928, or they

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