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THE HONGKONG, TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1928.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THE CHINA LIGHT & POWER LAMMERT'S AUCTIONS VOLUNTEER COLOURS. SERVANTS COMPLAIN,

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COMPANY (1918) LIMITED.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN G.

that an Extraordinary General Meeling of the above Company Particulars and Conditions of the will be held at the office of Mossrs. Salo by Public Auction to bo Showan Tames & Co., the General held on Monday, the 16th day of Managers of the said Company, St. April, 1928, at 3 p.m., at the George's Building, Victoria, Hong- Oices of the Public Works Do-kong, on Monday, the 23rd day of partment, by Order of His Ex-April, 1928, at 11 o'clock in the colloney the Governor of one Lot | forenoon, when the subjoined re- of Crown Land at Pillar Island solutions will be proposed as or in the Colony of Hongkong, fordinary resolutions, viz:- a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Ront to be fixed by the Survey- or of His Majesty the King, for one further term of 24 years less three days.

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PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Locality.

Pills: Island, of Gla

Drinkers-Ray.

Registry No.

Boundary Measurements.

N..E.W.

lees feet fret fort

A per joxic/plan,

NOTICE,

204,000

Upack Priss,

460 2,000

NOTICE la hereby given that the practice hitherto carried on by the undersigned C. A. 3. Russ as Lea and Russ, will from the 1st April, 1928, be carried on as RUSS & Co.

Dated the 28th day of March,

MME, BARONELLI, ARTISTE- | 1928. School of dancing for children and.j adulta in character, classical, ex- hibition, fox-trot, and Charleston,

Special attention to stout Ladies who are desirous of regaining their

C. A. S, RUSS, No. 6, Des Voeux Road Central,

Hongkong.

outhful figure, Address. 31, THE HONGKONG AND SHANG-

hley Road, Ground Floor, Kow- on, (Back of Star Theatre).

LOST.

HAI HOTELS, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting LOST-ONE ALSATIAN DOG, of Shareholders of The Hongkong Grey body, yellow head and quar-and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, will ters, one black mark on the fore-be held at the Registered Office of head. Licence No. 392, Reward the Company (Exchange Building, will be paid to anyone returning Des Voeux Rond Central, Hong- it to No. 12, Arbuthnot Road, kong), on Thursday, the 12th day Hongkong. Telephone C.5100. of April, 1928, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Board of Directors for the year er ted on the 31st FOR SALE Boarding House for December, 1927, confirming the ap aala quiet locality near Ferry, Kow-pointment of a Director and re- loon, rooms well furnished, Will let electing a Director and the Au- ro cheap. Apply for particulars ditors.

FOR SALE.

so Box No, 851, care of "Hongkong

Telegraph."

PREMBIES TO LET.

03-

(0 LET, Furnished or furnished six room house on instor froad at Pokfuluth every mo- Fern convenienc Please apply 352 car "Hongkung

opean FLAT

ICES to let Load Central, n 1A, Chater Barsson and

By Order of the Board.

C. G. COPLEY,

Secretary. Hongkong, 20th March, 1928.

HONGKONG ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED.

NOTICE OF MEETING.

NOTICE is hereby given that Hongkong the Sixth Ordinary Yearly Meet- Road.

ing of Shareholders of the Hong- kong Engineering and Construc- tion Company Limited, will be beld in the Office of Messrs. She- wan, Tomes and Co., St. George's Building, Chater Rond, llongkong, on SATURDAY, the 14th day of At Cambay April, 1928, at 11.00 am. for the Road, Kowloon,

purpose of receiving the Report of Corner) No. 3, the Board No. 4. Top floor.

ally, & Co.

RACES. RACES. MACAO RACES.

ENTH EXTRA RACE

MEETING.

SUNDAY 15TH APRIL, 1928. First Race 1.30 p.m.

....40 cents Enclosure

Enclosure

-$1.00

STRÅMERS. used. Saloon Fores

GEONG WHARF.

Re-

8:30a.m. Macao at 6.30 p.m.

LOK ST. WHARF. 1980 a.m. Return-

8.30 p.m.

W. CHENG,

Becr

of Directora and a

BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES.'

PARTICULARS AND CONDI- TIONS OF SALE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD

PROPERTY

Situate at Fanling, Now Territories in the Colony of Hongkong, And known as (1) That the authorised Capital

Lot. No. 4487 in Demarcation of the Company (which in now $3,000,000 consisting of District No. 61 together with a of the dwelling houso, messuages and 600,000 shares nominal value of $5 each the erections thereon whole of which have been lagued) be Increased to $3,600,000 by the creation of 120,000 additional shares of

} to be sold by

THE COMING PRESENTATION

CEREMONY.

1

SOLICITOR GIVEN WRONG VIEW OF CASE"

JAPANESE FLEET.

TIFFIN GIVEN EY LOCAL CONSUL GENERAL.

Orders have been issued in con- Nine servants, includi g ani

Three thousand men from the nexion with the forthcoming pre-amah, who until recently pris Japanese warships now in part ware sentation of colours to the Hong-ed the staff of St. Francis Hotel, again landed in Kowloon during kong Volunteer Defence Corps. appeared before Mr. R. E. Lindsell this morning and afternoon, some These state!"

at the Central Police Court this taking trips to Kwanti and Fanling The Corps will parade as strong morning in connexion with and others going by motor buses to

claim for wages against Mrs. F. E.. Cameron, the late propriétress of the establishment.

ment.

Castle Peak

The Commander-in-Chief, Staff and Flag Officers were to-day the Two other claimants were not guests of the Japanese Consul present in Court,

General at tiffin, and this afternoon. the there was a reception by the local

Other officers went

His Worship: took

as possible in four Companies at Volunteer Headquarters at 9 a.m. on Sunday, 6th. May, 1928.

No. 1 Company under command of Captain T. Addis Martin, will bo composed of the Battery, Mounted Infantry, Armoured Car trouble to explain to you at the Japanese community at the Hong- Companies and men of Reserve last hearing, that owing to a dis-kong Hotel. Company having leather equip pute between Mrs. Cameron who for car trips round the Island.

Dress: Khaki jacket, was summoned, and another party. While some of the men were out medals, shorts, helmet, boots, your case would have to be put in the Now Territories others at- puttees, hosetons, bandoller, belt over. I told you that, but ap-lended a cinema performance at the rifle and bayonet.

parently one of you has engaged a Grand Theatre, and to-night about No. 2 Company under command solicitor, and told him that you two hundred Japanese Chief and of Captain S. J. Jordain, M.C., cach ranking (subject as 8 o'clock p.m.

the 11th day of April, 1928, at composed of the Engine Cowers told to go away from Court Petty Officers will be the guests of without being given any explana- British naval men at the Royal pany, Corps, Signals, Infantry tion. It now appears that since Naval Canteen. hereinafter mentioned) 48

Commander-in-Chief and Company, and men of Reserve the case first came on the defen-officers will have dinner with Hila Company having webb equipment. dant had left the Colony. Dress: As for No. 1 Company, The position having been exment House to-night To-day the but with belt. rifle and bayonet. plained Lo the complainants, battleships Fuso and Nagato were

the nominal value

of

PUBLIC AUCTION

TO-DAY,

by from date of allotmont for dividend and in all other MESSRS, LAMMERT BROS, respects part passu with the

Auctioneers, shares constituting tho at their Auction Room in Duddel Company's present issued

Street Capital,

The Property consists of:- (2) That the nald 120,000 shares be offered forthwith In the first instance (in the tories, in the Colony of Hongkong, proportion of one new share known and reglatered in the Tal for every complete number Po District Office North as Lot No.. of five existing shares held 4487 in Demarcation District No. by them respectively) to 51, together with all the building tho, members of the erections and messuages thereon.

Company who on the 23rd! For further particulars apply

enly (no bandollers).

No. 3 Company under command

оле of them said he had

The

Excellency the Governor at Govern-

open to British visitors, à number of Captain K, S. Morrison, com- rightly understood that, there was of people taking the opportunity to All that piece or parcel of ground posed of Scotish Company and to be an adjournment until this inspect the warships.

In connexion with the "At Home" Scottish Reserve. Dress: Review morning, while the others denied antante at Fanling, New Terri-Order, helmets will be worn.. that they ever gave a wrong on the Nagato on Friday afternoon"

No. 4 Company under command version of the procedure to any invitations to this function have of Lieut. R. R. Davies, M.C., M. M. solicitor,

been sent out by Admiral Hiroharu Portuguese Company. Dress: As

His Worship said, in any case, Kato, Commander-in-Chief of the for No. 2 Company.

one of the complainants,, whoever First Japanese Squadron. Companies will be sized as for he was, had engaged a solicitor, and his Worship had agreed with ceremonial.

Scottish Company will provide that solicitor to put the caso over four Drummers with alde. drums.. for a further week to see if any- Attention of all is drawn to thing could be 'done in the matter Infantry Training Vol. I Chap. 14, of the money. Sec. 204.

This was in response to an ap- Practice Parades, at Volunteer peal from all the nine complain- Headquarters-Thursday, 26th ants that the Court should assist April, at 5.30 p.m. mufti; Thurs-them in recovering their wages, day, 3rd May, at 5.30 p.m. uniform. his Worship subsequently adding that he had not felt disposed to R. A. WOLFE MURRAY, MAJOR,

help them boying regard to the false statement they had conveyed to the solicitor.

MESSRS, WILKINSON

AND GRIST, Mortgagees' Solicitors or to MESSRS. LAMMERT BROS,

Auctioneom. Hongkong, March 28, 1928.

day of April, 1928, are re-to:- gistered in the Company's: Share Register as the hold- crs of the said 600,000 shares at par and so that on acceptance of the offer the nominal amount of $5 duo in respect of such 120,000 shares shall be pay- able as to the sum of $1 part thereof on the First day of May, 1928, and as to the balance thereof Le. $41 on the First day of June 1928.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

The Undersigned have received

And further that untinstructions to sell by Public Auc-

such

time as the said ion, 120,000 shares shall be fully paid up they shall 'vis-a-vis the said 600,000 shares only} rank for dividend in pro- portion to the ratio borno by the amount paid up

thereon In respect of the A nominal value thereof to the full nominal value ($5) thereof.

on THURSDAY,

the 12th April, 1928 commencing at 11'n.m.

at Godowns Nos. 3 and 5, Holt's Wharf, Kowloon Large Quantity of Miscellaneous

Comprising.-

"Goods.

1

And that such offer be Soap Powder, Oil, Acid, Lubrica- made by notice specifying ting Oil, Nails, Steel Sheets, the number of shares to Round Bars, Angles, Flat Hara, which the member is on Square Bars, Wire, Packing Hoop, titled and limiting a time etc., etc. within which the offer if not accepted by the mem- ber on behalf of himself or his nominee will be deemed to be declined and that the Directors be at liberty to fix such time and to extend such time to such date or dates and upon such terms And as they may think fit.

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Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS

Auctioneers. Hongkong, Apr. 10. 1928.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

further that any of the said The Undersigned have received 120,000 shares which shall instructions to sell by Public Auc-

not be taken up by the Com-tion,

pany's shareholders in man-

ner aforesaid he disposed

of in auch manner at such time or times and upon such terms as the Company's Directors shall in their absolute discretion think fit. (3) That no shareholder shall be entitled to any offer of a fraction of an additional share in respect of any odd shares held by such share

holder.

on FRIDAY,

the 13th April, 1928,

commencing at 2.45. p.m.

at No. S, Kimberley Villas, Kimberley Road, Kowloon,*

A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.

Comprising:

Chesterfield

Teak 'Hatstand, The Transfer Books of the Com- Couch and Armchairs, Bookcases, Statement of Accounts for the pany will be closed from Monday Pictures, Ornaments, Curios, Very year ended on the 31st December, the 16th day of April, 1928 to Mon- Fine Carpets and Carpet Runners, 1927, and of elceting Directors day the 23rd day of April, 1928, Gramaphone, Grand Father Clock, and Auditors.

(both days inclusive) during etc., etc., Tho Transfer Bocks of the Com-which period no transfer of shares pany will be closed from the 8th can be registered.

to the 14th April, both days in- Dated the 5th day of April, 1928. clusive.

SHEWAN TOMES & CO.,

General Managers.

By Order of the Board,

8. COURTNEY COOK,

Secretary. Hongkong; 31st March, 1928.

FOR SALE.

ONE COUPLED CORLISS VALVE ENGINE.

In good order and working con- dition.

Dlam of cylindera 10", Stroke 86", R.P.M. 78., 100 LHP, each engine.

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Apply :- THE HONGKONG ROPE MANU- FACTURING CO., LTD.

MASSAGE HALL

MRS. 8. UZUNOYE Expert Masseuse Queen's Road, C..2nd floor.

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES:

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARTIMES.

The Steamship,

"CHENONCEAUX" Bring Cargo from MARSEILLES &o. also cargo from IA PALLICE COGNAC, HAVRE &c. ex 8.8. "CHIEF MECHANICIEN MAILHOL" Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception at Oplum, Trensure and Valuables Are boing landed and stored Into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon 'Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kow- loon, whence delivery may be obtain. ed I immediately after ending.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the Friday the 20th April, 1028, or they will not be recognized. Damaged Packages will be examine ed by the Company's Surveyor Messrs. Goddard & Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 am, oa Tuesday, the 17th April, 1028.. No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

L. LEADOS,

Agent. Hongkong, 11th April, 1928.

Teak Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Sideboard with Bevelled Mirror, Dinner Waggon, Dinner Service, Glass Ware, Kitchen Utensils, Ice Chest, etc.

Teak Bedsteads with Mattresses, Wardrolio with Mirror Doors, Dressing Table, Marble Top Wash- stand, Chest of Drawers, Tollet Sot, Chamber Stand, etc., etc.

and

A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture.

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On View from Thursday, the 12th April, 1928.

Torms: Cash on Delivery. Catalogues will be issued."

LAMMERT KROS,

Auctioneers.

CHINA AUCTION ROOMS.

6, Duddell Street.

If you have anything you would like to sell, exchange or advertise send it to the CHINA AUCTION ROOM.

E. V. M. R.. de BOUSA.

Adjutant, II.K.V.D. Corps.

"DAWN" APPROVED.

NEW YORKERS TO SEE CAVELL FILM.

DOUBT REMOVED.

LOOTING BY FENG'S MEN PROVED.

1 .

EDUCATION DEPART- MENT FRAUDS.

ADDITIONAL SENTENCES ON CHINESE CLERÍL

STAL

Pau Tat-shing, the Education Department clerk who was recent- y sentenced to three months' hard labour for frauds in connexion with account books in Queen's College,

this morning brought from gaol and arraigned, before Major C. Willson at the Central Magistracy, од two further charges of a similar nature. These involved a sum of $233, and the offences were stated to have been committed on two different dates in 1926 and to have boon discovered after a further in- vestigation of the books.

In admitting these additional

New York, Apr. 10, The State Department of Educa- tion has approved the exhibition. of the film "Dawn," except a few

Peking, Apr. 10. passages including the assembling In view of the fact that certain of the firing squad and the scene religious newspapers in Britain depicting the shooting of the dia have expressed doubts regarding offences, defendant stated he had. obedient soldier. The owner of the reports that Feng Yu-halang's requested Mr. Leo d'Almada, his the rights has consented to the soldiers have Jooted and destroy-solicitor, to make a clean breast required cut although he objectaed mission property in Honan, ex- to the elimination of the lattor. incident on the ground that it is a question of history. Reuters American Service.

LETTER GOLF.

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these sums amongst the others pressing the opinion that at least on his behalf, and to mention Feng Yu-hsiang himself was not responsible, Reuter has made mest already recapitulated. Somehow careful enquiries of the Canadian or other, Mr. d'Almada had not done so. Ha now asked for who Presbyterian antasionaries

leniency. evacuated Henan last spring on the advance of Feng Yu-hsiang's made no difference if Mr. Leo His Worship sald it would have forces.

They declare that though vari-d'Almada had mentioned these ous artdes fought over territory additional offences, na the son- wherein their stations were situst tences then deferred on. those ed, namely northern Honan, north counts would now be given. of the Yellow River, zone of their Hla Worship inflicted sentence property was molested till the of one month's hard labour on Feng Yu-hsiangites re-entered each of the two new charges, these Honan last year, since when all to be additional to those others for their missions have been looted which defendant is now serving a

term. except Wuan, which is the only station which has not fallen into Feng Yu-hajong's hands.

Canadian missionary leaders, The property tooted includes several of whom were formerly four hospitals wherein years ago personal friends of Fong Yu- many of Fong Yu-hsiang's soldiers hsiang have sent a registered lot- were nursed when sick and wound-ter to Feng politely pointing out ed; also several schools, churches what is going on and requesting and preaching chapels, and num-ar investigation for the prevent- bors of missionaries' residences. ton of looting, but though the re- Looting has been going on in-ceipt for the letter has been re- and do it in par, a given nummost of the houses having been hsiang has received it he has not termittently for several months, ceived showing that Feng Yu-

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to change one word to another

ber of strokes. Thus to change COW TO HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW, HEW, HEN.

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One solution is printed on another page of this issue."

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stripped of their floor boards and acknowledged the letter or taken other woodwork, some even of any action. their roofs... At least one school The missionarles further de and one residence were burned. clare that Feng Yu-hslang himself At the fine new hospital at has several times visited these Wethwei the soldiers wantonly cities in the past few months, destroyed thousands of dollars thus showing that he is in control worth of medicines and other proof these regions and able to pre- perty which they could not carry vent the outrage if he so desired.

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