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MEMORIAL DAY.
The Committee of ladies in charge of arrangements, for the observance of Memorial Day, and other ladies' interested will meet at the American Consulate Gen- eral, on May 30, 10.00 am, and proceed to the Cemetery at Happy Valley to decorate the graves of Americans there.
All Americans and others who wish to take part in this ob servance should be at the Cemetery not Inter than 10.30 a.m.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction
ou TUESDAY,
the 29th May 1928, commencing at 11 a.m., at No. 227, Nathan Road (Loys Buildings) Kowloon
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SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1928.
CONSIGNEES NOTICES.
THE AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
From NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA,
The Steamship,
"CITY OF CHESTER" by bor aro informed that all Gooda having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or axtra-hazardous Gedowns of Holts Wharf, whence do- livery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after 30th May, 1928 will be subject to rent. All Claims against the Steamer the Undersigned must be presented to
A Quantity of Household Furniture. Comprising:- Cabinet, Tapestry Covered Easy Chairs, Wicker Chairs, Electric Fans and Radiator, Dining Table, 'AMERICAN CONSULATE Dining Chairs, Dinner Waggon, on or before 6th June, 1928 or they
GENERAL.
WM. POWELL, LTD. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE is hereby given that the twenty-neventh Ordinary Gen-' eral Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Lane Crawford, Ltd., 'Exchange Building, on Saturday, the 9th June, 'nt 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors Statement of Ac- counts to the 29th February, 1928.
The Transfer Books of the Com-: pany will be closed from the 31st May, 1928, to the 9th June, 1928. both days inclusive..
By Order.
of the Board of Directors,
A. C. HOWELL,
Secretary.
NOTICE.
THE HONGKONG ROPE MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
FAMILY HOTEL.-Victoria Gar done. Quiet apartments and With reference to the Notice to Suites of rooms. Full board from Shareholders of this Company $35, $110, $130, monthly. Large dated 8th June, 1927, whereby the Also daily FINAL CALL of $5.00 per share on commodious rooms. rates; five minutes from ferry.the New shares was made payable next new Hotel, Hankow Road,
on 15th Day of December, 1927, Kowloon, Tel. K.357.
the General Managers and thei Consulting Committed have de- cided,, In view of the conditions prevailing at present, to further extend the time for payment of the Cal.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-1925 Morris-Oxford Excellent -seater Open-tourer, condition Trial by appointment, Apply L. G. Dodwell, Dodwell and Co., Ltd., Queen's Building.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET OR FOR SALE.-With early possession European House on Broadwood Ridge, Happy Val- ley, containing six rooms with Ten-
Particulars. nia Court,
Apply Mesars. Deacons.
TO LET.-Office Rooms, 2nd floor, New Hongkong Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same building.
TO LET.-One European FLAT Wanchai Gap Road, Hongkong, Apply to 32, Kennedy Road. COMMODIOUS OFFICES to let in No. 7, Queen's Rond Central, alan two small offices in 1A, Chuter Road. Apply E. D. Sassoon and Company, Ltd..
TO LET European House, 9, Middle Rand, Kowloon, with 7 rooms. Apply Chan Chiu Ching,
Notice is accordingly hereby given that the date for payment of the Final Call la postponed to 15th day of June, 1928, and that the form of Bankers Receipt already sent to Shareholders can be used as though the date named thereon were 15th June, 1928,
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For the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th December, 1927,
THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB."
The Fifth Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at Happy Valley on Saturday, 26th May, and Monday, 28th May, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m. on both days. The first bell will be rung at 2 p.m.
Tho, charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1.00 per day for all persons including! Ladles.
Soldiers and Sailora in uniform half price.
will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed and damaged Ice Chests, Kitchen Table and Dresser, Wardrobe, Dressing goods are to be left in the Godowns, Tables, Washstands, Iron Bed- where they will be examined on any steads with Mattresses, Couch and Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon, within the Free Storage period of One Werk. Armchairs, etc., etc.,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
Catalogues will be issued. On view from Monday, the 28th May, 1928,
Terms: Cash on Delivery,
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Ilongkong, May 22, 1928,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED.,
General Agents. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1928,
BY ORDER OF THE
MORTGAGEES.
PUBLIC AUCTION of the VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
„PROPERTY
situate nt
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- Mongkoktaui in the Dependency of
tion
on TUESDAY,
the 29th May, 1928 commencing at 2.45 p.m. at No. 9, Middle Road, Kowloon.
A Quantity of Valuable House hold Furniture.
Catalogues will be issued.
On View from Monday, the 28th May, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 23, 1928.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received Instructions to sell by Public Auc-. tion
on WEDNESDAY,
the 30th May, 1928, commencing at 11 a.m. at No. 6A, Jordan Road, Kowloon (First Floor).
A Quantity of Valuable Heuse- hold Furniture.
(Particulars from Catalogue), On View from Tuesday, the 29th May, 1928.
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Terms: Cash on Delivery,
*·LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioncars. Hongkong, May 23, 1928.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
The Undersigned have received, Instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on THURSDAY, the 31st May, 1928, commencing at 10.30 am. At the Cafe Regent, Pedder Building, Ground Floor,
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A Quanlity of Furniture and Shop Fittings. comprising:- Couches, Oil Paintings in Gilt Frames, Deeks, Teo Waggons, Car-, pets
and Ruaners, Folding Members are advised that they Screens, Peel Chairs, Flower Tuba must show their Badges to obtain and Plants, Ceiling and Table eare of Johnson, Stokes & Master, admission to the Members' En-Fans, Electric Lamps and Shades, Prince's Building, Tel. C. 4718.
Typewriters, Ice Chests, Wine Each member has the right to Wagrons, Peel Tables, Teak and TO LET. Best locality Kowloon, sea-front, 7 minutes to ferry, fully introduce 2 non-members to the Tile Top Tables, Teak and Cane. furnished five-room flat, top floor, Members Enclosure, tickets for Seat Chairs, Wardrobes with Mir- modern sanitution, July to Septem-rhom can he obtained from Mesars.rors, Enamelled Bath, Stoves, Wall
Linstead and Davis at $5.00 each Clocks, etc... ber. Rent $175.00, Tel. C.3616.
per day up to Friday the 25th May, 1928,
BANK HOLIDAYS.
In accordance with Ordinance No: 5 of 1912, the Exchange Banks will be closed for the transaction of Public Business on Monday, the 28th, instant,
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closure,
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2.00 per day. Each mem- ber can obtain upon application to the Secretary, Badges for admia- sion of 2 Ladies free of charge.
Bookmakers, Tic Tac men, etco- AKE YOU SICK? Why Continue tors, will not be permitted to To Suffer. Get The Poo On Chin- operate within the precincts of the ese Herbs and Get Well. Constipa- Hongkong Jockey Club during the tion: Rheumatism; Dropsy; Race Meeting. Typhoid Fever; Nervousness; and
Diabetes. Yee Foo Lan, Chinese
Herballat, Managing Director, En-
trance 66; Queen's Road Central, CHINA AUCTION
Tel. C, 5009,
MASSAGE HALL
MRS. S. UZUNOYE Expert Masse:58
BT, Queen's Road, C. 2nd floor.
MRS. SEKAI
MASSAGE
6, Wyndham, Street, 1st floor Hongkong.
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 SOUSA.
THE NEW FRENCH BEMEDY.
THERAPION NO. 1 THERAPION NŐ, 2 THERAPION NO.3
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also
A Large Quantity of Kitchen Gear, Dinner and Tea Crockery, Glass Ware, Cutlery and Linen.
and
One Grand Piano.
On View from Wednesday, the 30th May, 1928,
LAMMERT BROS., Terms: Cash on Delivery.
Auctioneers.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auc- tion,
on FRIDAY, the 1st June, 1928, commencing
at 11 am.
nt No. 8, Highburgh Terrace, Kowloon Dock, Hunghom.
A Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
(Particulars per Catalogue).'
On View from Thursday, the
31st May, 1928.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers..
Kowloon and
Colony of Hongkong and
registered at the Land Offices as KOWLOON INLAND LOT NO. 1672. to be, sold
on TUESDAY, the 5th day of June, 1928, at 3 p.m.
by
Messrs. LAMMERT BROS,
Auctioneers.
at their Sales Room No. 8A, Daddell Street,. Victoria, Hongkong.
For further particulars and con- ditions of sale apply to:-
Messrs. WOO & NASH,
Solicitors,
4 and 6 Queen's Road Central,:
or to Messrs. LAMMERT BROS.,
No. 8A, Duddell Street. Hongkong, 23rd May, 1928.
The new British Minister nt' Copenhagen, Sir Thomas Hohler, had an audience of King Christian at the Christiansborg Palace and presented his credentials.
The new cruiser Cornwall, com- manded by Captain the Hon. W. S. Leveson-Gower, will leave Devon- purt on May 11 to join the China Squadron.
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Local Services for To-morrow.
WHIT SUNDAY.
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The service from GOW Royal Observatory W/T Station is temporari Preacher: Rev. J. C. Knightly suspended owing to a breakdown of machinery. Meterological traffe Ansley. Subject: The Spirit with ships will be worked by VPS Cape D'Aguilar W/T Station on 400 of Power." Sailors' and metres. The 300 metres telephony service in suspended until repairs aro Soldiers' Home, Arsenal Street. effected,
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on the previous day. for Service Men only." First, Church of Christ, Scientist, Macdonnell Road, below Bowen Sunday Road Tram Station.
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Meeting
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The Postal Service to Swabus and neighbouring places has now bora.
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On Whit Monday, the 28th inst. the G.P.O. and Kowloon Post Office- will be open from 8.00 a.m. to noon, and the other Branch Post Offices and from 8.00 nm, to D n., only.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Mon-
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