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PREMISES VACANT,
RECEPTION ON THE ARRIVAL OF HE. SIN WM. PEEL KBE
OFFICIAL WELCOME AND PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS.
Information has now
been officially received in the Colony that H. E. Sir Wm. Peel, K.B.E,
in this Colony a will arrive Friday morning the 9th May instead of Thursday morning the 8th May as previously intimated.
The arrangements and times as s of linen und cutlery by arrange-previously published for the 8th ment. Immediate occupation. Ser- sants can be taken over if desired. May will stand for the 9th May, Reasonable rent. Bux No. 679, care the day only being changed.
"Hongkong Telegraph.
PREMISES VACANTT Spring 1931, Five Roomed HOUSE on Severn Road, Peak, with Frigidaire and Garden. Fully furnished with
MISCELLANEOUS.
Uniun Church, Kennedy Road. Jumble Sale on Friday, 9th inst. st 230 Contributions of old clothing, Thankfully received at Church
ets. Hall.
ARRIVAL OF H. E. SIR WILLIAM PEEL.
THE HONGKONG - TELEGRAPH,
G. RER.
PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT,
No. S. 181-It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tonder for Quarry," will be re- ceived at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Monday, the 19th day of May, 1930, for the oc- cupation for a period from 6th June, 1930 to 31st December, 1931, of the piece or parcel of ground at Ma Tau Kok and known Kowloon Quarry Lot No. 3, con- taining about 4.18 acres, as shown coloured red on plan, signed by the Director of Public Works and dated 4th April, 1930, at an upset leat-annual fee of $1,200, but subject to certain conditions which can ac-be ascertained at the office of the
Director of Public Works.
เ
Oa II. E. Sir William Peel ing Queen's Pier he will,
Officer companied by II E. The Administering the Government and party, proceed in motor cara TO BE SOLD.
in a Westerly direction down Con- and Con- TIB PEAK, lately occupied by naught Road, Central
West. At Shek Dr. Harston and adjoining the Peak naught Road, Hospital.
will turn up Hill Unfurnished. Convenient, Tong Tsui he comfortable and cool. Six rooms and Road, and thence by Queen's Road, Dressing
Four bathroom, room. hat and cold water. Modern sanita-West and Queen's Road, Central to the City Hall, where the public address will be presented.
ion
Gas and Electrio | Light
of Tennis Court, Suitable for a Mona of five, or could be easily divided to uit two couples. Close to Trasm Station and Motor Road.
Apply:
THE HONGKONG REALTY AND. TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED. Exchange Building.
PREMISES TO LET.
TO LET.--Bright Airy Rooms, $30 to $50 ur 4 rooms suite $130, Suitabic for offices or showroom, Apply 18, Ive House Street, 1st floor.
·
LET0ice Rooms, Hongkong Shanghai Bank Building. Apply Sang Kee, same Building.
route
It is hoped that occupiers of premises adjoining the taken, will make a suitable dis- play of flags and bunting.
RECEPTION ON THE ARRIVAL H. E. SIR WILLIAM PEEL K.B.).
OFFICIAL WELCOME & PRESENTATION. OF ADDRESS,
At a Public Meeting held at the City Hall on Friday, the 4th April, It was decided to present . E. Sir William Peel, K.B.E., with an
Welcome to Address of
оп his arrival in this Colony, which will be during the morning of the
A GODOWN at Whitfield Road -con-
sting about 2,600 sq. ft. next Kwang Sang Hong Glass Factory. lease apply to Kwong Sang Hong
d.
TO. LET. About 1st August, Touri Roumed. Modern PLAT, well furnish-] ed. Humphrey's Buildings, Kusloon, ta let for a period of one year or 1: Write Box 672, Hongkong Telegraph ?
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE,
9th May next.
as
accom-
G.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1930.
R.
Lammert's Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION.
NOTICE.
CLASSIFICATION LIST,
The undersigned have received Instructions to all by Public Auc- tion,
on FRIDAY, the 9th May, 1930, commencing at 2.39 p.m. at their Sales Room, Duddetl *Street
A Large Quantity of Valuable Household Furniture.
The Classified List of Headings, under which all goods Imported to and exported from Hongkong must bo declared to the Statistical Branch of the Imports and Exports Department, under the Registra- tion of Imports and Exports Or- dinance 1922, is now ready and
Tesk and Glass Cabinets, Glass may be obtained at the Statistical Branch (I. and E. Department), Bookcases, Cottage Pianos, Grama- Beaconsfield Arcade, price 50 Phones, Records, Desks. Chester- field Couches and Armchairs, cents..
| Xylophone, Typewriters, Wardrobe Lamps, trunks, Electric Table Pictures, Carpets, Water Colours,
comprising:
W. SCHOFIELD, Assistant Superintendent,
Imports & Exports. | etc., etc.
THE JUNK "MASKEE."
EXPECTED TO SET SAIL
ON THURSDAY.
Teak and Iron Bedsteads with War-
mattresses, Teak Double Each tender must be
drobes, with Mirrors, Chests of panied by a receipt to the effect
Drawers, Dressing tables, Tollet that the Tenderer has deposited in
Crockery, Linen, Curtains, Wash- the Colonial Treasury a sum of
stands, Hatatands, etc., etc. $100 as a pledge of the bona fides
Teak Dining Tables, Dining Chests, Teak Side- of his offer, which sum shall be
the We are authoritatively inform-Chairs, Ice forfeited to the Crown, if
ed that the fourth man to make up boards, Dinner Waggons, Dinner Electric the crew of the junk "Maskee" | Crockery, Glass Ware, Tenderer refuses to carry out his tender and comply with the con- which is to make a voyage round Table fans, Ceiling Fans. Vases, ditions, should the tender be acthe world is Mr. D. Matton. He is Cameras. Violin, Manroline, cepted.
a wireless operator and was late Sewing Machine, Books, etc., etc. Form of tender and further party wireless officer on board the s.. ticulars can be obtained from the Tyndareus, of the Blue Funnel office of the Director of Public Line. Works.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any
tender.
HAROLD T, CREASY, Director of Public Works. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1930,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY
OF CANTON, LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the FIFTY-SEVENTH OR DINARY YEARLY MEETING of At the same Public Meeting it the Society will be held at the was decided that the whole of the HEAD OFFICE, Union Building. Theatre Royal should be thrown Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, open to the public without charge 1930, at 11 D'clock a.m., for the save only that the stages be purpose of receiving the Report of reserved for the Recoption Com-the Directors and the Statements mitter, Members of the Executive of Account to 31st December, 1929, and Legislative Councils, Re- and of declaring Dividends, etc. presentatives of the Navy, Army and Air Forces and the Heads of Public Departments, the first two of the stalls for the Consular Body
wives and their GENERAL METZINGER**
and the representatives of the Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday,
Churches, also the first two rows the Gth May, 1930. From MARSEILLES, &c.
of the dress circle for ladies. Consignees of Cargo by the above
It is hoped that
many named steamer are hereby informed
residents of the Colony as possible with the exception f that their goods Opium, Treasure and Valuables are will attend this Public Meeting and placed at their risk at the Theatre Royal, and thus
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
heisk
landed
TOWN
SU
in the Godowns of the Hongkong | give a practical demonstration of Koloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. the support of the Colony to its Kowloon, whence delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed. new Governor.
foods not cleared within 7 days
inding date of arrival, will
subject to rent.
ba
the
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Mr. Matton, who is 34 years of age, served during the war in France. The "Maskee" will carry a four-valve receiver set, by which means it is hoped that the erew will be kept informed of the do- ings of the outside world.
and
A Quantity of Blackwood Furniture. including:--
Joss Tables, Chairs, Jardinieres, Cabinets, Teapoys, Optum Stools Overmental, etc., etc.
On View from Thursday, the 8th May, 1930.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
Contrary to carlier expecta- tlons, it is expected that all thei preparatory work will be finished in a day or two. The junk is at present on the slipway at Ab King's, Causeway Bay, having the Edmonton Urban District Coun bottom scraped, and when that isfeil made a rate of 133. 24. for the finished the craft will be ready coming financial year, a reduction for sailing.
of 1s. 100 in the pound. It was stated All being well, the junk will set that the reduction was largely due sail on its adventurous journcy onto the Middlesex County Council Thursday, at about 3 p.m.
taking over the duties of the Guar dians. Hitherto Edmonton had Nanking, May 5. been heavily rated because of the The signing of the Sino-Japanese high cost of its poor, but now the tariff agreement in expected to cost would be spread over the whole take place to-morrow.-Reuter.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Society will be CLOSED from 12th May to 30th May. Both Days in LOST: clusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 5th May, 1930.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTY-FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Com-
pany will be held at its HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, Hong- kong, on FRIDAY, 30th May, 1930, at 11.15 am., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Race Account to 31st December, 1929, Club, And
and of declaring Dividends, etc. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the from Company will be CLOSED 12th May to 30th May, Both Days inclusive.
All claims must be sent to
Draft Programmes and Entry aerigned before the Thursday, the Forms for the Fifth and Sixth 1th May, 1930, or they will not be Extra Race Meetings to be held on
raised. Damaged packages must be left in Saturday, 17th May, and on Satur the Godown for examination by the day, 7th June, and Monday. 9th consignees, and the Company's Sur June, 1930 (weather permitting
rs Messra, Goddard & Douglas at 10.00 8.m. on Monday, the 12th May, may be obtained at the
Curse, Hongkong Causeway Bay Stables.
Entries to close at noon on Thursday, 8th May, and at noon on Thursday, 29th May, 1930, respectively.
PS.
No claims will be admitted after the
ls have left the Godowns. So Fire Insurance will be effected
be in any case whataver.
R. OHL, Agent.
Hongkong, 4th May, 1930.
PUDLO
BRAND
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TO WHOM ALL LOCAL ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE
ADDRESSED.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE CO., LTD.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 5th May, 1930.
Notice is hereby given that the | BRITISH TRADERS. INSURANCE
Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong. on Wednesday the 7th May. 1930, at 11.30 a.m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Direc tors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1929.
pany
COMPANY, LTD. (incorporated in Hongkong).
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SIXTY-FOURTH OR- DINARY YEARLY MEETING of the Company will be held at its The Transfer Books of the Com- HEAD OFFICE, Union Building, will be CLOSED from Hongkong, on FRIDAY, 30th MAY, Monday 28th April to Wednesday | 1930, at 11.20 a.m, for the purpose 7th May, both days inclusive. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd April, 1930.
THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LTD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The
Forty-ninth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of be
of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statements of Account to 31st December, 1929, and of declaring Dividende, etc.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 12th May to 30th May, Both Day? inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
PAUL LAUDER,
General Manager. Hongkong, 5th May, 1930.
ORIENT
andersigned on Friday, the 16th | CREDIT FONCIER D'EXTREME- May 1930, at Noon, for the par- pose of receiving the Report of the General Agents, together with statement of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December 1929.
The Share, Register and Trans- fer Books will be closed from the 2nd to the 16th May 1930, both days inclusive. JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Agents. Hongkong, 25th April, 1980.
Mortgage Bank & Estate Agents. "PEAK MANSIONS” Six-roomed and Five-roomed apartments
Prince Edward Road, Kowloon Detached and Semi-detached villas. Modern construction with garage. "Cambay Buildings" Flats with modern conveniences.
of the county.
LOST.
The public is hereby notified that two delivery orders, duly endorsed, for 2 bales Canvas Hose ex "Antenor, marked
POST OFFICE NOTICE
RADIO NOTICES.
The Radio Office, where full information concerning all wireless services may be obtained at all times, is situated on the ground floor of the P. and O. Building in Des Voour Road, next to the General Post Office.
Individuals and firms are recommended to register their telegra- phic addresses at the Radio Office. No charge is made for this.
The Parcel Post service to Kwangsi, with the exception of that to Wuchow, Kwellin and Pinglo, is temporarily suspended until further notice.
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Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles Kashgar
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Swatow, Amoy and Foochow Straits, Ceylon, India, Mauritius, East and South Africa, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles
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Parcels... Registration
Letters...
Mon, May 12.
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Mon., May 12.
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Registration Letters .. Tjikarang..Tues., May 13, 0.30 am. Haiyang....Tues., May 13, 1.30 p.m.
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Superscribed Cotrospundence only.
SEVERAL FIRES IN UNITED STATES.
HUNDREDS HOMELESS AND MUCH DAMAGE.
GRAVE AFFAIR IN
S. AFRICA..
POLICE FIRE ON A FRENZIED MOB
were
New York, May 5. Worcester, Cape Prov., May 8. Hundreds have been rendered Five coloured persons homeless, and scores of small com-killed and seventeen injured, while munities will suffer losses amount- the Commandant of Police was ing to millions of dollars, as the seriously hurt and two constables result of a series of outbreaks of were wounded, in a fight between fre on the eastern seaboard, fourteen armed police and a mob of drink-maddened coloured people aggravated by high wind.
The most disastrous outbreak armed with knives and knobkerries. "The pollca had to fire in order to was at Nashua New Hampshire, where five hundred were rendered protect the Commandant, who was felled with an axe. Fifty armed homeless, and over two hundred houses and several business estab-police have been rushed to Wor-
cester from Cape Town. lishments were destroyed. The
Later. confiagration started at a wooden The inmediate cause of the out- bridge on the river, spreading to a break was the action of Major timber plant, and was soon beyond Thomas, the chief of the Cape Town control.
Criminal Investigation Department, Householders piled their pro-who arrived here at the week end perty in the streets, only to see if to investigate native trouble. He disappear in huge bonfires,
arrested a native whom he noticed The loss at Nassau is estimated earlier loading a rifle during a meet- at two and a half million dollars.ing of the African National Con- Mercifully there were no casual-gress.
As two detectives motored off New York city itself was encir with the native, Major Thomas and cled by grass fires, which spread a detective who remained behind In some cases to the woods and were attacked and stoned by a mob, destroyed a number of farm build-and narrowly escaped. Natives ings.
later started fighting among them- On Staten Island, summer bun-selves, and when nineteen police galows were destroyed, and an area arrived, one was stabbed while af- on Long Island estimated at a fecting an arrest The man who hundred square miles is dotted stabbed him was shot dead. with brush and graag fires,
Then Captain Barter. was felled
ties.
In southern New Jersey, flames with an axe. Major Thomas shot destroyed thousands of acres of the wielder of the axe, but a native scrub oak and jack pine, and woman alashed Captain Barter's destroyed a score of foresters' throat with a knife. The police homes. The damage in this dis- then. Gired, but were compelled to trict is estimated at one to two retreat, among a crowd of native million dollars-Reuter's Ameri-wailing women seeking their dead can Service.
and Injured.-Reuter
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