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CLASSIFIED. ADVERTISEMENTS 25 words $2.00 for 3 days prepaid

Saturday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

G.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE DAIRY FARM ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD.

NOTICE is hereby given that.

WANTED KNOWN. a Extraordinary General Meeting

GRAYS'

of the above named Company will

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HONG KONG EVENING INSTITUTE

The Evening Institute will re-

YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS will allow 28% discount be held at. No. 2 Lower Albert open on Monday, 13th Murch,

un 1939. further notice on all Merchandig, on Road, Victoria, Hongkong, account of difference in exchange Wednesday, the 22nd day of between Hongkong and Shanghai

FOR SALE. ACCORDION, Operaphone, Artists De Luxe Model, 164 basses, ban donion coupler, original £43, little used, £22 for sale, Parisian Grili, Queen's Road, or Box No. 517, "Hongkong Telegraph."

Death Of Famed Pacifist

London, Mar. 3. The icatli has occurred in Switzer- lund of Lord Allen of Hurlwood." nged 40.

Leader of the conscientious abjec- lors during the Great War, Clifford Allen himself suffered imprisonment, as a result of which his already weak constitution was permanently im- paired.

He continued to hold office after the war in various Labour organisa- tions, but, in 1931 joined Mr. Ramsay MacDonald in forming the National Labour Party. He received a

peerage In 1832 and in recent years, standing outside party confines, has enjoyed a position of some influence on public opinion, due to his sincerity of character, and disinterested devotion to the promotion of appeasement, both among nations and in home policy.

In pursuit of internationat récon- eillation, he made number of Journeys to Germany and elsewhere

on

the Continent in the Inst few years.-British Wireless,

China Provident $556,000 Profits

The China Provident Loan and Morlage Co., Ltd., made a net pront of $550,050.50 during the year just ended, and with the balance brought forward of $92,885, the, total amount for distribution is $648.842.50.

ance.

As a result dividends, in accord-

with

a special resolution will absorb $312,292.41, while staff bonus will amount to $13,000. The transfer of $150,000 to the Equalisation of Dividends Reserve, and of $100,000 to General Reserve is recommended, leaving $71,830.00 to be carried for- ward to the 1930 account.

Entry Forms may be obtained March, 1939, immediately follow-nt the Education Office, New Fire ing the Ordinary Yearly Meeting Station Building, or at the Trade of the Company for the purpose of School, Wantsai. considering and if thought it passing as an Ordinary Resula tion the following resolution.

That the Company's Board of THE Directors be at liberty to offer te the persons appearing as shareholderá on the 22nd day off March, 1939, in the Company's register of shareholders 41,905) shares of the nominal value of

J. HALSTON,

Director.

HONGKONG & KOWLOON

March, 1939.

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Publie Aue lon to be held on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1939, at 3'p.m., al the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Ordof of in Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok Tau, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal át a Crown Rent to be fixed by tho Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years,

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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS

of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1939, nt 3 pim., at the Offers of the Puble Works Hepartment, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Landit Po Shan Rond, in the Colony of Hong Konk, for a torm of 75 yearą, with the option of renewal at a Crown Runt to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 76 years:

Intending bidders are advised

Intending, bidders are advised that Immediately after the dispos that immediately after the dispa- sal of the lot the Purchaser (and of the "of the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised

to deposit with an authorised oleer who will be present at the officer who will be present at the. salo, the sum of two hundred sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum, dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of

will be refonded on payment of

the Purchase price.

the Purchase price.

WHARF & GODOWN CO., LTD.

Notice to Shareholders THE FIFTY-SECOND ORDIN $7.50 each being part of the ARY ANNUAL MEETING OF unissued capital of the Company SHAREHOLDERS will be held at PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. PARTICULARS OF THE "LOT. in the proportion of one new the Office of Messrs. Jardine, share for each six shares held Matheson & Co., Ltd. on THURS. hy auch persons at par and on DAY. 23rd MARCH, 1939, at the footing that on the accept-NOON, for the purpose of receiv- ance of such offer $5.00 shail being the Report of the Directors paid up in respect of each auch and the Statement of Accounts share not later than the 31st day for the year ended 31st December, of May, 1939 and that thereafter the Company in general meeting

1938.

The Transfer Books

of the

C. M. MANNERS, Secretary and Manager. Hongkong, 4th March, 1939.

shall call up the balance of $2.50 | Company will be CLOSED from per share and at the same time MONDAY, the 13th March, 1939, declare a special capital bonus to THURSDAY, the 23rd March, out of the undivided profits 1939, both days inclusive. standing to the credit of the

By Order of the Board of Company's reserve fund and Directors, apply such bovus in payment of the said call. And that such shares shall rank for now dividend as from the 1st day of July, 1939, And that any shares so offered and not accepted shall be disposed of by the Company's Board of Directors as they in their absolute discretion shall think it and that the Board shall make such provisions as they think expedient for the cage of fractions.

By Order of the Board

G. MILNE,

Secretary.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

&

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.

Notice to Shareholders

The Seventieth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the under- signed on Friday, the 24th March, 1939, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a state- ment of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1938.

The Share Register and Trans- fer Books will bo closed from the 10th to the 24th March, 1939, both! days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD, General Managers, The Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1939.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN The Annual Meeting, which will be held on March 25, will be follow-that the Fiftieth Ordinary. Annual' ed by an. Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be Meeting to adopt new Articles of held at the offices of the Company, Association.

Exchange Building, Dea Vouux Central, Victorin, Hong Rond Kong, on Thursday, the 9th day of March, 1999, at Noon for the par- pose of receiving a Statement of“ Accounts and the Report of the THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC Directors for the year ended 31st December, 1938.

No Tennis Balls In Japan

Tokyo, Mar. 3. The seven hundred tennis clubs in Japan have been compelled to

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THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the

CO., LTD.

A

of Row on Inland

owinou Jalatid

Lot No. 4120.

Lot No. 3617. Boundary.

Street, Mong Kok Tui

No. of Sale.

Registry N

G.

Boundery. Menaurement

N. 16.

EIW.

furters fenteet

no per salo

plan..

Inland Lot

No. 5487.

Po Shan Road.

Contents-in

1q. feet

Annual**

Rental

|| Upset Prica

No. of Sale

Registry No

Locality

About

15,300

$240

R.

$45,500

PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS,

P

Boundary

(Mossyrements

N.A.B. W.;

As per sala

plan.

À bouz

9,000

ĮSLUUY

Brutal

Opaet Price

9911

R.

$4,500

of the Sale by Public Auction PARTICULARS '& CONDITIONS to be held on Monday, the 6th of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1939, at 3 p.m., at

day of March, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works

the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His

Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one

Excellency the Governar of one Lot of Crown Land at Shok Shan, in the Colony of Hong Lot of Crown Land at Ma Tau Kok, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years,

Kong, for a term of 75-years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be-fixed by the with the option of renewal at a Surveyor of 1lis Majesty the Crown Rent to he fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years.

KING, for une further term of 75 years.

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intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- wal of the lot the Purchaser if not the applicant) will be required an authorised to deposit with officer who will be present at the sale; the sum of two hundred -dollars ($200)-in-cash. This sum. will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

Notice is hereby given that the PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

curtail their tournament programme to a minimum for the coming season owing to the Government restriction Company will be CLOSED from Fiftieth Ordinary Yearly Meeting on the consumption of rubber for SATURDAY, the 25th FEB- will be held at the Company's

The Japanese Ministry of Welfare RUARY, 1939, to THURSDAY, the Offices, P.

sporting goods.

& 0. Building, on

- announces that only 778 dozen hard 9th MARCII, 1939, both days Thursday, 9th March, 1939, at 11

rubber balls wil be available this inclusive.

year for the whole Empire, due to the necessity of conserving rubber

as for us possible while hostilities are gring on In China.Reuter,

British Ship In Distress

The

British

Dairen, March 1. freighter Zamalek,

1,500 tons, chartered by Japanese

steamship company, ran aground off

Port Arthur at the southern tip of

a.m. for the purpose of present-

By Order of the Board of ing the Report of the Directors Directors.

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together with a

of Statement

T. C. T. BECK. Accounts to 31st December, 1938 Secretary, and electing Directors and Audi-

Hongkong, 8th February, 1930, tors.

Coal Shortage In Japan

Tokyo, Mar. 3. There was serious shortage of coal

the Kwangtung Leused Territory and charcoal in Tokyo towords the

in a dense fog at 3.50 a.m: on Friday, end of February, when the weather while

raw and chilly. Coal-dealers declared they had absolutely no

to Wakamat from Chinwungtan was

Kyushu.

S.O.S. messages, a available supplies for house-holders,

The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from 25th February to 9th March, 1939, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

of

By Order of the Board Directors,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON &

CO., LTD., Agents.

Picking up Japanese steamer, which sailed even at prices three times.higher than Hongkong, 16th February, 1939. nearby rushed to the seene and those ruling two seasons ago. rescued the crew of 32 from the

Various reasons were given for the

Zamalek. Although springing a bad shortage, one being that bad snow- teak, the ship was believed to be in storms in Northern Japan had held no imminent danger of sinking-up supplies coming from the Hokkal- do mines and another, and a wilder version, that the Japanese Naval

commandeored authoriiles had

Domei,

Jews Leave For Secret Home

alli

conl supplies owing to the critical position of Japan's relations with the Soviet Union, due to the refusal of

"Offer Gold" Movement Money Pours In

Locality

Kowloon Inland

Yest of Kowloon Inland Lot

Lot No. 4121.

No. 4050, Chi Kiang

Street, Shek Shan

Na. of Bate

Registry No.

Boundary

N. a

R

fars foot trafen

As per sale

plan.

Contents in

1q. feet

bout

Acnusi

Bental

Upset Fries

Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required an authorised to deposit with officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

| No. of Sale

.t

990'1$

018 1

Han River Fighting Continued From Page

street fighting, according to reports from Hunan.

Japanese garrison units stationed along the rallway between Yoyang and Matang, about 0 miles south of Yayang, have been subjected to con- siant attacks by the guerillas-

the latter to sign a new Fisheries To China's Treasury Central News.

Convention,

Rumour-mongers added that the

Chungking, Mar. 3.

Lot No. 4122.

Bitween Kowhon inland

Lota Nos 2149 & 20

Pak Tai St., Mā Tau Kok

Registry No.:

Locality

paulul

Big

Boundary Measurements

X. 4. E.

fret test feet feet

As per salo

plan.

Contents

Bq. feet.

2,730

Annual

*4**H

pss

$2,048

Upel Price!

French Credit To Aid Refugees

Parla nr. 3. The Government has tabled a Bl asking credit amounting to 150,000,- 000 francs to relieve refugees from Spain.

The Government also asks approval of the decrees of February 1 and February 0 for the opening of credits amounting to 31,000,000 francs,

It is estimated that these amounts will cover expenditure up to March 15.

Besides the figures mentioned for 1930, expenditure on retugees in the previous three years totalled 274,000,- BIG SWORDS USED in battle

000 franes-Reuter, Chungking, Mar. 3. The Chinese authorities have GD- swords flashed with terrifying re- cially released an exciting story of sults.

1 single It was stated that not head- Chinese big-swordsmen going into

Japanese emerged from the houses and Arc- The report states that the small | alive.

Danzig. Mor. 3. Five hundred Jewish eniigrants left for a secret destination to-day, Japanese fleet was being concentrated The campaign to offer gold to the in northern waters, prepared for all state, which is at present going on being the first of several balcħes.

They departed in lorries by fami- eventualities.

In Chungking under the auspices of lies early in the morning. Each per- Anyhow, many Tokyo familles had

Llic Movement the New son was allowed to carry only, a ruck- to forego their nightly baths for a

bands day with brass Rack which had previously been while, or take them cold. There was quarters, was brought to a climax to- action against the Japanese invaders.

not even enough The police, allegedly acting on in-heating purposes. formation that currency "smuggling

examined by the Customs.

'correspondent, They were hours. Reuter,

in Japanese were off their necks. All of the patriots were subsequently given rewards by the Government, but the young lad was singled out for a special honour, and he is being retained for the training school for officers-United Press.

coal for house crackers, when the Bankers Guild village of Chiaochuantsun, in, the Among the 38 heroes was a 17 offered 800,000 yuan this afternoon. Hatanghalen district, south-west year-old lad, who fought with great The local charcoal dealers had

In the meantime, the New Life Shanel, was occupied by hundreds of heroism. It was said that he saved had been planned, arrested a num exhausted their supply early in the ber of spectators, including "Reuters" year, and much distress was caused leadquarters auctioned a gold medal Japanese, but a Chinese "Sacrificing his sword until the heads of seven

Dare-To-Die Corps," Hiding when retailers ran out of coal in presented to Generalissimo Chiang

Kal-shek by overseas Chinese neighbouring villages, planned a released after five Tokyo, Yokohama and the neigh-i

students from the South Seas on surprise, attack. Lourhood-Reuter.

which was engraved "Fight to the

with Thirty-clght

armed mcn, Bitter End," and it was bought by hand grenades and big swords, with the same Bankers Guild for unoilier their sharpened blades shining under and 10,000 yuanı.

the starry sky, sallied forth Contributions have been going on reached the occupied village. They here for the past five days. Premier erept 'along until reaching the big II. II. Kung and Mr. Sun Fo have houses, which had been taken over each contributed 10,000 yuan, while as the headquarters of a small Foreign Minister Wang Chung-hul Japanese dotachments:

contributed 5,000 yuan... Into these they tossed their hand grenaden and many of the sleeping invaders were killed in the terrifie blasts, while others rushed for their rifles,

During the ensuing melee, the big

Kuling Blockade Tightened

Wanchlafow, Mar. 4.

The Japanese are reported to have!

tightened their blockade of Kuling.

They have

been

shelling the

Belgian Cabinet Crisis

Brussels, Mar, 3.] The former Foreign Minister, M.] bas famous mountain resort intermit-Eugene Soudan, has relinquished his United Press.

form a new Cabine!, commission tently during the past two days.

Mr. Henry R. Butters has been On Thursday, a Japanese plane and the King thon.commlaloned the reconnoiired over the hill and dis-famous burgomaster, M. Adolphe appointed to be a Cadet Officer, Class

Max, who declined-United Press, 1, as Irdm November 20, 1938, tributed handbitis,--ContralNews.

TELS NEW PRENOW REMEDY. THERAPIONING. THERAPIÓN NⱭ2 THERAPION NË3

No. 7 Tyres Bunkergankos furen bloed

DR. LEOLERO'S MElstor tha Lives

'Gary Cooper and Merle Oberon in a romantlo scene from Samuck Goldwyn's "The Cowboy and the Ludy." now showing at the King's Then- tre. It's a United Artista release.

NATIONAL SERVICE U.S. To Buy

PLAN FOR H.K.

(Continued from Page 1)

anti-gas precautions; Incendiary bombs.

Note: A less full first-ald training can be accepted for part of the staff, which will include some

. non-first-aid personnel (clerks,

strelcher-bearers, etc.):: Service In war.As for first-nid

parties..

784 Planes $500,000,000 Bill Passes House

WASHINGTON, Mar. 3, THE HOUSE OF REPRE- SENTATIVES to-day passed a (IV) AMBULANCE DRIVERS.

Eligible Women motor drivers Bill, which will be forwarded

(and some men),

to the Senate, appropriating Purpose. Two would, br needed on $500,000,000 for the War cach ambulance used for collect Department, including funds to purchase 784 aeroplanes as part of President Roosevelt's air force expariston programme.

Ang casualties from the scene of injury: one as driver, the other as aliendant. (It is desirable but not essential, that the atten- dant should be able to drive). Ellalb)e-Fli, men over 25. Öne hundred at present required. Purpose. To act us Are patrols with light appliances to discover and deal with incendiary fires before they have got, hold; to form crews of larger appliances at auxillary fire stations; to re- lleve the regular firemen; and to perform walch room, telephone, messenger, and other duties. i is these last duties which women might perform. Training Handling dee applian- ces, fire drill, incendiary bombs, working in smoke, first ald, brigade organisation, war organi- sation, refresher courses, and when practicable, attendance with the brigade at fres. Service in war-Whole-time or

part-time.

(VI) REPORT CENTRAL STAFFS. Eigible. Men and women, Know-

ledge of English.

Purpose. To man telephones in re- port centres; also to perform other responsible duties in the centres.

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The Bill was passed in almost

time, without record.

single amendment being offered.

The vote was not recorded, but It was practically un- apparently animous,Reuter.

Burma

Riots

Rangoon, Mar. 3. The Hindu-Mosiem riot allution has become less tense, but the death of six persons to-day as a result of injuries, together with injury to 24 others, brought the total casunities since January 27 to 213, including 14- dead-Reuter.

Swiss Journalists Have Reprieve

Berne, Mar. 3. The three Swiss Journalists, who

to were recently requested leave Italy, are now being allowed to stay "for the presen!”.

Training Message work only. Service in War-Part-time,

The Swiss Legation in Rome has been informed of this step by the VID) MESSENGERS.

Eligible.-Men and youths who can | Italian Government.--Reuter.

drive cars, or side motor-cycles | or cycles.

Purpose. To curry

messages by ¦ (VII) CLERKS, STORE-KEEPERS.

Eligible Men and women. Purpose.-Miscellaneous duties. Training-Nil.

motor, os motor-cycle, or pedal cycles, or on foot in the event of telephone breakdown. TrainingMessage work.

Service in war-Part-time.

Service in war--Largely, whole-

time.

Chimneys Swept

WITH PROPER APPLIANCES BY OUR OWN TRAINED STAFF.

PHONE

20269

A Clean Chimney

Means A Bright, Cheerful Fire

C.E. WARREN & CO., LTD.

St. George's Bldg., 1st Flr.

Needed Urgently

MEN'S, WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S

Winter Clothing Hongkong Benevolent Society

31, Ice House Street, MONDAY – THURSDAY.

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10 am to 12 Noon.